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biker1 09-05-2019 03:24 PM

Yes, you are correct, you don't need ARC approval for a mini-split (outside condensing unit). Been there, done that ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joeg180 (Post 1678775)
I was told this didn’t require ARC approval. It is an inside unit with a line set to an outside unit.


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vintageogauge 09-05-2019 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 1672797)
Don't even bother with the Free Standing Units that vent out of a window. They are an enormous waste of money and will not help in your situation one bit. There was one that came with my house on the lanai. A total waste.

A Mini Split is probably the only legit shot you have.

I just test fitted a window unit. 10,000 BTU'S. It worked fine but looks like a sore thumb. It's for an emergency strictly.

Just my opinion. Best to do whatever you are going to do with a permit and approval instead of having to fix it when you go to sell. Good Luck.

Your standing unit might have been defective. I have one in our glass enclosed lanai with no sun shades and it keeps it 8 degrees cooler than the outside air and it also dehumidifies so mid-day 80 dry degrees out there is just fine for this time of year, mornings and evenings it keeps it in the low to mid 70's. It has a built in thermostat and when the set temperature is reached it can be put into quiet mode, also has a remote. I had to build an exhaust panel that is portable and fits in a sliding door, total cost for the unit and everything else was around $400 which is a huge savings over a Mini-split and serves our purpose well.


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