09-07-2016, 02:10 PM
steveroberts wrote:
Thanks, 3d.
There is a room division, but the door to that room is normally open and that is already the most temperate area of the basement.
Is the name-brand premium worth the extra $$?
SR
For me the name brand was worth the premium. It gives me a warm cozy feeling inside knowing that we got the top of the line brand. The name brand high end units have more bells and whistles on the indoor blower units and remotes.
Most installers are competent enough to do the install fine. Electrical line, coolant line, drip line, etc. It's the finishings that you should look into and ask most questions about. In my experience, I've found that minisplits in homes are still kinda new. Companies have much more experience in installing these units in commercial offices and stores. They are not very experienced with home/residential "finishes". Making it look nice and refined and neat and well,, "finished" for a home environment.
Oftentimes the best location for efficiency is not the best location for home aesthetics. The installer prioritizes efficiency. They don't want you calling them back a month from now complaining about it not being cool/warm enough.
If i had to do it all over again, I would've been extremely on top of how it will look in the end. The aesthetics. And watch them like a hawk during the install.