Klimaire 18,000 BTU 19 SEER2 Ductless Mini-Split Inverter Air Conditioner Heat Pump System with All-Inclusive 16′ Installation Kit and Wall Bracket (208-230V)

5 reviews for Klimaire 18,000 BTU 19 SEER2 Ductless Mini-Split Inverter Air Conditioner Heat Pump System with All-Inclusive 16′ Installation Kit and Wall Bracket (208-230V)

1. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   dekalb_fire – July 15, 2024

   Runs great and is quiet. So far have only used for heating and while we have it in the living room of a small house (heating about 550 sq feet) with Kitchen, living room, and dining room; it is heating the upstairs as well so we actually are getting enough heat for a 12,000 sq foot house. Having said that, the temp outside hasn’t gotten much below 32 degrees yet. It is easy to keep the heat over 85 if you want. (We tested it)

   Install was pretty easy if you take your time. We installed it in a 100 year old home to avoid the cost of installing a traditional heat pump and running ducts.

   You’ll need a 2.5″ hole saw for your drill and a stud finder, the rest are basic tools, wrenches and screwdrivers. I took one star off for the instructions which were not very good and kept me guessing or second-guessing. Look at some youtube videos. That helped. If you don’t have a professional do the final part, you will need to either rent or buy a vacuum pump and gauges to evacuate the lines/testing for leaks before letting the Freon (supplied) into the system. I borrowed the vacuum pump from the AutoZone tool loaner program. Actually it was pretty easy if you don’t overthink it. Most folks will want a professional to do the Freon part which only took about 30 minutes (most of that was waiting to ensure no leaks. Using a Professional is probably the smart way to go since if you have a leak and lose the Freon, you’ll be calling them anyway. So.. the insurance is worth a service call for a few minutes of time. I didn’t do that but then again, I’m pretty handy and am more adventurous than most.

   I also did my own electrical work. My son in law is a master electrician and I felt confident that I could use him if I got into trouble. I didn’t (btw make sure you buy/install a outside cutoff switch panel (required by most code). My install time was about 8 hours (because I second guessed myself a lot plus I bought and installed a PVC Decorative Line Cover Kit for $49 which made the whole installation look professional. That part took most of the time. Also, the 100 year old home fought back a bit (plaster and lath walls and irregular placing of studs). A AC professional would probably charge you for 4 hours for two people so you could probably be charged almost as much as the unit itself in installation costs. Plus they’d also want you to have the electrical already done. If you’re handy with tools, the installation wasn’t hard. Again, look at some youtube videos. Either way, it seems like a good unit. I especially like that it is quiet both inside and outside the house. Oh, in case you’re wondering, I did have my electrical work checked out by the son in law anyway. I hope this review helps anyone looking at this product and/or installation.

2. 

   Rated 1 out of 5

   tim – July 28, 2024

   Easy install, the line set is 15′ and the control wire is 10′ so company shipped a replacement wire to complete the install.
   I have installed 3 other split air systems and if you are an experienced tradesman, it is very straightforward. Use lockthread on the copper fittings, vacuum system for 30 minutes, and measure for leak. Then open the valves to release refrigerant and you have heat and cool air.
   System was installed OCtober 15th 2021 in South GA. We had several weeks of hot weather and the AC runs cold and quiet.
   In December, we used the heat for the first time, it is great for a 750 sf ranch home with R40 insulation in attic and a closed system crawl with R19.
   Weather outside was 20 degrees and maintained 78 inside no problem.
   **** February 10, 2022 system is no longer producing heat. P-4 error on inside unit. This is either a bad PCM or Compressor, emailed seller and ticket opened. 5 days later no response.
   DO NOT BUY! I have a 10 year old split air system still running strong and two three year old units problem free, there is no reason a compressor should fail after 4 months.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Greg Marchand – August 25, 2024

   I have nothing but great things to say about this mini-split. I installed it all myself with the exception of getting a professional to shorten the lines and commission the system per the warranty agreement. I did buy an extended warranty, but so far it is running great. It is heating and cooling a space of about 400 square feet (converted insulated garage) into a photo studio. I have included several of my install photos that show it is really not hard at all to install. I had a buddy run the wiring from the garage load center panel to a box just outside the wall. I would recommend this product as it works great even in zero degree temperatures! It is super efficient and quiet as can be, you do not even know it is running. It has a remote that performs many functions. I recommend and would buy again for any home heating and cooling needs. It cools great, real cold if you need it. I was not paid anything for this review and I waited almost a couple of years to write it so I could share my true story.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Heidi Beaudoin – September 12, 2024

   I know have 2 of their unit at my home, one is still working now for 16 years. New one is for sunroom. It is super quiet and ice cold. Have installed others for pool houses, attics etc.
   updates.. unit performs perfectly. wiring is simple, but 1st timers are confused.. whatever color/number inside unit is, use same for outside unit.. this is a top of the line system.

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Greg Marchand – September 27, 2024

   Works good needed to get fuses hope heat works as good as AC