Split A/C Unit and installation.

Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 8:47am

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We own a two bed properly in Pinar De Campoverde which has AC units in the living and master bedroom. I’m considering another unit for the rear bedroom and note all the connections appear present inside and out for such a fit.

Whilst I’m more than competent for most DIY tasks this type of project seems to be beyond my still sets having viewed some online content.

Has anyone else carried out such work and what was your experience and if a qualified AC tradesperson was used can I ask the costs and any recommendations.

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Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 9:18am

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Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 9:18am

Hi PC1477,

I got quotes last summer for a new Giatsu unit for a spare bedroom. Like you, we had the piping pre-installed. The quotes for supply and installation then were between €540 and €580. I don't know where you'd stand regarding the guarantee if you did it yourself 🤔

We used Julio Curso, who speaks Spanish and English: (00 34) 655 648 321.

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Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 9:32am

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Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 9:32am

Kimmy11 wrote on Mon Aug 7, 2023 9:18am:
Hi PC1477,
I got quotes last summer for a new Giatsu unit for a spare bedroom. Like you, we had the piping pre-installed. The quotes for supply and installation then were between €540 and €580. I don't know where you'd stand regarding the guarantee if you did it yourself 🤔

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We used Julio Curso, who speaks Spanish and English: (00 34) 655 648 321.
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Kim

Hi Kim. Thanks for the response and recommendation. I was looking at a relatively inexpensive unit in Leroy Merlin for €300 and they quoted €250 to fit.

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Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 12:00pm

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Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 12:00pm

PC1477 wrote on Mon Aug 7, 2023 9:32am:
Hi Kim. Thanks for the response and recommendation. I was looking at a relatively inexpensive unit in Leroy Merlin for €300 and they quoted €250 to fit.

Try Milar electrical stores got a good variety and do not quote high installation costs. I would not bother with a cheap unit. Average costs to get supplied and installed 550 - 580. Would also stay clear of doing installation yourself. No comeback if any goes wrong and have you all tools for such work

Best of luck 👍

Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 12:19pm

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Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 12:19pm

Sligogent wrote on Mon Aug 7, 2023 12:00pm:
Try Milar electrical stores got a good variety and do not quote high installation costs. I would not bother with a cheap unit. Average costs to get supplied and installed&...

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...nbsp; 550 - 580. Would also stay clear of doing installation yourself. No comeback if any goes wrong and have you all tools for such work
Best of luck 👍

Thanks for your contribution. I saw one particular video that made me think this is a job for a specialist. I’m only on a short visit and my first encounter with August temperatures and a fully occupied home, hence the decision to invest in another unit. I’ll most probably pop into Millars on our next visit

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Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 12:23pm

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Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 12:23pm

PC1477 wrote on Mon Aug 7, 2023 8:47am:
We own a two bed properly in Pinar De Campoverde which has AC units in the living and master bedroom. I’m considering another unit for the rear bedroom and note all the connections appear present inside and out for such a fit.
Whilst I’m more than competent for most DIY tasks this type of project seems to be beyond my still sets having viewed some online content....

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Has anyone else carried out such work and what was your experience and if a qualified AC tradesperson was used can I ask the costs and any recommendations.

I would also add would you be capable of lifting a A/C motor on to brackets and if you live in Apartment top floor as these motor are heavy and awkward for 1 person . Plus think of Safety you do not want a back injury as they are not pleasant I am writing from experience

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Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 1:23pm

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Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 1:23pm

Sligogent wrote on Mon Aug 7, 2023 12:23pm:
I would also add would you be capable of lifting a A/C motor on to brackets and if you live in Apartment top floor as these motor are heavy and awkward f...

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...or 1 person . Plus think of Safety you do not want a back injury as they are not pleasant I am writing from experience

I’ve no idea of the units weight but the location for the main unit is on the solarium so in our case 3 flights of stairs from GL.

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Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 1:29pm

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Posted: Mon Aug 7, 2023 1:29pm

PC1477 wrote on Mon Aug 7, 2023 1:23pm:
I’ve no idea of the units weight but the location for the main unit is on the solarium so in our case 3 flights of stairs from GL.

In my case I would get A/C installed. Penny wise Pound foolish I would say to myself