Went with Starmex @GC
Thanks to this thread! This was really helpful now I want to pay it forward.
These 2 links helped me decide:
NEA
link where you will see the ticks, efficiency and BTU/Kwh output
Starmex Catalogue
Our old Samsung 3 sys was busted due to a power trip a few days ago and had to be replaced. We used it for 3 years, the old house owners said they used it for 2 years, Twin City who services our AC units says the model can be as old as 13 years.
It has been difficult to sleep for a couple of nights now especially when you have 2 kids at home who are used to AC. Without AC, wifey was also hesitant to do the ahem as we both feel so sweaty and sticky
So buying a new AC is a must! After a few "lonely" nights through this thread and with Google's help I pulled the trigger on the following:
MITSUBISHI SYS 4 - INVERTER
MXY4G28VA~3XMSXYFJ10VE~1XMSXYFJ24VE
$4639 (retail) / $4230 (after CNY promo)
Piping upgrade - $240
New bracket - $150
+4 years warranty - $499
Total damage was $5119 - paid at 36 months 0% installment @GC
The house is more than 20 years old and condensation was evident on the old AC units so I decided to change the piping. If adding a bigger living room unit, you will anyhow also need to upgrade the piping as we cannot use the smaller pipes of the existing AC.
GC does not trust a bracket that was not installed by them so I was asked to change.
I went for the extended warranty as I will have peace of mind for the next 5 years for only $14 a month.
Compressor is small as we seldom turn on all units at the same time.
Salesman says the rooms may not be cool enough if we use all at the same time.
Upgraded my house to sys 4 from sys 3
wifey will now be more than happy.
I am also looking forward to the energy savings this 5 ticks unit will give me. Was wondering why our power bill cannot go below the neighbors average and I believe this is the answer.
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