TheHappyNomads
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I'm not sure if this is being posted in the correct forum so if mods need to move it I apologize. I am in process of installing (3) EG4 mini-splits (1 12kBTU and 2 9kBTU) to eventually be run by my PV system. For now, we have no HVAC in our house so this will solve that particular issue. I went with these units for two main reasons: first, the SEER rating is almost 30!; second, they are DIY friendly with pre-charged lines.
I installed the 12kBTU unit and we've run it a few times with success and the cooling is great. However, I feel like they are either not operating at peak efficiency or I just need to learn the lesson that somehow these mini splits cost more to run than a window unit (which I find difficult to believe). Case-in-point we ran it for about 8 hours a couple days this month when the weather was warmest and based on my projected PG&E bill I'm looking at almost 2x the regular bill.
Our home is 100 years old and terribly insulated. Windows are all recent and energy efficient. I know the insulation is an issue to be addressed down the road but I didn't think we'd be looking at doubling our bill over 4-5 days/month use!
Any insights are appreciated!
I installed the 12kBTU unit and we've run it a few times with success and the cooling is great. However, I feel like they are either not operating at peak efficiency or I just need to learn the lesson that somehow these mini splits cost more to run than a window unit (which I find difficult to believe). Case-in-point we ran it for about 8 hours a couple days this month when the weather was warmest and based on my projected PG&E bill I'm looking at almost 2x the regular bill.
Our home is 100 years old and terribly insulated. Windows are all recent and energy efficient. I know the insulation is an issue to be addressed down the road but I didn't think we'd be looking at doubling our bill over 4-5 days/month use!
Any insights are appreciated!