This is about the best video I've seen on installing the mini split a/c. I did follow the link for the a/c you installed but I found units that are more affordable than Tosot with more BTU.
I am a contractor, and I am ashamed to admit I was instantly skeptical when I started watching this video. But after watching, I am very impressed with your work and your explanation. Well done, hats off to you.
Remember she is an over 30 plus years Professional that is teaching people that they can do many things themselves ... which is wonderful for people like ...ME😳😅 ... But Will Always Still Need People Like...You 😊 P.S. If don't have a channel you should make one and share your expertise 😊 We need ALLLLL the HELP😳We Can GET!😅 Thanks Again.😊
Most folk that doubt what others can and can’t do, (whether due to the sex or age), normally end up feeling ashamed. Meanwhile, it’s obvious that everyone isn’t just sitting through their Life, twiddling their thumbs, while fantasizing about excelling at what they see and hear others doing and saying around them. Some people are actually *actively living, learning and executing things that are a necessity in their Life or in others lives.
Leah, you're also an inspiration to middle aged men who consider themselves fairly handy around the house but sometimes get intimidated by the scope of some projects. Your breaking things down into digestible bits of information and showing how simple and common sense more things are often give me the little nudge I may have needed to try doing something my self rather than paying a pro to do it. Thanks for all you do and enjoy your nice cool ac!
Just keep them on hand and tip well so they pick up the phone at midnight when it all goes right to hell...50 bucks is worth it if they show up on time, let you know what's going on and you can trust them.
As a tip for anybody watching this and as a professional that installs/repairs HVAC equipment, a word of caution. At the 15:00 minute mark, she mentions to remove the refrigerant gauge after letting it sit steady for 5minutes or so, after vacating the lines. And while that's good practice, the better thing to do is to release the "gas and liquid" valves with the allen wrenches WHILE THE GAUGE IS STILL ATTACHED to not counteract the evacuation/vacating the lines.
No it’s not good practice. You literally let air and moisture in because the system is under vacuum. Obviously there’s difference of skill and actual knowledge like that. But hey, everything is so easy right?
@@baracludethat is true. Some micron gauges aren’t rated for positive pressure though. Way was originally said made it sound like they removed the gauge before releasing refer. And I do this literally every single day. I’m a veteran HVAC technician and an electrician.
This lady deserves her own TV program on how to videos not just TH-cam. She is very thorough in explaining things and makes things look manageable for us simple folks.
She has a million + subs, she's got a show here with more viewers than many shows on TV! And it looks like she utilizes every avenue for monetization, she can easily be making $2-3 million a year!
At the very least, you provide us with the information to be able to know what the project entails so that we can tell when a contractor tries to take advantage of all of us chronologically enhanced people.
Same here. 5 years ago, I tried to get an HVAC contractor to replace an old mini split heat pump. The only one who agreed to do it wanted $8000. I bought one online (Dual Zone 18000 BTU with 9000 and 12000 BTU wall-mounted air handlers) for $1500. I bought about 1000 dollars worth of HVAC tools. I had a few minor hiccoughs along the way, but the unit is still running fine. Owning the tools, I continue to save by maintaining it myself.
Me too. Mine was smaller and I spent less on tools. I'm super happy with the way it worked out. HVAC is another one of those scams where the labor just kills you. Some of the smaller mini-splits are made to be installed without highly specialized tools like vacuum pumps.
@@incognitotorpedo42 The prior unit used R11 refrigerant instead of R410a, so I had to buy a flush kit to clean out the old R11. The new unit was pre-charged, but my line set was long enough to require the adding of more refrigerant. So, vacuum pump, nitrogen tanks, HVAC Gauges, refrigerant scale, HVAC Manifold for R410A, connectors/adaptors, etc. Thank God for TH-cam.
I’m 67 and I just installed 3 mini splits on my house and I even cut the line set and flared it so I wouldn’t have any excess left over. I got rid of my central heat and air because the line set was leaking Freon and they wanted around $1800 to fix it. Amazing what you can learn on TH-cam.
I am truly amazed!!! Korte quoted $17,000 to $18,000 to have 4 of these into our small home. I quickly declined. Now I do have a choice to do it myself or just use window air conditioner. Thanks sooo much gurl for having us along to learn! God bless!
If it's a multi-zone system(meaning there's only 1 compressor unit outside) then that's a bargain and you should probably jump on that. No joke. Those are a lot harder to install than you would ever think, especially if you ever need to install one of your indoor units on an interior wall(meaning a wall that if you drilled through it would NOT lead to the outside).
Hello how are you Mrs thats really awesome and the video was great but you didn't do all the steps for the electrical part because I never done something electric except replacing the old outlet but installing a bracket kinda scared me to do this 😅 you are awesome Mrs 👌 👏 👍
My dad paid big $ to hav one installed, the plastic flexes I guess n makes noise-- will iritate when tryn to sleep, unit has mold on it now, aaaaaand even Hvac guys can't figure out remote,throws breaker all the time----- all that for thousands--- no thanks
HVAC contractor wanted $4000 to install a 9k btu in my garage. I bought one off amazon for $468. He called back after I installed it said it will fail on me it was a Junker. I told him I could replace it 8 times before I would break even with his price.
You’re in your 60s?! I followed you 3 years ago now when I needed to frame a wall for a new cabin, by myself. Thank you for this channel, it really does make a difference to see other women getting things done! ❤️
So happy to see you are close to 1 million subscribers! If I could subscribe 30,000 more times, I would! You are so good at teaching in a thorough but non intimidating way.
First of all, you rock! As a woman your age who has already self-contracted the building of one house, and is getting ready to build another one in coming months, I greatly appreciate this video and other similar ones. I wish I'd had you to guide me when I was first learning some of these things! Products are constantly changing and evolving, and I intend to use mini-splits this time around, so this video is especially useful. My mantra has always been "if another average person can install/do that, I probably can, too!" Now, it's if Leah can do it, I can do it! It's amazing how many skills one can acquire by paying attention to how it's done, doing things thoughtfully and carefully, and not being afraid to try new things.
Others here have said it many different ways but I wanted add my 2 cents....it was a pleasure listening to your instructions that were not just clear and organized but thorough and concise. You represent the best of those involved in "teaching" any subject. Keep up the good work!
My 15 yr old daughter is doing welding and apprenticing HVAC installs and repairs. She cuts or extends the lines brazing and reflares the ends and uses Nylog on the flares. Then she vaccums the line sets down and does positive and negitive pressure checks.
yup. generally want to avoid brazing mini splits tho. torquing the flares to the right spec, having a good vacuum below 500 microns, and making sure the minimum and maximum length of the linesets are within the manufactures set point will make the unit last as long as possible. a bad install will mess up the unit forever lol. also throw a surge protector on it, surges in electricity will fry the board.
Leah you are my hero! I just broke up from a relationship, and prior to that I purchased a house built in the 1920’s. So you can imagine the amount of little projects here and there. Watching your video, reminds me that I can do those little projects on my own.
Ah, Leah, you are gold! The way you explain things, taking your time, anyone can learn and understand what you are explaining. You're a gem. I hope your tutorials are forever on TH-cam. We need you.
I love watching your videos even if I'm not doing the same project. Not only do we learn tips like with the hole saw- but quality simple instruction makes us familiar and lessens the fear factor when the big stuff does come up. You're my favorite DIY educator and you've knocked another one out of the park.
I watched about 10 vids before installing my system last night and this morning. Having made a few highly viewed instructional videos myself, Leah here has put out about the most comprehensive & least painful how to/DIY vid on TH-cam. Thanks SeeJaneDrill.
Leah, that has to be by far the best DIY video I have seen. Just wanted to say I appreciate the positive, encouraging way you are with your viewers. Thank you for giving me the confidence to tackle these types of projects around our house.
After watching other videos about installing a mini split I was still baffled.Leah I have to say after watching your video im pretty damn sure I can do this no problem now.Thank you for showing the average person how easy it actually is.
Outstanding job installing your mini split. I also installed my mini split 4 years ago at the age of 61. I also had to by the $12 adaptor for my gages. Temp here was 86 and my mini split kept us nice and cool.
Watching seejanedrill videos reminds me of morning shows. I feel ready to mimic what has been done and have a hankering for a scone and coffee. Love the positive vibes here.
If Leah can do it, so can YOU!! Leah shows us how to get it done! Always with her confident and patient style!! You rock Leah!! Congratulations on making your workshop comfortable and sharing how proudly you did yourself!! Always look forward to your inspirational videos!! Remember folks as Leah has shown, safety first!! Read and follow all instructions first! Plan for the installation include a plan to ask for help along the way and you can do it too!!❤
Even if I don't need something done, I like to watch your videos. I take good notes when I get an estimate for work. Sometimes we can do it ourselves. Two service people gave me quotes of $1,700 and up for a dehumidification system for my basement. The unit would take care of up to 100 gallons per day. He would not touch the existing sump pump. The sump pump person said I would need a marine grade battery that would cost $450-$500 (in addition to the cost of the dehumidification system). At Lowe's I found a 100 gallon/day dehumidifier for $500 and at The Home Depot I found the battery for the sump pump for $130. Done by me and my husband for under $700. Don't worry. The remaining money went towards other repairs. LOL!
I do hvac, I just wanted to say for a non hvac trades person you did things way better the most folks I see put these in, I would classify it under the old school method. the fact you even vacuumed the unit is awesome and will help it last far longer. Are there some more steps and different gauge reading I would of done like micron or cut the line down and re flared. Definitely. I have also done what you have done in a pinch. Solid install and I hope people looking to install DIY find you you took a few extra steps that make a huge difference. On a side note you remind me of my mom she taught me to use tools fix things and never be afraid to just try it and learn from my mistakes. Instead of toy stores we spent our time oogling tools at sears or a garden center. Keep up the awesomeness !!
I love this. 60 years old!! I’m 26 , considering on doing side work installing these for people who don’t want to do it theirselves and I was worried if I couldn’t do it. You changed my mindset
Great job installing the unit! Next time you might want to slowly open the service ports while your gauges are still on after the vacuum. When you get enough pressure in the lines then take off the gauges. That way you will be sure there is no air in the system.
I can do almost anything in my home this video popped up . Usually I skip these videos and go look at something else, I have to say this is the best how to video I ever seen on anything. She is clear straight forward and well spoken.
refrigeration & air conditioning Mechanic here , good on you, but just a handy tip for you all, hang the head first, by mounting the bracket and then cutting your hole and running the lines out , doing the rest outside allows number 1 being able to leak check your connections ( as you tapped them before they were in there final resting spot, this can cause little movements as well you never know how good of a connection you have until you do a standing pressure test of 400-500 lbs, you did a vaccum lock thats not equal to a pressure Lock 500lbs is alot more than negative pressure of that degreedo a pressure test, lock the pressure in and if it drops youve got a leak, then you gotta find it and if it happens to be tapped it will add more work, just a tip the leak test you did in the video you forgot the ones that were tapped and the leak test should again be done before allowing gas in, or youll lose your gas., additionally you want the unit next to the wall and out of the way to restrict how much wind pressure you get on your fan as wind back winds will harm the motor, and you also want you outdoor unit raised at least 3 inchs this helps prevent mice and such from getting in ( ALSO WEAR GLOVES PLEASE ) if not you will get bad burns and blisters from bursts, refrigerant is not a joke be careful everyone.
@@dgiacco im a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic and have been for over 15 plus years, the system doesnt come built, connected and vacuumed, you are incorrect in saying a pressure test isnt needed or not done, Im sorry to tell you this but the regular practice is to do a standing pressure test (400-500psi) with nitrogen on your gauges , if it drops leak check, if not vacuum and your good to go, typically 300-700 microns is a good pull, but I dont get where your saying a pressure and leak test are not done, your definitely mistaken here somewhere.
@@lcomfort8683 would depend. but Id say parallel, about 12 inchs from the wall, would be ideal, mounting on the ground as done in some cases isnt the best, id recommend a stand, as mounting on straight patio blocks allows for more feedback in vibrations, rodents can have easy access and if your weather has snow this is a big no no.
This is like the Mr Rogers version for DIYers. I’ve been watching since my 20s I’m 36, it always felt like an older family member taking the time and patience to show you how to go about getting the job done with a few tricks here and there.
Bravo! Very detailed instructions. I’m mostly a DIYer myself. I’m planning on installing one in the garage and would rather use the money and learn how to do it myself at the same time. I love your enthusiastic can do personality as well. Your methods are easy to follow and you didn’t put unnecessary fluff n music in your video. Your voice is made for instructional videos.Thank you for posting and sharing your talent. God Bless. 😊
Well, I' glad to see that TOSOT was smart enough to grab hold of this video. Leah, this is a FANTASTIC how-to video for this. Step- by -step. Great descriptions of all steps and great camera shots of everything as well. Thanks SO Much!!!
I'm sitting in the shade on a Friday afternoon watching your video learning a ton and enjoying myself🧡 but I have no intention of needing to put in a unit like this! You are such a good teacher to draw me in! Thanks for all you do!
Thank you for sharing. I've been debating whether to tackle this myself or try to find someone else to do it. The trouble with getting someone else is that more often than not they do a subpar job and then I have to fix it myself.
That's always the issue. Which is why I'll be installing one myself in our garage here shortly too. Been watching tons of videos and taking notes to make sure I've got it covered. This video was great.
You are incredible 😍 I'm past 70 🤦 but I still enjoy doing repairs around my house. I need to install a unit like this but thought I would need my son to do it but not now. I can do it myself 😁 thanks for the great directions 😊
Thank you for sharing this! I've been considering a mini split solution for a while but wasn't sure about all of the steps. The details and info you shared really helped clear up the uncertainties I had.
This is what I like about this channel, or more precisely, Jane. She uses normal everyday words and doesn't sound like she's a know it all. She explains it like normal people should talk. Well done lady, well done.
I am so inspired by you; but I would have to be your apprentice w you by my side to get this done. Too many things go "boing' and break on me - every time! Ty for the video -- I have learned a great deal from you and have successfully done a few things. replaced my dead bolt in front door when it just fell right out of the door! may not seem like a lot, but I'm a widow & stood there feeling so helpless w no one to turn to! Replacing it was a major thing to me!😊❤
Leah, I’m 38 and I think I’ve been watching your videos for 6 plus years. I’ve come a long way, I’m going to build my own house one day. You always give great motivation to do a task. You do a great job at explaining, I’m a visual learner. It’s nice to see what you are explaining.
I don’t want this to be taken as a rude or degrading comment but I congratulate you for having the knowledge and being able to do stuff like this at 60yrs old wow. This was a great video. I never expected to turn on TH-cam and see a 60 year old doing this. Keep up the amazing work.
Leah I've seen many brands advertised across the internet and I would weigh heavily into purchasing the brand you chose. Your making my decision much easier. Can I humbly make a suggestion? Could you do a tutorial on the evac and charge process for people that are not familiar? I am a retired HVAC tech and can see where people might get nervous getting it done. I installed " Sanyo splits" in the 90's before they were well known to the public. Homeowner install versions are awesome
You are an excelent teacher! You speak at just the right pace, have good voice inflection (so your listeners don't fall asleep that a monotone lecturer causes), and your demo is really clear. I've wanted to get one of these for upstairs in my house, located in an area that doesn't require air conditioners. There are only a handful of summer days warm enough that cross venting my house doesn't keep it cool enough, especially upstairs. I think a mini split is perfect to install on the second floor for those days, but it's much too expensive an install (professional) to justify for a handful of days. If I can do it myself I think those days of comfort will be worth it. Thanks.
10 yrs ago this was the only AC we had in the Middle East. When I got back to the states and had to have a handicap accessible cottage made for my sister, I immediately thought of a split unit. Hers has run for TEN YEARS! Great investment! I will replace it for her birthday just to get ahead of it in case it does start to deteriorate. You are AWESOME!!!!
My boss at my old company never really trained us to well on mini-splits specifically, or rather didn't know himself the proper methods to install. Not seeing the whole process, I'd guess those flare joints are likely to leak. You need to put Nylog on all sides of both flairs, then THE BIGGEST STEP you tighten by hand to the point needed, then you back off the nut by reversing a quarter or half turn, which allows the sides to kind of re-align. Especially without nylog you can have slight misalignment, but the friction from the tightened surfaces prevents true alignment. There's a couple other critical steps where just because the machine works for a bit doesn't mean the project was done correctly. Many others have likely done successfully this, but I've personally been out to two homeowner installs where the whole system needed to be scrapped within two years. Kind of a tough call, I respect the effort.
Leah! You are simply AWESOME! Your CAN DO Spirit is contagious! I have never been afraid to tackle new things and have paid very few people to do anything that I believed I could do just as well. In fact, I took my mother's broken wedding watch apart at the age of 6! And I would have fixed it too if she had not busted me hiding in the closet and took it from me! The money I saved over the last fifty year allowed me to retire early to tinker to my hearts content COMFORTABLY! BRAVO to YOU!
Wow, that looks easier than I thought, I saw mini air conditioner install on This Old House. But what they did looked complicated. Thank you for showing me " I can do this". By the way I am 70 years old, I founded you on You Tube over a year ago because I wanted to learned how to maintain my house on a budget. I have such confidence now thanks to you. Thank you, thank you so much.
Theirs something so calming about your voice, and the way you teach gives such confidence in knowing that you can do it, thanks for always teaching us.
Wow. It is so impressive to see a woman so knowledgeable and skilled in this type of work. Thank you so much for sharing this. You are truly an inspiration.
I AM SOOOOOO SORRY!! I have just found out I was not subbed, immediately subbed!! I have been watching your videos sporadically, but have ALWAYS found you to be very clear, very simple & very personable. You are an absolutely beautiful excellent mentor to any person interested in learning, HANDS DOWN!!! I just subbed again and wish to tell you, you are loved by myself as if you were family. Thank you for being you. I love you.
Wow 😮😊 your a great teacher. I'm 66 but with a bad back now, but I was taught somethings by both parents but nothing like this. Thank you for great inspiration!
Im from India. Nice to see you installing your own AC and also encouraging many people to do the same. I installed my mini split ac 20 days back. It actually gives me a peace of mind. Usually installation folks arent well trained here or they just dont care. they never handle or install them properly. I have seen many cases where the ac will die within a month or so due to gas leak or electrical malfunction. While we do it ourselves it , we take the utmost care and also we can be sure we have done everything correctly. It took me only 5 hours in total to install my system. Out of which 2.5 hours was for waiting to see if there are any leaks. I didnt have a vacuum machine so i did the simple refrigerant purging method. If you buy the necessary tools like a drill machine , wrenches, screwdrivers,pliers etc with the money you will be spending for installation, you will still save some money and have those tools for your future works.
Having installed two Mr Cool DIY systems, the only critique I can make is to fully insulate the refrigerant lines before using that vinyl wrap. Uninsulated portions of the line will sweat and drip water wherever they are, which could be in your wall.
Leah, you are an inspiration to women! Many years ago (I am 70 now) Lifted the furnace/ac unit and braced it on the rafters to replace the pan that was leaking. ( Also removed the blocks that held it off the pan). Cleaned the unit and flushed the drain lines. Every year the drain pipes get flushed and when the air is on, make sure they are draining the water properly. Thank you for the wonderful tips and lessons. You are the bomb!
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This is about the best video I've seen on installing the mini split a/c.
I did follow the link for the a/c you installed but I found units that are more affordable than Tosot with more BTU.
One important note , mark the position of the hole to be cored in the wall relative to hove it is be hung on the wall mounts.
Thank u bunch!!!
Who has 3-5 k for this? Bought it for 550 usd!!! Crazy greed!
A 60 year old woman has the best, most clearly explained mini split install video on TH-cam.
I love this lady she can teach
Every video she does is just as informative and detail oriented.
Amazing! She needs her own This Old House show!! 😊
I am a contractor, and I am ashamed to admit I was instantly skeptical when I started watching this video. But after watching, I am very impressed with your work and your explanation. Well done, hats off to you.
There are a lot of people without mechanical skills. Hence people that depend on people like you. You do them a great service.
@@StarwaterCWSYes Thank Him Very Much.
Remember she is an over 30 plus years Professional that is teaching people that they can do many things themselves ...
which is wonderful for people like ...ME😳😅 ...
But Will Always Still Need People Like...You 😊
P.S.
If don't have a channel you should make one and share your expertise 😊 We need ALLLLL the HELP😳We Can GET!😅
Thanks Again.😊
Most folk that doubt what others can and can’t do, (whether due to the sex or age), normally end up feeling ashamed. Meanwhile, it’s obvious that everyone isn’t just sitting through their Life, twiddling their thumbs, while fantasizing about excelling at what they see and hear others doing and saying around them. Some people are actually *actively living, learning and executing things that are a necessity in their Life or in others lives.
Leah, you're also an inspiration to middle aged men who consider themselves fairly handy around the house but sometimes get intimidated by the scope of some projects. Your breaking things down into digestible bits of information and showing how simple and common sense more things are often give me the little nudge I may have needed to try doing something my self rather than paying a pro to do it. Thanks for all you do and enjoy your nice cool ac!
She is a great instructor.
Fantastic 😊
Just keep them on hand and tip well so they pick up the phone at midnight when it all goes right to hell...50 bucks is worth it if they show up on time, let you know what's going on and you can trust them.
❤ ditto
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As a tip for anybody watching this and as a professional that installs/repairs HVAC equipment, a word of caution. At the 15:00 minute mark, she mentions to remove the refrigerant gauge after letting it sit steady for 5minutes or so, after vacating the lines. And while that's good practice, the better thing to do is to release the "gas and liquid" valves with the allen wrenches WHILE THE GAUGE IS STILL ATTACHED to not counteract the evacuation/vacating the lines.
No it’s not good practice. You literally let air and moisture in because the system is under vacuum. Obviously there’s difference of skill and actual knowledge like that. But hey, everything is so easy right?
Thank you for adding that important information!:)
@timrob0420 No, the air won't go in if the refrigerant is being released. I just did it with the gauge line attached. It's the proper way.
@@baracludethat is true. Some micron gauges aren’t rated for positive pressure though. Way was originally said made it sound like they removed the gauge before releasing refer. And I do this literally every single day. I’m a veteran HVAC technician and an electrician.
Is the consensus after evac complete to shut the evac valve, keep the gauge attached, then open high and low to lines, then remove the gauge ?
I say it all the time, I wish I had an awesome person in my life like you when I was growing up. This channel should have 20 million subs.
Thank you
I agree she’s amazing
This lady deserves her own TV program on how to videos not just TH-cam. She is very thorough in explaining things and makes things look manageable for us simple folks.
Yes I agree!!!! Very clear and easy to understand instructions 🔨
Agreed 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
The sponsors would make demands and ruin her.
Yea she does
She has a million + subs, she's got a show here with more viewers than many shows on TV! And it looks like she utilizes every avenue for monetization, she can easily be making $2-3 million a year!
You are an inspiration to all of us "chronologically-enhanced" women who still want to save money by doing projects ourselves. Thank you for posting.
Thank you for "chronologically-enhanced!!"
At the very least, you provide us with the information to be able to know what the project entails so that we can tell when a contractor tries to take advantage of all of us chronologically enhanced people.
Ok that’s gonna replace Supra-numerated as my current state.
❤💪🏼👍
You are one baddie! I love your videos
You are especially skilled at your craft but what's even better is your knack for breaking things down. Thank you, Leah.
Same here. 5 years ago, I tried to get an HVAC contractor to replace an old mini split heat pump. The only one who agreed to do it wanted $8000. I bought one online (Dual Zone 18000 BTU with 9000 and 12000 BTU wall-mounted air handlers) for $1500. I bought about 1000 dollars worth of HVAC tools. I had a few minor hiccoughs along the way, but the unit is still running fine. Owning the tools, I continue to save by maintaining it myself.
Nice !!!!
Me too. Mine was smaller and I spent less on tools. I'm super happy with the way it worked out. HVAC is another one of those scams where the labor just kills you. Some of the smaller mini-splits are made to be installed without highly specialized tools like vacuum pumps.
@@incognitotorpedo42 The prior unit used R11 refrigerant instead of R410a, so I had to buy a flush kit to clean out the old R11. The new unit was pre-charged, but my line set was long enough to require the adding of more refrigerant. So, vacuum pump, nitrogen tanks, HVAC Gauges, refrigerant scale, HVAC Manifold for R410A, connectors/adaptors, etc. Thank God for TH-cam.
why do they want you to pay a fortune?!
you pay 150 dollars (3000 zar) to install or deinstall an ac.
In my country, you can pay someone to do that with just only like US$20-40. Just the labor only. I lived in Indonesia
I’m 67 and I just installed 3 mini splits on my house and I even cut the line set and flared it so I wouldn’t have any excess left over. I got rid of my central heat and air because the line set was leaking Freon and they wanted around $1800 to fix it. Amazing what you can learn on TH-cam.
I am truly amazed!!! Korte quoted $17,000 to $18,000 to have 4 of these into our small home. I quickly declined. Now I do have a choice to do it myself or just use window air conditioner. Thanks sooo much gurl for having us along to learn! God bless!
Oh wow!
If it's a multi-zone system(meaning there's only 1 compressor unit outside) then that's a bargain and you should probably jump on that. No joke. Those are a lot harder to install than you would ever think, especially if you ever need to install one of your indoor units on an interior wall(meaning a wall that if you drilled through it would NOT lead to the outside).
@@ehrichweiss ty very much for helping us here. It makes sense. God bless❣️
Hello how are you Mrs thats really awesome and the video was great but you didn't do all the steps for the electrical part because I never done something electric except replacing the old outlet but installing a bracket kinda scared me to do this 😅 you are awesome Mrs 👌 👏 👍
My dad paid big $ to hav one installed, the plastic flexes I guess n makes noise-- will iritate when tryn to sleep, unit has mold on it now, aaaaaand even Hvac guys can't figure out remote,throws breaker all the time----- all that for thousands--- no thanks
HVAC contractor wanted $4000 to install a 9k btu in my garage. I bought one off amazon for $468. He called back after I installed it said it will fail on me it was a Junker. I told him I could replace it 8 times before I would break even with his price.
Have they lost their mind? You can only pay max the value of the object or the tools needed for the instalation. That's a fair price.
I charge $2000 in my area
@@NeverFollowTheCrowdSoooo you're ripping people off as well?
@@PooBrownTHENERD😂😂😂
@@PooBrownTHENERDaverage persons bi weekly salary 😂
You’re in your 60s?!
I followed you 3 years ago now when I needed to frame a wall for a new cabin, by myself. Thank you for this channel, it really does make a difference to see other women getting things done! ❤️
You are so welcome!
It makes me so happy seeing content like this. People just figuring shit out themselves and helping others fill in the gaps. Get it Leah!
So happy to see you are close to 1 million subscribers! If I could subscribe 30,000 more times, I would! You are so good at teaching in a thorough but non intimidating way.
Thank you
First of all, you rock! As a woman your age who has already self-contracted the building of one house, and is getting ready to build another one in coming months, I greatly appreciate this video and other similar ones. I wish I'd had you to guide me when I was first learning some of these things! Products are constantly changing and evolving, and I intend to use mini-splits this time around, so this video is especially useful. My mantra has always been "if another average person can install/do that, I probably can, too!" Now, it's if Leah can do it, I can do it! It's amazing how many skills one can acquire by paying attention to how it's done, doing things thoughtfully and carefully, and not being afraid to try new things.
Leah, you’re an EXCELLENT teacher, def one of the best diy/educational channels on TH-cam. Thanks!
Others here have said it many different ways but I wanted add my 2 cents....it was a pleasure listening to your instructions that were not just clear and organized but thorough and concise. You represent the best of those involved in "teaching" any subject. Keep up the good work!
My 15 yr old daughter is doing welding and apprenticing HVAC installs and repairs. She cuts or extends the lines brazing and reflares the ends and uses Nylog on the flares. Then she vaccums the line sets down and does positive and negitive pressure checks.
Wonderful! Always nice to hear these sort of stories involving young people
It's a good trade to get into..
yup. generally want to avoid brazing mini splits tho. torquing the flares to the right spec, having a good vacuum below 500 microns, and making sure the minimum and maximum length of the linesets are within the manufactures set point will make the unit last as long as possible. a bad install will mess up the unit forever lol. also throw a surge protector on it, surges in electricity will fry the board.
@@danieljacquez2582 braze the extensions of the line sets. Many people turning shipping containers into cool, but secret things.
Leah you are my hero! I just broke up from a relationship, and prior to that I purchased a house built in the 1920’s. So you can imagine the amount of little projects here and there. Watching your video, reminds me that I can do those little projects on my own.
Ah, Leah, you are gold!
The way you explain things, taking your time, anyone can learn and understand what you are explaining.
You're a gem.
I hope your tutorials are forever on TH-cam.
We need you.
I love watching your videos even if I'm not doing the same project. Not only do we learn tips like with the hole saw- but quality simple instruction makes us familiar and lessens the fear factor when the big stuff does come up.
You're my favorite DIY educator and you've knocked another one out of the park.
I appreciate that!
I watched about 10 vids before installing my system last night and this morning. Having made a few highly viewed instructional videos myself, Leah here has put out about the most comprehensive & least painful how to/DIY vid on TH-cam. Thanks SeeJaneDrill.
Leah, that has to be by far the best DIY video I have seen. Just wanted to say I appreciate the positive, encouraging way you are with your viewers. Thank you for giving me the confidence to tackle these types of projects around our house.
Wow, thank you!
@@seejanedrillit’s true! I really enjoy watching your videos!
If I didnt think I could do something like this before, you have inspired me to go for it. Best video I have seen on this!
I love it, “I’m a women in my 60’s, fellas come on!! “
Reasons why I love you tube!
This lady is so legit. Absolutely amazing. Just a genuine sincere human being who loves to help others. Peace and blessing upon you.
After watching other videos about installing a mini split I was still baffled.Leah I have to say after watching your video im pretty damn sure I can do this no problem now.Thank you for showing the average person how easy it actually is.
Outstanding job installing your mini split. I also installed my mini split 4 years ago at the age of 61. I also had to by the $12 adaptor for my gages.
Temp here was 86 and my mini split kept us nice and cool.
Plus it's QUIET. Fans and window units are NOT.
Why do I get so excited when I see a new SeeJaneDrill video?? 👍
Mini splits are the Godsend of the HVAC world. I loved watching Leah work her install magic.
Absolutely perfect video very informative. Does not skip a step but yet doesn’t drag on with useless banter.
Watching seejanedrill videos reminds me of morning shows. I feel ready to mimic what has been done and have a hankering for a scone and coffee. Love the positive vibes here.
If Leah can do it, so can YOU!! Leah shows us how to get it done! Always with her confident and patient style!! You rock Leah!! Congratulations on making your workshop comfortable and sharing how proudly you did yourself!! Always look forward to your inspirational videos!! Remember folks as Leah has shown, safety first!! Read and follow all instructions first! Plan for the installation include a plan to ask for help along the way and you can do it too!!❤
Awesome video keep up the good work. The world needs people like you in it.
Even if I don't need something done, I like to watch your videos. I take good notes when I get an estimate for work. Sometimes we can do it ourselves. Two service people gave me quotes of $1,700 and up for a dehumidification system for my basement. The unit would take care of up to 100 gallons per day. He would not touch the existing sump pump. The sump pump person said I would need a marine grade battery that would cost $450-$500 (in addition to the cost of the dehumidification system). At Lowe's I found a 100 gallon/day dehumidifier for $500 and at The Home Depot I found the battery for the sump pump for $130. Done by me and my husband for under $700. Don't worry. The remaining money went towards other repairs. LOL!
Nice! Way to go!
I do hvac, I just wanted to say for a non hvac trades person you did things way better the most folks I see put these in, I would classify it under the old school method. the fact you even vacuumed the unit is awesome and will help it last far longer. Are there some more steps and different gauge reading I would of done like micron or cut the line down and re flared. Definitely. I have also done what you have done in a pinch. Solid install and I hope people looking to install DIY find you you took a few extra steps that make a huge difference. On a side note you remind me of my mom she taught me to use tools fix things and never be afraid to just try it and learn from my mistakes. Instead of toy stores we spent our time oogling tools at sears or a garden center. Keep up the awesomeness !!
I love this. 60 years old!! I’m 26 , considering on doing side work installing these for people who don’t want to do it theirselves and I was worried if I couldn’t do it. You changed my mindset
What about her beeing 60?
It's all easy until you get an install where the exterior wall is solid concrete, and there's no electrical feed in sight.
Don't do it
been watching this channel for at least 10+ years and it always brings a smile to my face to see her pop up when I search for some diy tutorial
You are such an inspiration to DIY'ers. I had one installed a few months back. Wish I had seen this earlier.
This video was so fantastic and thorough. Thank you for showing us men who weren’t raised by handyman how to get the job done. You’re the goat!!!
I love it! As a woman in my sixties as well I could do everything but the electrical.
You can still save and not do the electrical
Leah I am 61 and just this weekend installed my own mini split! Never done this before and it's working beautifully.
How did you know this is going to be my next project! You made this easier than the instructions! Great video!😊
Glad I could help!
You do such a fantastic job. One of the best instructors on TH-cam.
Great job installing the unit! Next time you might want to slowly open the service ports while your gauges are still on after the vacuum. When you get enough pressure in the lines then take off the gauges. That way you will be sure there is no air in the system.
I can do almost anything in my home this video popped up . Usually I skip these videos and go look at something else, I have to say this is the best how to video I ever seen on anything. She is clear straight forward and well spoken.
refrigeration & air conditioning Mechanic here , good on you, but just a handy tip for you all, hang the head first, by mounting the bracket and then cutting your hole and running the lines out , doing the rest outside allows number 1 being able to leak check your connections ( as you tapped them before they were in there final resting spot, this can cause little movements as well you never know how good of a connection you have until you do a standing pressure test of 400-500 lbs, you did a vaccum lock thats not equal to a pressure Lock 500lbs is alot more than negative pressure of that degreedo a pressure test, lock the pressure in and if it drops youve got a leak, then you gotta find it and if it happens to be tapped it will add more work, just a tip the leak test you did in the video you forgot the ones that were tapped and the leak test should again be done before allowing gas in, or youll lose your gas., additionally you want the unit next to the wall and out of the way to restrict how much wind pressure you get on your fan as wind back winds will harm the motor, and you also want you outdoor unit raised at least 3 inchs this helps prevent mice and such from getting in ( ALSO WEAR GLOVES PLEASE ) if not you will get bad burns and blisters from bursts, refrigerant is not a joke be careful everyone.
Indeed sir
I've been doing HVAC over 30 years good info. For others watching. 410a is higher pressure.
@@dgiacco im a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic and have been for over 15 plus years, the system doesnt come built, connected and vacuumed, you are incorrect in saying a pressure test isnt needed or not done, Im sorry to tell you this but the regular practice is to do a standing pressure test (400-500psi) with nitrogen on your gauges , if it drops leak check, if not vacuum and your good to go, typically 300-700 microns is a good pull, but I dont get where your saying a pressure and leak test are not done, your definitely mistaken here somewhere.
John, should outside unit be parallel, or perpendicular to the building wall? Thanks
@@lcomfort8683 would depend. but Id say parallel, about 12 inchs from the wall, would be ideal, mounting on the ground as done in some cases isnt the best, id recommend a stand, as mounting on straight patio blocks allows for more feedback in vibrations, rodents can have easy access and if your weather has snow this is a big no no.
Thank you. You have the only video that does not have the quick connects I have seen in every other video,, yours is what I have.
You must have saved yourself tens of thousands over the years. I've been inspired and learnt a lot from you.
This is like the Mr Rogers version for DIYers. I’ve been watching since my 20s I’m 36, it always felt like an older family member taking the time and patience to show you how to go about getting the job done with a few tricks here and there.
Thank you for teaching me that I CAN do it!
You can do it!
Jane is an amazing teacher, I’ve been following her channel for years. 👍
Bravo! Very detailed instructions. I’m mostly a DIYer myself. I’m planning on installing one in the garage and would rather use the money and learn how to do it myself at the same time. I love your enthusiastic can do personality as well. Your methods are easy to follow and you didn’t put unnecessary fluff n music in your video. Your voice is made for instructional videos.Thank you for posting and sharing your talent. God Bless. 😊
In Florida you will need a Contractor's License to do this and you will need to pull a permith with the County or the City of residence
Oh my gosh, Leah! I've been on YT for 15 years and your channel just came up on my feed -- BEST DIY EVER. Thank you
Well, I' glad to see that TOSOT was smart enough to grab hold of this video. Leah, this is a FANTASTIC how-to video for this. Step- by -step. Great descriptions of all steps and great camera shots of everything as well. Thanks SO Much!!!
I’ve watched a ton of how to videos and I’ve never seen one with better , more concise, narration!
I'm sitting in the shade on a Friday afternoon watching your video learning a ton and enjoying myself🧡 but I have no intention of needing to put in a unit like this! You are such a good teacher to draw me in! Thanks for all you do!
You have been randomly popping up in suggested videos for what seems like 10+ years and never fail to make me smile. I wish you were my Mimi
Thank you for sharing. I've been debating whether to tackle this myself or try to find someone else to do it. The trouble with getting someone else is that more often than not they do a subpar job and then I have to fix it myself.
That's always the issue. Which is why I'll be installing one myself in our garage here shortly too. Been watching tons of videos and taking notes to make sure I've got it covered. This video was great.
You are incredible 😍 I'm past 70 🤦 but I still enjoy doing repairs around my house. I need to install a unit like this but thought I would need my son to do it but not now. I can do it myself 😁 thanks for the great directions 😊
Thank you for sharing this! I've been considering a mini split solution for a while but wasn't sure about all of the steps. The details and info you shared really helped clear up the uncertainties I had.
This is what I like about this channel, or more precisely, Jane. She uses normal everyday words and doesn't sound like she's a know it all. She explains it like normal people should talk.
Well done lady, well done.
I got quoted $12k for an install. Did it myself with a Mr. Cool unit for under $1500.
I have been enjoying your channel for a few years
your videos are outstanding
you have a genuine passion and talent!
Thank you very much!
Go Leah! You've been such an inspiration to me as I learn to use tools and fix systems, keep the great attitude and content coming, thank you!
Thank you! Will do!
Yes, this is by far the best video on the tube for aid and information on mini split units.
This inspires one to become a specialist installer for just these units. I love it ❤
I fixed my own AC three years ago using youtube. Still working fine. I saved several thousand dollars. I am 72 year old retired widow. DIY rules!
I am so inspired by you; but I would have to be your apprentice w you by my side to get this done. Too many things go "boing' and break on me - every time! Ty for the video -- I have learned a great deal from you and have successfully done a few things. replaced my dead bolt in front door when it just fell right out of the door! may not seem like a lot, but I'm a widow & stood there feeling so helpless w no one to turn to! Replacing it was a major thing to me!😊❤
You did it!
Leah, I’m 38 and I think I’ve been watching your videos for 6 plus years. I’ve come a long way, I’m going to build my own house one day. You always give great motivation to do a task. You do a great job at explaining, I’m a visual learner. It’s nice to see what you are explaining.
You rock! I had one installed at it took all day between 2 guys
Really
I don’t want this to be taken as a rude or degrading comment but I congratulate you for having the knowledge and being able to do stuff like this at 60yrs old wow. This was a great video. I never expected to turn on TH-cam and see a 60 year old doing this. Keep up the amazing work.
Awesome video. I don't even need to install a mini split, but I enjoyed watching. 😄 I love these videos. You're awesome!!
Saw the title. Clicked. Saw the first few seconds. Subscribed.
I always liked this type of AC. Inspirational.
Well, Leah….you’re a professional, for one 😉. Love your videos, thank you for sharing!
Leah I've seen many brands advertised across the internet and I would weigh heavily into purchasing the brand you chose. Your making my decision much easier. Can I humbly make a suggestion? Could you do a tutorial on the evac and charge process for people that are not familiar? I am a retired HVAC tech and can see where people might get nervous getting it done. I installed " Sanyo splits" in the 90's before they were well known to the public. Homeowner install versions are awesome
Thank you for your suggestion
You are an excelent teacher! You speak at just the right pace, have good voice inflection (so your listeners don't fall asleep that a monotone lecturer causes), and your demo is really clear. I've wanted to get one of these for upstairs in my house, located in an area that doesn't require air conditioners. There are only a handful of summer days warm enough that cross venting my house doesn't keep it cool enough, especially upstairs. I think a mini split is perfect to install on the second floor for those days, but it's much too expensive an install (professional) to justify for a handful of days. If I can do it myself I think those days of comfort will be worth it. Thanks.
You are amazing and a huge inspiration! Thank you for yet another awesome instructional.
Of all the people on TH-cam, something about this fantastic human just warms my heart. I love this channel.
You are such an inspiration!
10 yrs ago this was the only AC we had in the Middle East. When I got back to the states and had to have a handicap accessible cottage made for my sister, I immediately thought of a split unit. Hers has run for TEN YEARS! Great investment! I will replace it for her birthday just to get ahead of it in case it does start to deteriorate. You are AWESOME!!!!
My boss at my old company never really trained us to well on mini-splits specifically, or rather didn't know himself the proper methods to install. Not seeing the whole process, I'd guess those flare joints are likely to leak. You need to put Nylog on all sides of both flairs, then THE BIGGEST STEP you tighten by hand to the point needed, then you back off the nut by reversing a quarter or half turn, which allows the sides to kind of re-align. Especially without nylog you can have slight misalignment, but the friction from the tightened surfaces prevents true alignment. There's a couple other critical steps where just because the machine works for a bit doesn't mean the project was done correctly. Many others have likely done successfully this, but I've personally been out to two homeowner installs where the whole system needed to be scrapped within two years. Kind of a tough call, I respect the effort.
Leah! You are simply AWESOME! Your CAN DO Spirit is contagious! I have never been afraid to tackle new things and have paid very few people to do anything that I believed I could do just as well. In fact, I took my mother's broken wedding watch apart at the age of 6! And I would have fixed it too if she had not busted me hiding in the closet and took it from me! The money I saved over the last fifty year allowed me to retire early to tinker to my hearts content COMFORTABLY! BRAVO to YOU!
Good to see you back , hope you are doing ok ? Love and peace to you and yours
Thank you
You presented this DIY in the best possible way. More people should take a look at your presentations and incorporate it into their presentations.
Is there anything this amazing woman can't do?
You're very kind
Wow, that looks easier than I thought, I saw mini air conditioner install on This Old House. But what they did looked complicated. Thank you for showing me " I can do this". By the way I am 70 years old, I founded you on You Tube over a year ago because I wanted to learned how to maintain my house on a budget. I have such confidence now thanks to you. Thank you, thank you so much.
I LOVE YOU! I'm 65; have a cleaning restoration business. I've followed your tips! Thank you! Now this video. Thanks again!
Leah TOSOT should be thanking you immensly for this how to. Thank you for your inspiration!
Theirs something so calming about your voice, and the way you teach gives such confidence in knowing that you can do it, thanks for always teaching us.
Wow. It is so impressive to see a woman so knowledgeable and skilled in this type of work. Thank you so much for sharing this. You are truly an inspiration.
Your voice is like fixit ASMR. Thank you for your logical, uncluttered presentation. I just fixed something in my house that I had been avoiding.
Im an electrician been doing to for 27 years. Hats off salute. Clean work moms!
I AM SOOOOOO SORRY!! I have just found out I was not subbed, immediately subbed!! I have been watching your videos sporadically, but have ALWAYS found you to be very clear, very simple & very personable. You are an absolutely beautiful excellent mentor to any person interested in learning, HANDS DOWN!!! I just subbed again and wish to tell you, you are loved by myself as if you were family. Thank you for being you. I love you.
Wow 😮😊 your a great teacher. I'm 66 but with a bad back now, but I was taught somethings by both parents but nothing like this. Thank you for great inspiration!
Im from India. Nice to see you installing your own AC and also encouraging many people to do the same. I installed my mini split ac 20 days back. It actually gives me a peace of mind. Usually installation folks arent well trained here or they just dont care. they never handle or install them properly. I have seen many cases where the ac will die within a month or so due to gas leak or electrical malfunction.
While we do it ourselves it , we take the utmost care and also we can be sure we have done everything correctly. It took me only 5 hours in total to install my system. Out of which 2.5 hours was for waiting to see if there are any leaks. I didnt have a vacuum machine so i did the simple refrigerant purging method.
If you buy the necessary tools like a drill machine , wrenches, screwdrivers,pliers etc with the money you will be spending for installation, you will still save some money and have those tools for your future works.
Having installed two Mr Cool DIY systems, the only critique I can make is to fully insulate the refrigerant lines before using that vinyl wrap. Uninsulated portions of the line will sweat and drip water wherever they are, which could be in your wall.
Imak not installing a split AC but this is one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen. Incredibly easy to understand and follow
Leah, you are an inspiration to women! Many years ago (I am 70 now) Lifted the furnace/ac unit and braced it on the rafters to replace the pan that was leaking. ( Also removed the blocks that held it off the pan). Cleaned the unit and flushed the drain lines. Every year the drain pipes get flushed and when the air is on, make sure they are draining the water properly. Thank you for the wonderful tips and lessons. You are the bomb!