I was really excited when I had my new ductless mini split delivered to my home.
There were quite a few different boxes, but that’s because I had a 5 zoned HVAC system here.
The best part was that it is DIY so there is no need for a professional installation. I basically had the installation video memorized, but I still kept it on my phone as a reference to make sure I didn’t miss any important steps. One step that I already had completed before the new HVAC system arrived was the slab to hold the outdoor condenser unit. I found the perfect spot, dug into the ground a little and poured sand to level the area. Then I set up a wood frame to pour the concrete mixture. I filled it half way and then put in my metal bar supports to keep the concrete slab stable without cracking. Then when that was ready, I poured the remainder of the concrete into the slab and of course made sure everything was leveled off appropriately. Everything was dried and ready to go when my HVAC arrived. Then I got started with hooking up one indoor unit at a time. It honestly took me several days to finish this installation, but it was worth the hard work! I honestly considered calling in an electrician to take care of the electric hookups. Fortunately, I figured out how to install the utility shut off and I installed a small fuse box with a 30 amp fuse to connect to the HVAC. The electric part was not very easy, but now I have an amazing HVAC system in my house with 5 zones!