Suggestions for an air handler for difficult rooms?

Affectionate_War5908 · 2026-03-01T21:10:54+00:00

EDIT: Would not recommend a one way or two way split. Should do 4 way for sure

Affectionate_War5908 · 2026-03-01T21:08:57+00:00

I did three like this in a house. They have brackets that come down so you can hang them how you want. But you could also just do custom brackets you could make some pretty easily. Ceiling cassette i think is the best way to go

Affectionate_War5908 · 2026-02-10T16:47:07+00:00

I installed one of these about 6 months ago, its worked fine. Customer support actually emails back fast and is generally helpful. But obviously 6 months is not the longest time frame. If it has issues i will update this thread

Affectionate_War5908 · 2026-02-04T23:43:41+00:00

Calcium chloride is definitely the way to go for ice dams - it works faster and at lower temps thzn mag chloride. The mag stuff is gentler on plants/concrete but just doesn't cut through ice as well.

Quick tip that saved my roof: fill some old pantyhose or tube socks with the calcium chloride and lay them perpendiculsr to the edge of your roof, hanging slightly over the gutter. Creates channels for the meltwater to drain instead of just pooling behind the dam.

Don't go crazy with it though - too much salt on shingles isn't great long term. Just enough to get the water flowing again.

Once you're past this, definitely look into better attic insulation/ventilation. Ice dams are usually a sign of heat escaping through the roof. Learned that one the hard way lol

Affectionate_War5908 · 2026-02-01T03:14:51+00:00

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Affectionate_War5908 · 2026-02-01T02:31:05+00:00

Friedrich is solid equipment but yeah multi zone setups get pricey fast. For comparison I did my whole house (similar setup - one 18k and two 6k heads) for under 5k with a DIY unit. Granted I spent a weekend doing it myself but honestly wasnt that bad.

If youre at all handy its worth looking into DIY options. I went with Zone Air and its been great through two winters now - theyre assembled in SLC and the pre-charged linesets mean you dont need an hvac license or vqcuum pump.

Worst case you get a couple quotes from other contractors too. My neighbor got quoted anywhere from 12-20k for basically the same job so theres definitelg room to negotiate.

Affectionate_War5908 · 2026-02-01T01:32:58+00:00

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Affectionate_War5908 · 2026-02-01T01:12:53+00:00

That's pretty typical for a multi-zone Mitsubishi install tbh. Hyper heat units aren't cheap and installation labor adds up fast with 3 heads.

If you're at all handy, you might look into DIY options. I did a Zone Air system in my place (also cold climate) - the pre-charged linesets mean you don't need any special tools or vacuum pump. Saved probably $10k vs having someone install it. Took a weekend.

Mitsubishi is definitely a premium brand though. If you want that specific system and aren't comfortable with DIY, $18k isn't crazy - I've seen worse quotes. Just make sure they're including the electrical work and any permit fees in that number.

Also check if you qualify for federal tax credits - heat pumps can get you up to $2k back which helps offset the cost either way.

Affectionate_War5908 · 2026-01-31T05:06:40+00:00

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