QUOTE(bpay14 @ Oct 1 2021, 05:34 PM)
Hi guys, I'd like to seek or some advise / opinion / experienced from here if any -- regarding multi-split AC.
to make it short, I would like to exchange my current x3 unit of rooms AC (of coz after deep assessment about my requirements) given by developer to multi-split unit, because 1 of the compressor is located in yard, and I'm gonna seal my yard with sliding windows, will be indoor most of the time.
So after I replace, there will be only 1 compressor for rooms sitting in my balcony (another 1 for living room, untouched)...
put aside about the cost needed, I've been engaging with a few AC guy/contractor, to ask for quotation about my plan for the replacement.
But almost all their respond when hearing i wanna use a multi-split AC is like a big NO.....
Among the reasons are...
1) if compressor went down, all rooms no AC
2) if compressor spoilt, hard to find spare part
3) it's very expensive, not worth the cost to replace and exchange.
so I'm wondering is it really that bad for multi-split AC?
this multi-split AC so fragile one meh? so easy to spoilt?
even i went to some AC supplier shop when I'm asking for multi-split AC price, they look at me like alien...
i know it is not so common in Malaysia for this type of AC, but I'm not sure are they really not recommended, or the contractors themselves also not familiar with this and refuse to bring trouble to themselves?
I'm really confused.. :confused:
hope any taiko have some valuable input that can share with me?
1. Is quite real. All eggs in one basket prob.
2. Got money all can find one.
3. Marginally more exp for smaller units but if u have at least 2x 2hp in the multisplit it can be cheaper than individuals.
Typical contractor in MY lazy to read up on how to do. Overseas in SG, AU, and HK multisplit is common item. In SG it seems to be common HDB rule to have only 1 ODU so multisplit (aka System 3/4/5) is the way. It is just a bit more complicated in bussing out the pipes and power only. Not rocket science..if u did LAN cables from a switch to several PCs u get the concept. In MY it is less common because most homes have enough space to stuff 2 to 6 individual ODU easily.
Ur best bet is finding those online seller that sell multisplit and get them to recommend their panel installer.
QUOTE(lyt25_1234 @ Oct 1 2021, 10:02 PM)
I see alot of air cond installers they just install the unit without doing vacuuming.
Will that have issues in the long run?
Vacuum pump not cheap. By right that is the way.
Price RM10 more than other installer, customer straight go to other one.
MY consumer behaviour..lowest bidder that can make it turn on wins. Whether AC lasts or not..to the cut corner installer = NOT my house NOT my problem
This post has been edited by ceo684: Oct 2 2021, 12:05 AM