CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
DIY-ing Our Ductless Heat Pump Install Was Hard, But We Saved $7,000
Key Takeaway
The substantial cost savings achieved through DIY heat pump installation underscore the high labor costs in electrification projects, presenting a challenge for widespread adoption and a potential area for policy intervention or innovative service models.
AI Summary
- •A homeowner successfully DIY-installed a multi-zone ductless heat pump system (5 indoor, 2 outdoor units), saving an estimated $7,000 on installation costs.
- •This personal project highlights the substantial labor costs associated with professional heat pump installations, which can be a significant barrier to electrification for consumers and potentially larger commercial/industrial facilities.
- •The DIY trend, while challenging, demonstrates a consumer-driven effort to overcome high upfront costs for energy-efficient heating and cooling technologies, pointing to a market need for more affordable installation solutions.
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Article Content
Last summer I did something very ambitious. I DIY-installed a ductless heat pump system almost completely solo. And it wasn’t just one simple ductless system, it was five indoor ductless heat pumps (3 of them on a second floor) and two outdoor units. I’d never done anything like it before, ... [continued] The post DIY-ing Our Ductless Heat Pump Install Was Hard, But We Saved $7,000 appeared first on CleanTechnica .