# Looking to install a mini-split heat pump (A/C). Advice?

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Tags:** tools-electric-diy\
**Created:** [September 20, 2022, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-to-install-a-mini-split-heat-pump-a-c-advice/971919 "2022-09-20T14:39:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![Joeu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/joeu/32/2911_2.png) [@Joeu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joeu)\
**Post date:** [September 20, 2022, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-to-install-a-mini-split-heat-pump-a-c-advice/971919/2 "2022-09-20T14:56:19Z")

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We also had this thread back in June:

> [@Are heat pumps the best choice for heating/cooling a home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-heat-pumps-the-best-choice-for-heating-cooling-a-home/966586):
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> A recent thread here was talking about how a power plant works and [heat pumps were mentioned](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-a-power-plant-work-question-is-related-to-electric-vehicles/966439/93). I have seen a few videos recently touting the advantages of a heat pump to heat/cool your home (see some below). But, while I trust the video producers of the videos below I am dubious. How is this only now a thing? The mechanics of it seem like something we have known a long time. It seems like there has to be a catch to it. Otherwise, everyone would do it. So, why isn’t everyone doing it? […](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73qzU8vOc4U)

I posted my experience there (and got some good advice). Happy to answer any other questions.

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