Drilling HOLES Through the WALLS - Indoor Unit Mini Split Install

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[@GreenAcreHomestead]

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[@abcxyz1797]

You two are so wonderful together, God Bless you both, & those sweet feral boys!

[@carolyncarlson3825]

They looks wonderful... And with the new AC you're gonna all sleep like babies.

[@ronmartinmhg2804]

You're like a breath of fresh air. With or without AC.

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Aww, much appreciated!

[@RumMonkeyable]

Bloopers at the end are GREAT! 👍❤️️

[@Chrispy9393]

Honestly mini-splits seem to be the way to go. This is super simple so far. The only scary thing is drilling a hole through your house. That would make me sweat lol

[@lindaheald9629]

Hey you two, I am 83 yr old lady, me and a young friend installed my My Cool, 18,000BTU. I live in a 61 year old 560 sq ft mobile home. You will grow to love that thing on hanging on the wall. They wanted $4000 for a unit and I was running a 12,000 BTU window unit that I could not even hear the TV. I don't know how the multi zone unit works but I am sure just as well. I also talked to Mr Cool several times for help and they were great. I am glad you can turn the temp light off, in the dark of the night it is pretty bright. I did get my unit from Home Depot for $1700. Just cannot beat it, so quiet. Keep up the good work, I am anxious to see you hook up the condensing unit.

[@javahsmith2886]

HGTV has nothing on you guys, real people with real reno ups and downs, the best part is that I have binge-watching on a nice rainy day and there have been no sponsors to make you think, say and do what they want, and I am loving you guys for that, thanks for taken the time out for people like us, who is too scared to do what you guys are doing

[@brenda9140]

I can truly see you two up grading, to a bigger and better property, to make you dreams come true

[@tomhman6441]

We had a 3 blower unit installed last fall. The heat was really good this past winter. The a c works great and is so quiet. No more window units.

[@suesweetpea7]

SAM AND ANGELA, YOU TWO MADE THAT LOOK EASY. I LOVE HOW YOU WORK TOGETHER TO GET THINGS DONE. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT VIDEO. GIVE YOURSELF SOME LEEWAY SAM, I KNOW HOW OCD CAN TAKE OVER, GOD BLESS Y'ALL

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

In hind sight it wasn't that bad really. The minor annoyances with mounting, but overall pretty smooth. :) Thanks!

[@audreywy1743]

ok, the outtakes are seriously the best! lol I'm looking to get one of these for our garage conversion so this series has been very helpful. I hope you're nice n cool now!

[@elainearchibald9020]

As I watch this video, I am having two AC units installed here in my home. The older units are 15 years old and one has been giving us problems with low cool air, we don't want to be left in the heat, just in case the unit fails us! lol A lot of adjusting as one unit was too close to the ceiling and in an awkward place to have it lowered. That of course means cutting into the wall, running the wires, etc. down to the lower level and into the ceiling and outside!! Happy that you both challenge yourselves and get it all done! Awesome work!! TFS :)

[@elainearchibald9020]

@@lifequest7453 I believe in using something as long as possible. Happy to hear that it's still working for you! If you change eventually, this video sure does help! :)

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

Cheers guys! It's great to have ac heating in the home installed by you, quite an accomplishment! It will help so many people, including me in the future!

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

It sure is! :) Thanks!!

[@happyheart2414]

It was absolutely news worthy, and a great teaching moment. Nerves was on end seeing you both drilling holes in the new walls. Sam when you told Angela to put her thoughts back in her mind I seen a cartoon of the words rolling back in to her head and you with thought bubbles lol . I just love the channel so much it makes my day.

[@Zombie-adventures]

Amazing! You guys can do anything!

[@maryhay8079]

I love watching y'all !!until next time!

[@notcharles]

Push the wall thimble trough the wall, go outside, mark the thimble where it needs to be cut/trimmed flush with the exterior wall. Remove the thimble, cut it at the mark, replace it, install the exterior cap/trim piece sealing the trim piece in place.

[@judymoore6982]

You to give me such pleasure when I watch your videos. You’re so supportive of each other and so sweet. I’m sure it’s like real life good days and bad days, but what you share with us is very inspiring. And your boys are so darn adorable!!

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

You are so kind and thank you for the comment! :) We do have good and bad days, but will never be a "drama" channel. We will always show the best of each other and try to be an encouraging, uplifting channel. :)

[@jamesharless5357]

Another great video guys! Love the bloopers!!! 👍🏻

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Glad you like them!

[@billvojtech5686]

I'm about to install a mini split. I don't see, from the template, how if I screw into a stud with one mounting screw I'll also be able to hit another stud on the other end of the bracket. Also, the building has board and batten siding and I'd like the line set to come out centered between two battens. But, I had an idea: If there's no stud where you want to put a mounting screw, cut out a section of drywall behind the wall unit, install blocking horizontally between two studs, replace the drywall and tape and mud the seam. It will be behind the unit, so no need to be super neat, or repaint the wall patch, as long as it's flat. The other option would be to not care about the line set coming out through a batten. If you have extra batten material, build up around the hose thimble so it sits on a flat surface. I would have liked to see how you finished the outside of the wall penetration.

[@michaelhodge237]

👍 teamwork couple, you guys remind us of "us". Great compliment to each other !!! See ya !!!!

[@lornadottin2651]

The two of you work so well together

[@suzi1980]

Any time I make a new hole in the wall it's stressful! Having help with cords is a great help! Help help. I'm loving Angela's collection of tie dye tank tops in this series.

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Aww thanks! I get them from Walmart. Tie dye is fun. :)

[@jackiegardner7483]

Love the air conditioners they look really neat good job👍🙋‍♀️🌻🙏

[@brockwagner939]

When I have to hole saw through a wall, I drill a 1/4" pilot hole through first, with a long installer bit. Then hole saw from the inside, then go outside and use the pilot hole to guide the hole saw. That way your holes line up perfectly, first time every time. 👍

[@FowlerFamilyFarm]

Great video, y’all are funny together.

[@darnellbriggs6428]

They look wonderful you guy are great learning a lot about doing projects my self thank you for your videos

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Our pleasure!

[@flixpods]

Very nicely explained

[@gloriacastaneda938]

I loved how great they look. You guys made it so simple to install. Can't wait to see the final outcome. 🤗

[@angelacross2216]

I usually don’t like bloopers footage but you guys had me laughing out loud. Thank you.

[@rhondamarley4642]

Awesome job yall!!!

[@djterry1218]

Are you two always so pleasant with each other? You’re a perfect couple. 👍🏼

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Honestly, we'd say at least 90% of the time, yes. We're each other's best friend and encourager.

[@northstarprepsteader]

So glad you have the splits! On the unbalanced walls/units, you could put something else to the side so it doesn’t seem so off (shelf, window treatment, picture, etc.).

[@ZiggyTheHamster]

So I've been watching a few of these videos to try to brainstorm how I'm going to run the lines and stuff (almost nothing is ideal, sadly). A few things I've learned that I should share with y'all: - the tape is not supposed to be adhesive; it's insulating tape for when the lines leak some condensate that makes it through the foam - you don't want it to leak in the wall. So you have to tape where the wrap starts and ends to keep it in place. - before you click down the unit, you can adjust it slightly left and right to align it - the smaller air handlers have a bit more adjustment available - you should pack the inside and outside of the tube with caulk/foam/the nasty squishy oily stuff that I forget the name of so that bugs don't have a route inside - you didn't do this but lots of folks do - don't put the communication wire in the wrap with the 3 hoses

[@beverleyweatherall9573]

You guys are so good together. 🇨🇦 🥰

[@Clothis64]

Chiffonnade is a french word : Vegetable leaves (sorrel, lettuce, spinach, chard) rolled on themselves and cut into thin strips. By extension, sliced food served in chunks: A chiffonnade of ham. In your case, lemon chiffonnade 😁

[@patjohns1179]

and your whole point is what.

[@anneparisi1828]

I enjoy you guys !!! Nice job 👍

[@briardan9226]

I want a mini split system. I never thought about it not being able to be centered. That would drive me crazy! LOL, I'd wind up taking out the wall and moving studs. It ain't fun being me sometimes :).

[@rase575]

Thank you

[@beckypage6041]

You two are fun. Have a happy safe 4th of July.

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Thanks guys! Good work as usual.

[@reginagarner671]

You both are great teachers i love watching you.

[@CantankerousDave]

Drilling a hole through the side of your house is more than a little nerve racking.

[@fredness5300]

Great work!

[@coffeefortwosolly]

You made that look sooo easy! 🤗❤️🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧💕jane

[@haydenuk02]

Brilliant work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

[@hnhardin1217]

There's no heat producers in the living room....Other than us! Hahaha🤣🤣🤣

[@kelleygiambro7542]

I’m really liking these mini splits. I’m just waiting to see how much money you save, that is going to be the deciding factor for my husband and I, I think, about this type of heating/cooling. We have also stopped using the furnace in our double wide--way too expensive.

[@tommiejones1072]

I am so glad they did this, I like you am waiting to see how it works.

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

We're tracking our energy usage as best we can and will do a video on it along with our "review" of sorts after having it for a bit. :)

[@kelleygiambro7542]

@@GreenAcreHomestead kinda what I was thinking was coming. Can’t wait to see, especially the heating part of the system.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Looks great! Very proud for your family!

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Thanks for sharing the install of the mini splits, I'm looking forward to seeing the next video! Loving the outtakes and bloopers as always LOL ! 😊👍💕💕💕

[@crinkle2649]

You made it look fairly easy.

[@dscvrclout]

just tapped in to your video and I want to say great audio. Great diy

[@shirleyschaeffer1769]

Help is so helpful, haha love watching you guys.

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Thanks for watching!

[@Hollybank5]

Awesome 😎. Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉🍾!!! For a cooool summer !! I’m SO happy for you ❤️😘❤️

[@9559pritchard]

Ahhh cool air!!

[@aliceparker5216]

Doing a good 👍job love how you 2 work together

[@maryofventura4767]

Angela, that color looks beautiful on you!

[@jgivens1227]

The coolers look awesome. I have one in my living room, love it.

[@TheBeaver50]

Thank you ! We’re getting ready to put one in our home and this gives me an idea of what I’m looking at

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Awesome, good luck!

[@karencary3312]

You will really appreciate coooooool air. Teamwork!!!! Love you!!!!

[@charlotteforrester3118]

The mini splits may be more efficient since there are multiple zones. I really like them!❤️❤️❤️

[@turbowarp]

I love my Mr. Cool mini split... Had it 3 years now. Heated the house in negative temps. One thing they don't tell you is crud (mold?) will build up on blower fins. You'll have to disassemble the inside unit to remove the blower fins to hose them down

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Sam is hilarious 🤣 and also a great DIY , You and Angela are a great team! 😊👍💕💕💕

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hi Sam & Angela,I am so happy you will have some COOL/COLD air.I have a central unit & living in Texas the bills are huge each month!Thank you for showing an alternative! Have a nice safe 4 th of July! 👏👍

[@almachapman5409]

Bringing back memories of my Dad drilling or nailing something in our 63 mobile home.

[@margenek]

My dad was the duct tape King….

[@judyrosey]

To heck with the dyi....I am just here to see the outtakes! I love you guys so much! ❤

[@ronvan1362]

loved your video. anxious to watch you hook them up outside. have a great day and happy 4th.

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Thanks! You too!

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

They are a decent looking unit. Good team work!

[@CapnBrindolyn]

I'm new to your channel(s) & am quite enjoying you both. Love your sense of humor & your fearlessness on tackling home renovation & improvement projects. Greatly looking forward to seeing the final results.

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊 We're the type that like to have fun, regardless of what we're doing. Thanks for following along!

[@aa69687]

Pretty good 👍

[@amma3536]

It is what it is. LOL! Missed seeing the boys.

[@larrystone5749]

Good video enjoyed it thx for sharing and the info Be safe God Bless

[@wordvendor1]

That is amazing and that green room looks great!! 💚

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Thank you!! 😊

[@JabrilaO]

So happy y’all did this video. I just ordered mine for my double wide!! This is a realistic video!! Thank you much love from Washington DC 😘

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Awesome, congrats!!! We wanted to give a "real" video on the install, too. So many seemed to be once-and-done single videos that didn't seem to cover all the bits as well as we'd like as we were learning about installing them. :)

[@kimcampbell7444]

Looks great,thinking about one for our home!

[@sandraanddelgray3180]

They look great, and you guys can get cool now.

[@virginialewis9854]

Looks great!

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Thanks!!

[@karenwallace326]

Excellent

[@crinkle2649]

Your outtakes are hilarious 😄

[@joellenbroetzmann9053]

We had to mount a large tv mounting bracket off center over our new condo fireplace to get it to support a big tv well. Drove my accountant husband batty!

[@kathybuchanan9470]

I just love y'all. 💘

[@carolannbolinger3795]

Nice job

[@Starrmiller]

Well Done guys!! It lQQks great! Even in the boys room the white mini split? makes the green color wall really stand out. LQQks uniform to me! LQQks like a professional did it!

[@jeanettedegarmo9722]

Good job

[@maryderks8749]

Cool! Literally and figuratively! 🤔😂. Great job you guys!

[@BurntWings]

Yeah my favorite KZbin's so excited this is a long one woohoo also thanks for letting us tag along

[@donnahubler1079]

P.s. I LOVE your cat painting with the sunflowers! Great taste!!!

[@philiphoverman8458]

Excellent video with a realistic explanation of installing the mini split! Your interaction with each other is very interesting and heart warming! I especially love the clips at the end! Please keep including them. Happy 4th of July!

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

We're so glad to hear these videos are helpful! We're trying to cover everything for anyone who wants to learn or decide if they want to do this too. So many videos we watched were lacking in many questions we had. Thanks and Happy 4th to you, too!

[@stuartbrock7586]

Get a sheet of 3/4" plywood and screw that to the studs and then screw the unit to the plywood.

[@donnahubler1079]

You both are so stinkin’ cute! I’d make my own bracket… and the windows without trim love it! Gives you more wall space! Lol!!

[@doncaranci2547]

Great videos. Be safe. Happy 4th God Bless America

[@glenngray3119]

Did you consider individual units as opposed to a multi zone system? I am involved in something very similar to what you are doing with a 1987 Redman. I chose two 12000 BTU units for this one with the thought that a failure in one would be easier to handle than replacing a multi zone unit. I really appreciate the work you do presenting these videos as they help me a lot.

[@mlm7598]

The cool air will soon get you past the off center predicament! LOL Soon it won't even bother you. It would drive me batty as well but on a hot day NOT SO MUCH. LOL Great video and the mini splits are really getting popular. Hopefully you are chilling and cooling all at the same time now. LOL Best of luck and enjoy the cool! Blessings

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Yeah, we don't mind them now. They've made up for their lopsidedness with benefits. Heheh

[@mlm7598]

@@GreenAcreHomestead LOL Right on! Enjoy, lots of wonderful new improvements for you all. So happy for you!

[@ishmaelwilliams304]

Thanks for the awesome video!! And y’all are a cute couple!!😇😎👍🏾

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

You guys are so CUTE!

[@margenek]

Like everyone here….great video and love those bloopers. ❤️

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

Yay! Thank you!

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

He just had to speak didn't he. 🤣 For the OCD part of you, build a box to hang on the right to balance the unit. Maybe out of acrylic. Else get a pearlized paint so it will match the unit. 👌😉

[@joebiker8466]

Silicone tape is tricky but great stuff.heat res and uv res , if stretched enuff it will adhere to its self.I usedmany rolls for HV splices.I would have centered tha unit by drilling new mounting holes to match tha studstuds.They work great, had one in my shop for years.

[@joebiker8466]

@@lifequest7453 I, like Sam, am bothered by off center mounting but am sure what they could have done to make it more centered because Ive done it. Mines worked Great for many years. Cl;-[p} Happy 4th

[@danielheartsill4269]

That heater you have behind you will put out more heat in ten minutes than central will all day. Those are good heaters and we sold many many of them when I worked at Home Depot. Everyone liked them and with many of them you do not need electricity to run them.

[@GreenAcreHomestead]

We're keeping the propane heater in the home -- great backup for power outages too. :)

[@danielheartsill4269]

@@GreenAcreHomestead A fantastic idea. From time to time we all loose power and it is at the worst time. We were without power for a total of 36 hours and the Dearborn heater saved our bacon. Texas is not on the national power grid and the state power grid had never had anything like the -2 we had. They have learned a lot.