Heat Wave Relief: Off Grid Air Conditioning with Mr. Cool Mini Split

[@Mntguy-nr9vl]

I don't understand why some people are leaving disparaging remarks about an infomercial or sponsorships. A lot of these companies are smaller than they rely upon channels like this to showcase their products. I would never think that you could run an AC off of solar. It's up to each individual whether they believe the person or not but I wouldn't be subscribed to you if I thought you were liars. I'm also not mad that you got it for free. You have like 50,000 subscribers and that can reach a lot of people people with like-minded interests.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I appreciate that Scott......there is definitely a huge misunderstanding from some folks about the whole YT world. Without these awesome companies sponsoring smaller channels like ours, there wouldn't be a channel, it's simple. Without our subscribers there wouldn't be a channel......most folks understand how it works...but the 2% that don't get it are not something I worry too much about. We appreciate you my friend and thanks for being one of the good ones here. Plus I really had fun with this video and answered a question and problem we have had literally thousands of comments about. Win win

[@johneden7975]

Hey Jay, I’m Jay👋 And my girlfriends name is Jenn:) I’ve been running a very small AC at my cabin in VT in a thru wall application. And really been dreaming about a mini split. Would be so great having heat capabilities too. And my coal stove back up. Thanks for the info and the install footage, very nice.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

@johneden7975 thanks for watching my friend and the support

[@drillsergeant623]

Where’s the infomercial?

[@Murfs_Niche]

I just discovered your channel & totally loved this video for what looks to be a great product. Thanks & blessings upon you & the sweet doggies❣

[@ThisOffGridLife]

It’s so expensive to hire contractors these days, how awesome to be able to diy something like this

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

This is so true.....this was a very doable DIY install for sure. Good point guys. 😁👍

[@barbaraslayden2277]

Everybody needs to stay cool when it's 100 outside. Love from Virginia ♥️

[@connierogers-murray2130]

I am in Las Vegas, Nv. In June it was hitting 100, and this month it has been pretty steady from 112 to 119. Electric bill for a/c will be $500 to $900 this month.

[@garyscott7625]

Mrcool being installed by Mr. and Mrs. Mrcool!!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Ha.....love it

[@mommiedearest5337]

😂

[@JohnTrinkle]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen Did y'all hook solar panels to it?

[@Brokenbones2]

Im not crazy about info commercials, but this was great to learn you can run a unit on solar! Please keep providing honest reviews as summer goes on.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

We try and make the videos relatable and helpful no matter that the topic. We have literally had thousands and thousands of comments asking about AC.....so this will help a lot of people. Thanks for watching BB

[@allen35315]

I usually don’t sit through more than 5 minute videos. This was enjoyable…

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey Allen....I really appreciate that. I work hard and try to make a decent video, so glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes

[@jorgepape11]

Ok guys, I just found you. YT algorithm showed you in my feed. I've seen many videos of off-grid people, but I found that they seem too professional and they seem to cater to their sponsors. Your way of saying things are to my easy to understand, and your honesty shines through. I will believe anything you say over those other "experts" subscribed and looking forward for new videos.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

We appreciate this more than you know......we show it and tell it how it is and glad you enjoyed the video. We love the Mr cool unit and super impressed with it over the last few months using it.

[@davespoemsandsongs9497]

Jay and Jen you did a great job putting the unit in your cabin to keep it warm in the winter time and keep cool in the summertime 😊

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you my friend

[@barbveenstra8625]

A/C at an off grid home...never thought you guys would be so lucky!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Me either.....crazy awesome

[@davidsimon4387]

Don't pay any attention to the have nothing better to do negative comments....❤

[@lorigougeon8873]

What a great addition to the cabin. So great that you found a solution to handle our crazy Michigan weather! 😂 Love this for you both! ❤

[@chriscassels8325]

Awesome job. Mr. Cool will get my business.

[@SarahStuff-p5u]

Really appreciate Jen and yourself doing these videos Jay. I built a semi portable solar system with the idea of moving to upper Michigan in about 8yrs, I can fold it up and load it in about half hr with my wife's help. Would really appreciate if after a winter you doing another update on how this mini split is working out for you. My wife and myself are Subscribed and really enjoying you guys can do spirit.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Really appreciate you're comment and support my friend. We wish you the best and we will always keep you guys updated on how things are working out

[@johnchristopher20]

It takes a few minutes to get heat going; AC comes on faster. Build a snow shield over the outdoor unit. It doesn’t work with snow blowing into or blocking the unit.

[@pamcatello9136]

This is one of the best videos iv seen thank you😊

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

You are Welcome.....appreciate you watching

[@rickharmon3513]

very well done video, easy to watch

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you Rick

[@davedoesstuff-ye4vn]

Well done guys! Great addition to the cabin!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Dave

[@raoulroberts2024]

For HVAC which usually draws a lot, that unit is reasonable in its power consumption. You both worked well together on that installation. Thank you for the walk-through.👍🏾

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks for watching Raoul, best wishes 😊👍

[@phantp78]

Cool air is definitely helpful for senior citizens. As we get older we need to stay comfortable to the end. Also check on the elderly in high temperature days.

[@chrisgalvin6703]

What an awesome addition to your cabin. It’s going to make your living on the top of the mountain off grid extremely enjoyable. have a blessed summer.🙏

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you Chris

[@eyeonart6865]

I hope she knows how blessed she is to have a hubbie that can build things. Wish I could find one.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I do! (Jen )

[@susiemurphy1476]

Have used mini splits for several years (on grid). Very efficient and economical.

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Glad you can get sponsorship for things that are really expensive.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Melissa....this has been a great experience, both with the unit itself and working with Mr. Cool

[@MelissaMalzahn]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen We have a Mr Cool central air unit here in Arizona. Works great never had a problem it's 4 years old.

[@k4piii]

Mrcool is pretty easy, great heat pump. Best of luck guys

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you 😊

[@brucec2635]

60 pound bags. Need her on the farm. God Bless you. Thanks.

[@ZIL68]

So happy that the Mr. Cool is working for you. Sometimes heating and cooling is NECESSARY! Be safe & peace from your friend in VA!

[@SJC49]

Cool! Nice that it includes tools everyone may not have! Thanks for all the work you do to demonstrate installation, uses, benefits and little extra tips for the products you use. 😍🇨🇦

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

Awesome presentation guys 👍 We will look into the Mrcool unit !!!!! Thanks for sharing this with us 😊❤

[@kristingrounds4163]

Wow that is great!!! That is going to be awesome for the summer for sure for better sleeping!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Oh it is great, I think everyone should have one to be honest

[@RekimNZ]

"You have to press record... yep, it's like the third time" That was a laugh Jen ! (We've all done it !)

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊

[@jaythomas996]

So much fun to just sit back and enjoy another one of your informative videos. Thanks so much!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks for watching!

[@marthaturki4891]

So happy for you guys!👏❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Awe....thanks Martha 😊

[@tonyfrewin4822]

Nice job Jay.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks!

[@juliad1768]

What a great addition to the cabin, glad they sponsored you for this and how wonderful you can remotely turn it on before getting out of bed a bit of luxury for you now , fabulous, enjoy guys xxx

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Loving it. ❤️

[@mrj-charles6383]

I like the family pic above the couch with you fur kid in it. 🥰 I put a Midea U Shaped in my semi off grid home. Going to upgrade to a Mini Split when the budget allows. I am in the Sandhills of NC so do not need heat most of the winter except at night. Trade it is hotter than blazes a good portion of the year. 🤣

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Nice...the option for heat is a serious game changer here. the AC is nice though too. For the 10 hot days we have, lol

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Nice...the option for heat is a serious game changer here. the AC is nice though too. For the 10 hot days we have, lol

[@debbysmith3003]

It's a dogs (pets) life! Your videos are absolutely awesome!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks for the kind words

[@timarvoy]

Hey neighbor, just found out about your videos. We are totally into the solar and off the grid living. Cant wait to see all your videos

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Glad you found us!

[@stevenhawk7751]

Awesome 👍 stay cool my friends

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks buddy

[@tenneyconstruction7323]

Its great that you shared this with your viewers. Also looking forward to seeing you both hit 50K!!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks TC.....I didn't know this was possible....I hope this video helps a lot of people

[@johnkirby6547]

Hi guy's, That's an awesome addition to the cabin and expertly installed by Jay! Thanks Mr 😎

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Woot woot buddy

[@benkanobe7500]

The black sealtape you put on from the ladder where the two copper lines were connected, did that come with the kit? Where do I purchase more if I need it? Thank you. Excellent workman/womanship!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Everything we used was from the kit and included.....I think the black wrap you are referring to is really nice thick tape and not only insulates the connections but also helps with keeping everything solid.....good stuff all around, remind a me of the tape you use around windows and doors.....kind of like butyl tape for campers.

[@k4piii]

Wow the cabin is pretty big and that system is perfect for your needs, keep it up!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you.....I too was pretty impressed with how well the Mr. Cool worked in the cabin. Kept it nice and cool last week when it was 88 outside.....71 in the cabin. Very happy

[@LordgivemetheStrength]

Great Tutorial

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks!

[@alancall5113]

Crazy I can't believe you don't have to pump down the lines??? great video

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Nope....All the lines are pre-charged and the valves you open after install let's everything flow. Pretty cool I thought too.

[@esthermcgough3995]

I think I could do this no problem, what I need to learn is the solar setup. did you have a video for that?

[@miguelsalami]

Pretty K👀L DiY Unit. I was wondering if the outside heat pump would still work ok located under the deck mainly for weather protection and Im thinking going up through the floor of the cabin & mounting the inside unit near the floor may make for an easier install IDK.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I wanted to install it under the deck too.....but for safety and filming this was where it went. I like how ya think tho

[@brendahogue5487]

Love and enjoy watching your videos. May the lord bless and protect you and Jen and working on the homestead

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you so much!

[@billmitchell7731]

Big 👍🏻 I'm so happy for you all. Sleeping at night will be so much better when it's a hot muggy night. Not only will it be cooler but the humidity will be alot lower. I know Michigan can have some muggy weather 😂

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Yes we are very happy!

[@billmitchell7731]

​@@OffgridwithJayandJen👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@yvonnelucas-cessna4458]

Wow, we've heard about Mr. Cool, but never saw it in action. Even there's a lot of setting up to do, in the end it was well worth it. May you get many happy years of using this. So happy for you both! I know it's been a long time coming. Thank you for showing the general instructions. You made the installation look so easy. Your house has really turned into a beautiful home. Cannot wait to see your next videos.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks for watching and the kind words appreciate it!

[@patriciamontague6035]

Glad you know enough to do this,I'm having a company do it will cost me $7500. Hi from Colorado Springs 😀

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I'm sure you will be really happy with the unit after install.....a lot of the labor and costs of having someone else doing it would be running the electrical from your house panel over to the unit itself.

[@dnhman]

Like to see the longer term on power usage

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I will do updates as the summer goes on. But so far the unit seems to draw 500-600 watts for heat and 700-900 for AC....which is great because our solar can produce enough energy to run it throughout the day

[@richardanderson358]

How long will your power units run it?

[@WRHAP]

This is perfect. Thanks so much. Our AC is killing us… over $500 a month in the summer. We looked into splits and were quoted around 9K for two units installed. To be fair, the HVAC person who gave us the quote uses high quality splits that have lLong term warranties and can be repaired. He advised against your brand and those like it because they may not be repairable. But heck, if we were to get three years use out of one and replace it ourselves, and did that every few years, we’d still be way ahead.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Wow....hope you can figure it all out my friend. Thanks for being here. Good luck

[@justiceleague1146]

Great job! I hope it continues to make y’all comfortable throughout the years to come!

[@kickit59]

Jay that was a clean install! Mr Mr. Cool himself couldn't of done it any better!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Woot woot 😊

[@kuehnel16]

Cozy little love shack 💕 😉👍

[@BS.-.-]

I have a offgrid cabin in central NY and was going to buy some type of vented propane heater for secondary heat..there expensive and take up alot of wall space. I may do a heat pump just like this seeing how little the draw. One benefit that you dont talk about is going to be removing humidity.

[@helenovante2005]

I got a mini split from Airspool and it runs off of solar panels. I love it. I live in Arizona where it’s hot.

[@RobinMallary]

Where I live on the Gulf of Mexico 51 degrees is called winter. That's January weather here! We use AC 8-9 months a year.

[@featheredcoyote5477]

Dang, I must've missed how to you did the electrical hookup to your solar?

[@CamelliaThornton]

Very cool....❤❤❤❤

[@larrykingrea2287]

Loved the video

[@btrent9244]

Outstanding video. We’re planning a 480 sq ft off grid cabin and will check out the mini split system. Thank you.

[@Mntguy-nr9vl]

I think it's great one of the reasons I've never considered off-grid is because I am very intolerant to the heat. I had a traumatic brain injury and when I get hot I can have severe migraines and potentially seizures. The climate is getting hotter and hotter and this is a wonderful solution so I thank you for bringing it to everyone's attention regardless of if you paid for it or not.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Scott......running on simple solar power makes a lot of things possible. Not always consistent but possible.

[@LongsQuest]

Well, I knew the minniesplit was going to be added way back when yall did the solar power upgrade. I even asked when it was going to be installed. Think back then yall were thinking something on the line of, yeah right! Be sure to let Russell know how well it is working. And, that he owes you 10.00 dollars 😂. See ya on the next video.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊👍

[@go4lowcost652]

Great job on the installation of this mini split...I believe it will be good to have year-round. Good luck. It can only get better!!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Woot woot

[@KUEHLKUEST]

Thats a nice little unit y'all have there!! Looks like it works great!! J & C

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

It's a game changer

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Great job Jason! Thank you Mr Cool!

[@marshallcole9468]

That is an awesome system and thanks for the knowledge.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

You bet

[@davidsimon4387]

Its Great to see Honest Love given back in return....:) Best DIY Mini Split video install i have witnessed.... I have done a lot of research....:) You are putting in the Effort and are enjoying the Fruits of your Labor....❤ Thanks for another Authentic Video.... Im pretty sure ill be installing the same unit.... God Bless you guys....

[@solaregg507]

Im going to need one myself

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

You won't regret it

[@timgoodin42053]

As always thanks for the video, we enjoy watching! Glad to know this system works so great, I see a lot of positive reviews on Mr. Cool.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Tim for watching......we are super impressed and happy with it too.....I'm glad to share this with everyone

[@timothymitchell4261]

Thanks for your channel. You guys keep everything real, and it is a joy to watch your interactions. You did a great job.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks my friend

[@Sunspot-19]

Nicely done, folks!

[@stevanandrews9210]

I'll be starting to build a log cabin on my property in W. Virginia in the late summer. It may take me a while - a couple of years even - but when it's done I'll be looking to install a unit like this for sure! And great that its DIY! Great video Jay - everything simply and clearly explained and demonstrated. And Jen reading through and calling out the instructions to keep Jay on task and mistake-free. Great teamwork!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

So glad to hear this my friend......this unit has solved a lot of problems for us. No more hot cabin and no more cold mornings for Jen

[@pierrebarton9099]

Hey How Are Yall Doing. Yall Have A Very Nice Cabin. May The Lord Be With Yall Always Gainesville,,Florida

[@ireneromero5326]

I've heard great things about the Mrcool ! Happy you got one ! 😊

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

It is great.....extremely happy with it

[@wayneC7]

Didn’t realized the cover kit was part of the system. Impressive

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Ya it really cleans it up nicely

[@loucinci3922]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks for watching Lou

[@robertlee6781]

This is an option I am considering for redundancy. I have a central HVAC system, but I think the days of being able to depend on one system to perform a task for a house is not as practical as it once was.

[@edithrobertson6066]

Happy for you guys ! 😊❤

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks

[@Zippy1wood.]

Nice install doesn’t that need to have a vacuum put on those lines first I had to do that with a bigger one I just installed glad it works there great woot woot !

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

This unit comes with precharged lines and the heat pump is already vacuum and ready to go.....when you open the valves on the unit it does everything for you....DIY unit

[@Critical-Thinker895]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen But what about the lines themselves? Normally them have to be evacuated too.

[@davidpatrick1813]

Mr. C helps a lot of tubers .. and all the units seem to be really good quality.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

They really do....MR. COOL helping support us and others is awesome....win win. And Now everyone knows how they can have heat and AC in a small cabin

[@Jennaweeks61]

Awesome 😊 new subscriber ❤ thank you for sharing

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Welcome my friend

[@frugalprepper]

I did not know these existed. I may have to buy one for my garage. I love that it heats as well. Right now I use a noisy window unit for AC and a Kerosene Heater.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Highly recommend it........we are seriously in love with it.

[@simsmr691]

Sweet install, love the way the two you work together, like a well oiled machine😀, the pups knew what time it was, it was Mr. Cool 😎😎 time. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us!

[@offgrid12vsolarprepping]

Hats off to you guys, did an excellent job didn’t make it look too hard. Made me want to go out and buy one big thumbs up to ya.👍🏽

[@robertbeaty8744]

A quick observation with your a/c install. Make sure the foam sealant didn’t crush the drain hose. If it did, the drain water will back up into the cabin. I know this from experience. Great show by the way. Keep it up.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks for that, directions say you can pour a little water into the tray in the unit to test the flow.....I'll double check the pipe is still open. 👍

[@airman6822]

I was thinking of the same thing for our place, glad to see your video. I will be curious the long-term effect on your power storage if you think you might need more storage since you will run this unit more as time goes on. BTW, hope the skeeters are not as bad by you as they are here in Northern WI. Brutal is all I can say.

[@michaelmanculich4004]

❤ great job explaining all😊

[@AEMcG-cb5uu]

Thanks for the info my friends, I personally never thought that this technology was even out there; but here we are & this is one of your better videos that gave me answers that I've always wondered about. Thanks I really appreciate the video! Your friend from Southern Indiana

[@elmermason9685]

Nice job guys. Looks like MrCool makes it pretty simple to install. Enjoy the heat and cool temps. Thanks for the video.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks for watching!

[@JohnyMac-tb6ms]

WOW! That is flippen awesome. It looks like MRCOOL thought of everything from a tool kit to finishing touches over piping. Since we run 50 % of our cabin on solar (4.8kWh), I will be interested in the the drain on your system. Cool and heat. In April/Oct we run a propane heater to take the chill off vs. the woodstove. This might be a better option. Thanks for taking this project on. You two rock. 73 & God Bless. JohnyMac

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey buddy.....as you may remember our system is of similar size and we ran the unit for 8 hours straight during the daytime that week when the Temps we in the high 80s. As long as the sunshine was on my panels, it didn't even effect the batteries.....we pull in about 1200-1500 watts all day long with the good sun exposure we have and that tracker following the sun all day. I did not run it once the sun was off the panels because it would obviously draw the batteries down within 6-8 hours with only having 5kwh Here as well

[@JohnyMac-tb6ms]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen Thanks for the follow up. \"/

[@garagejim]

Well Done, We are in No. Arizona, 5600ft, A/C would be a nice add and I came across your installation. Your simple and informative installation was well worth the watch.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Awesome......glad you like it and it was helpful. 😊👍

[@jimdelong949]

I've seen these installed elsewhere Always a success. I'm happy it works for you. Thats so cool 😊

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Glad to hear it, thank you Jim

[@kuehnel16]

Great video. You two work together like a well oiled machine 😊❤

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊 thank you

[@wheredidileavemycell]

My ac unit died last week...i DEEPLY appreciate the depth of info. I have 4 babies under 8 years old (our newest is 7 months old) so i gotta get up to speed...thank to this video i feel good about it!

[@diannabixler7524]

I live in Mn in a mobile home without AC what a great solution! Definitely going to look into it! Thank you for this!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

highly recommend it, best wishes

[@edzanjero353]

Did you install a disconnect box outside?

[@BethS55]

Alright, guys! So exciting!

[@mikecrabb4025]

Thanks