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Originally Posted by frege64
Hi all-
So I moved into my beltline condo a few months ago and having endured one summer there, I know that I need to have my windows shut if I'm ever going to sleep- it's LOUD outside, which comes as a shock since I rented an apartment a mere three blocks west and never had so many issues with loud, incredibly rude people.
I have a portable AC unit that I'll be selling- it works fine but I can't use it in my bedroom because of the type of (non-replaceable) window in that room. A window unit isn't allowed, so my only option is a mini-split. There are some technical matters that have to satisfy the rules per the condo board but they don't look insurmountable and there is at least one more apartment in my building that has a similar unit to what I'm considering.
I need it installed next April- I'll be gone the entire month, so this isn't urgent, but I'd like to have something lined up.
I appreciate any recommendations regarding the unit itself (it only has to be powerful enough to cool a 14'x14' room) and especially a reliable installer.
Thanks!
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I think it's not a bad idea to just start emailing HVAC companies to ask whether they do it and to provide a quote. Chestermere Plumbing and Heating is one that pops up frequently in these forums.
The only other place that looks easy enough to acquire the mini split and request an installer for Calgary that I had previously noticed was Home Depot. Prices for the base units seemed reasonable enough, but I had no clue how Home Depot contracts out if you request them to help you install.
I personally didn't install a mini-split though. After my research, I concluded central AC on one floor made sense for my situation.
For loudness, maybe replacement curtains? Some curtains are pretty good at soaking up noise.