'I say DIY! You just need to realize all the limitations to the job.
Yes, in the long run it MIGHT cost you more, however, the satisfaction
of knowing you did it yourself is awesome.'

ME: Not if you get hurt from mishandling the freon or the electrical.
Plus...do you have a Vaccuum pump for properly dehydrating the system
prior to start up and..do u know how to use it and know how many microns
of vaccuum to pull down too and for how long to hold it there.?? Do u
know how to charge a system properly so you dont cause damage to the
compressor or undercharge the system so you dont cool correctly ? Do u
understand the physics behind the refrigerant cycle for when it isnt
performing correctly because you messed something up ?? Do u know how
to properly solder for strong connections, how to install the cooling
coil so you eliminate bypass air, and do u know all the local codes for
the installation so when y ou go to sell your house...it doesnt get held
up because it wasnt done in accordance to your village regulations ??

Save the 'DIY' approach for changing your oil, replacing a toilet,
painting, and running an additional electrical outlet. You have no idea
what you are getting into by doing a central air system. If youre going
to still attempt doing it y ourself...then at least take a few courses
at a local college at night so you really know what youre doing instead
of winging it. The manufacturer and the seller of the DIY a/c system
isnt going to warranty it if you install it or charge it up incorrectly
and destroy something.


Dave

"Hey....have you hugged your Guage-Manifold today ?!"