DIY Mini Split Install: 3 Regrets After 1 Year of Use
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 Published On Jul 23, 2023

Now that it's been a year since I installed my mini split, here are my three biggest regrets regarding the DIY Mini Split install process as well as an update on how my mini split has performed through the harsh winter and the hot summer. #minisplit #tosot #heatingairconditioning

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