Newbie owner of 200-y/o house: Is a DIY heat pump install with hourly pro help a terrible idea?

Hello everyone, I'm a first-time homeowner and an absolute beginner in all things handy (I'm an immigrant, and we just didn't do DIY where I'm from). My house is about 200 years old, and I'm planning to install a hyper-heat mini-split system, likely from Mr. Cool or Senville. To save costs, I'm considering buying the unit myself. However, I'm not confident enough to do the entire installation alone, especially the electrical work. My core question is: Is it realistic to do most of the physical installation myself and then hire a licensed electrician or an HVAC technician by the hour to handle the final connections and ensure everything is safe and correct? Or will most professionals refuse this kind of piecemeal work? I'd appreciate any advice, especially on potential pitfalls I might face with a house this old. Thanks! submitted by /u/xplat-coder [link] [comments]

Jun 6, 2025 - 21:58

Hello everyone,

I'm a first-time homeowner and an absolute beginner in all things handy (I'm an immigrant, and we just didn't do DIY where I'm from). My house is about 200 years old, and I'm planning to install a hyper-heat mini-split system, likely from Mr. Cool or Senville.

To save costs, I'm considering buying the unit myself. However, I'm not confident enough to do the entire installation alone, especially the electrical work.

My core question is: Is it realistic to do most of the physical installation myself and then hire a licensed electrician or an HVAC technician by the hour to handle the final connections and ensure everything is safe and correct? Or will most professionals refuse this kind of piecemeal work?

I'd appreciate any advice, especially on potential pitfalls I might face with a house this old. Thanks!

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