I'm living in Colombia and just came across these from a reseller out of Medellin. Thanks for making this vid

Thank you for this video! I was looking into these.

If you guys don't want to vacuum the lines, connect them the way they should be, but before opening any of the hex valves, only slightly open the high pressure side, then under the low pressure hex valve, will be a valve stem, press on it until you see freon coming out instead of air, ones that comes out, open the low pressure side and that'll be set

Doing some research on this brand. Thanks for uploading this

I just got one of these installed. I live in the desert of AZ and this is the best money I have ever spent!! Out cools my $600 GE window unit!! Cost much less than a heat pump/central air.

@over50nomads70

2 жыл бұрын

How do you get the heat to work?

@bucken131

2 жыл бұрын

@@over50nomads70 heat works well. Used this in my toyhauler and it was enough to keep the 13ft garage heated in 30* weather.

Watching this in mexico from my room with a mirage life 12 cooling very cool and smooth,,just installed it myself 1 month ago ..its the 1 ton 127 volts only cool version

Just got my xlife installed here in SATX. Been great

This is a 1 ton really good brand recomend but this 1 ton recommend for small rooms like bedrooms but there are 2 tons for living rooms or big rooms

I live on the border in The Rio Grande Valley. Bought mine across the border for $297.00 & installed it myself and it works like a charm.

@celestebriseno9054

2 жыл бұрын

Im looking at installing myself too, is it too hard to install?

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

@@celestebriseno9054 no it's not hard,. It's pretty simple

@juannevarez3601

2 жыл бұрын

@pablo1969able where did you get it?

@theeyeinthesky1740

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Im going to install this myself what do I have to do to the ac lines before install?? I was told I needed to release the air or something like that?

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

@@theeyeinthesky1740 you have to vacuum the lines before you crack them open

We just bought one so it can’t plug directly into a 110 it needs another breaker outside for it to be put to use ?

Thank you.

so it not wired to the breaker box its powered off the 110 inside ? even the condenser?

how has it held up?

do you know if this has a filter inside, and if so how can I change it?

Could you please do a filter cleaning video? I have this exact unit and can’t seem to find any videos on it

@rondemeio5337

3 күн бұрын

@@cameroncabrera1219 The only filter you clean is on the head unit just open it up there's two filters pull them out either use compressed air or gently wipe it with a cloth

How many amps required for the circuit ?

How did you convert it to 120v? I would like to do that with mine.

Ron, It looks like no ac disconnect is required? Can I assume the outside unit runs off the 110v that taps off from the inside evaporator?

@rondemeio5337

3 жыл бұрын

Yes the outside unit gets his power from the inside unit

Does it come with refrigerant?

What’s the difference between life 12 and life 12 plus?

Do you happen to know what size is the port on the low pressure side? I'm planning to get one of these in 2 ton and I plan to vacuum the low pressure side myself to release the refrigerant. It does come pre-charged with refrigerant right?

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is prefilled with freon that support up to 16 ft of line, some models May support more. Just go on Amazon and order the adapter for mini splits it's one size fits all. In a specifically for many sports off hand I don't know the exact size.

Is that the elc121d?

So now after a year and a half, how is your Mirage unit holding up, Ron?

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

It's holding up very well, no issues so far, still runs like a champ.

Hi good video very helpful thank you. Im curious to know what year your unit was made ? Im looking to buy one but i dont want to buy an older model and struggle for parts in the near future .

@poppyempress7199

Жыл бұрын

How much do they cost

@rondemeio5337

11 ай бұрын

I'm not a hundred percent sure what your model that was that wasn't actually on my house I installed it on a customer's house

How do I get ride of cf code, cleaned filter

No need to learn celsius, hold down up & down button simultaneously and turns it to farenheit

@rondemeio5337

Ай бұрын

That trick doesn't seem to work on this particular machine

can I have pic of wiring plz

I have this same unit. Aggravating it is in Celsius.

@kathiax9552

3 жыл бұрын

Well, it is the standard metric unit world wide so...

@inoutterspace

3 жыл бұрын

What kind refrigerant it take? Or come in the line already?

@jacoferguson

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem it’s in Celsius and I wanna switch to Fahrenheit any idea on how to switch to Fahrenheit?

@inoutterspace

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacoferguson I have 3 now(spit around upstairs n down hidden) and does entire 2 story house. Best ac we've ever had here in nv. I googe the Celsius on my phone and got use to it what number are needed on display on inside unit to keep temperature we want instead. I love hit display and shuts light off. These work awesome if get good company who does them for your home ac. I kicked my central ac to the curb. But easiest I found was just ask Google what 23 Celsius was in Fahrenheit or 24 etc and after few days got it. Since these are made in Mexico there just in Celsius unfortunately but they work really well and are so quite. I have not seen anyother review of this brand. I should do one. There becoming popular big here and now since r22 older units can't do r22 no more. These way cheaper and way better omg. His idea back of remote is the best other simple option I can think of for another one thou. Unless someone else knows how to get another remote connected to these in English...

@buildingbuildercip8292

2 жыл бұрын

There’s a video out there somewhere to change it to Fahrenheit. I had the same issue, but you can easily change it over. Just can’t remember how to tell you.

Does it have an auto feature where is will keep it at a set temp?

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

What are the dimensions grandpa?

Helping to install one at a neighbors home. They are an elderly couple. From what I could understand it doesn't have any or need FREON? Do we need to have an HVAC guy come to do anything once we install it? Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

If you install it yourself, make sure you have tight connections on your copper lines, you should vacuum the lines, some people do not so that is totally up to you, I always vacuum my lines. Then you will be able to use an allen wrench to crack open the freon valves on the unit. Once again I do suggest you vacuum the lines but as I stated some people don't. Make sure you're wiring is correct, make sure your drain line is at a slant so you do not get water on the inside. That is all you really need. Most many split units come pre-packed with freon to handle up to 25 ft of line. If you do not feel comfortable doing it then have an HVAC technician do it for you.

@raymondpalacios3032

2 жыл бұрын

@@rondemeio5337 greatly appreciate your quick reply. I've done 3 of my own mini splits. However, the elderly couple neighbor bought theirs in Mexico . It's rather small for their size of mobile home. I did notice I won't need to install a quick disconnect outside since it's a 110 and has a plug for power. I don't have any HVAC tools to vacuum their lines. I figured the lines were precharged. I hope it will be cool enough for them. They've been without a cooler for a few days now. Again, thank you for your help.

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

@@raymondpalacios3032 well I hope the unit is big enough to help keep them stay cool, glad to help as much as I can.

Do you know where to get a English manual for this unit? If not, how to you change the remote to read in Farenheit

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea where to get an English manual, some units you can change it to Fahrenheit by hitting the seat and f button. If you don't see a C/F on the remote you cannot change it. I suggest just printing a Celsius to Fahrenheit conversion chart and taping it to the back of the remote

@rochellemabry9867

2 жыл бұрын

@@rondemeio5337 I have learned 21 is freezing and 25 is good. lol

Hi i just bought mine and i have a question, by any chance does the unit have the energy saver option? Like, can it “sleep” once the desired temperature is reached? Or is it just always on ??

@rondemeio5337

3 жыл бұрын

Once it reaches the desired heat the compressor will kick off if you have the settings to Auto it will keep that desired temperature. If you have it set to cool then it will only kick on when it needs to cool to that desired temperature that's the same for the heat too. Just remember if it's on auto if it gets hotter than your set temperature or colder than your set temperature it will turn on whether it be heat or air conditioning

@urielsanchezrangel7821

3 жыл бұрын

Ron DeMeio what about the wattage on energy consumption?

@rondemeio5337

3 жыл бұрын

@@urielsanchezrangel7821 I don't know the exact wattage it uses but I can tell you it's not more than a normal window unit.

@inoutterspace

3 жыл бұрын

@@urielsanchezrangel7821 950 watts on the 12,000 btu..

@inoutterspace

3 жыл бұрын

@@rondemeio5337 I just got one. Not installed yet. What kind refrigerant it take? Or come in the line already? They didn't tell me this when bought it.

Hey Ron. Quick question can you or someone that has this unit post a pic of the remote. I have this unit in a house I just purchased and it had no Remote. I haven’t found a way to turn on with out it. Any info appreciated.

@rondemeio5337

Жыл бұрын

They make some universal remotes that might work on it go on Amazon and look it up. You might have to use another Brand's code other than the mirage 12 but a lot of brands use the same codes

What kind refrigerant it take? Or come in the line already?

@alfredhughes7303

Жыл бұрын

t takes r 410a

I've had one for 2 years and it works great most of the time but these things can be a pain in the ass sometimes. They require a lot of random maintenance.

@rondemeio5337

Жыл бұрын

No more maintenance than you would do in any other air conditioner, all you have to do is keep the filters clean. Had mine for several years it still works fine. What random maintenance are you talkin about?

I turn it to heater mode but it dosent do anything

By chance can shoot a picture of the electrical wiring inside and outside ?

@rondemeio5337

11 ай бұрын

They are numbered and color coded on that particular machine. All you have to do is install the wires from left to right take a picture and do the exact same thing on the inside unit remember the connectors don't care what number or color the wires are as long as they are on the exact same connection on compressor and head unit

Do you know what size breaker was used? 20amp? 30amp? What size wire? 12gauge? 10gauge? (Wiring from fuse panel)

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

On this particular 110 a standard 15 or 20 amp breaker will work. As far as wire goes this is a 110 unit and 110 units use 12 gauge wire, on a 2-ton use 10 gauge wire.

@AZ-toofast

2 жыл бұрын

@@rondemeio5337 thank you i was just confirming. I bought a 20amp&12/2 wire

Just wondering how many sq ft does this cover to heat and cool ?

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

This model is rated for 500 ft, I have it in a 750 ft room and it heats and cools that room perfectly without over running

You said you had to vacuum? I seen other videos and they don't vacuum any lines

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

The proper way is to vacuum the lines to remove any air and condensation out. If your lines are short somewhere around 16 ft or less you can get away without vacuuming it but you may put your compressor and other components within the system at risk or with higher strain. When you install your own system it's totally up to you, not vacuum in the lines could shorten the life of your unit and if you don't mind possibly happen to buy another unit in a couple years then go ahead

Do you have to run separate power to the compressor

@rondemeio5337

11 ай бұрын

On the one tons no

Do you know if it is inverted?

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

It is not an inverter model. It uses around the same amount of power a 6000 BTU window unit uses

How do I get the warranty to fix my Mirage mini split? I live in the US and it’s from Mexico. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

@rondemeio5337

10 ай бұрын

This is a tricky situation, I found out that they don't warranty the US. So your best chances of repairing it is to call a licensed HVAC tech. You could try calling the company but I doubt they're going to send you any parts. These units that are being sold from Mexico into the United we're never intended to be sold into the United. Unfortunately though people's greed and customers not willing to pay a lot of money for a product has created a demand for these air conditioners. They're great when they work but repairing them as a nightmare because unless you find parts on eBay or other websites you cannot get replacement parts for these the warranty is only honored in the country of Mexico

@jagtechsystems4036

10 ай бұрын

@@rondemeio5337 Thank you I appreciate the info. I’m hoping I can fix it as the unit was a hand me down. I know that the outside unit powers off and needs to be turned on manually then turns back off. This was the diagnosis per the hvac tech. He said just buy a new one! I believe in up-cycling if possible.

@rondemeio5337

10 ай бұрын

@@jagtechsystems4036 if you end up getting a new unit buy a comfort total they're fairly inexpensive and you can find parts in America for them

How do you get the heat pump to work?

@rondemeio5337

Жыл бұрын

Turn it to heat

How do u use the remote ?

How’s it working out for you?

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

Still working great no problems, been blowing nice heat where I'm at it's kind of cold here.

I had one of these installed 4 months ago and it now it shuts down and getting error codes OC then EL blinking alternately. Can’t find anything on it. Can anyone help.

@rondemeio5337

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know, make sure the wires are installed correctly. Try a hard reset

@grueneriverguesthouse1886

3 жыл бұрын

It worked fine for several months then it started. I have unplugged it for 20 minutes and then plugged back in. It seems to work a while then the error codes come back. Is unplugging a hard restart.

@rondemeio5337

3 жыл бұрын

@@grueneriverguesthouse1886 I believe so. I'm not 100% sure on this model because I have this model on a neighbor's house and I have a Mr Cool on my house, if you lift up the lid on the inside unit of the Mr Cool there is a reset button there might be one on the mirage 12 too.

@gauravg789

3 жыл бұрын

Mine does the same thing... I just turn it off from the breaker. After resetting it goes back to normal.

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

@@gauravg789 what codes do you get

How do I reset my remote

Where can I get a remote for it? Previous renter list it.

@rondemeio5337

6 ай бұрын

eBay

@slvscor77

6 ай бұрын

@@rondemeio5337 I tried but none of the ones I saw said mirage on them,And the universal ones didn't show the mirage on the list of codes.

Hello I got the exact same as you, mine worked the first 2 days until I checked it had a sign saying “EL OC “ idk if is the other way around but it was blinking & it stopped working. I disconnected & it don’t have the mark but it doesn’t cool as the first 2 days idk & the outside part the fan isn’t Turing but the inside is still working but it’s not as cold as the first days idk what to do

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

If it is a E1 error code then there is a problem with the communication between the inside unit and outside unit, it could be a loose wire or it could be a bad communication board on either the inside or outside unit.

@oksanasergeevnasmith3018

Жыл бұрын

I watched some Spanish videos El/Oc means low refrigerant

I need help it doesn’t blow air. The compressor doesn’t turn on. I think I need to run separate power to the compressor.

@rondemeio5337

11 ай бұрын

Are you receiving any error codes like E1? Did you make sure you had the wiring correct

@user-iz1of4ro7m

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, all the connections are label one through four

@user-iz1of4ro7m

11 ай бұрын

Thanks

Does anyone know where a person could find an English manual for this thing?

@rondemeio5337

Жыл бұрын

I have no idea,.

I bought one a few months ago. First time using heat.But how do I know the heat is on? I hear a hum, but dont hear the fan.

@rondemeio5337

3 жыл бұрын

When you first turn on the heat it takes a few minutes it can take up to 5 to 10 minutes for the heat to start because the freon has to run in reverse and get warm in order for the unit to blow heat and the fan won't come on until it's ready to blow heat.

@Bass.Player

2 жыл бұрын

@@rondemeio5337 This is a good feature, no cold air blowing first

@LAMUNEKAALEJANDRA

Жыл бұрын

@@rondemeio5337 at what temperature do I set heat tho

@rondemeio5337

Жыл бұрын

@@LAMUNEKAALEJANDRA I'm not sure of the question you asked but I would assume it would be up to you on what temperature you want the heat to be.

Why you put 2 cord ? Is not supposed be wiring only with one wire I don’t understand

@rondemeio5337

Жыл бұрын

That unit uses two wire sets. One is power wire the other is communication wires

@HectorArizaga

Жыл бұрын

@@rondemeio5337 so if my mini split is 240volts do I have tu put 2 lines of 240 volts?

@rondemeio5337

Жыл бұрын

@@HectorArizaga wiring will vaery from different makers and models, the unit in the video is 110, the unit in the video has a 110 plug on the inside and two wire sets with I believe it's 3wires in one and 2 wires in the other, those wire connect the inside unit to the outside unit. Some 240-volt units wire up the same way and then some wire up where the outside unit is hooked up to 240 on the outside. There are plenty of install directions on KZread if you need help

Also, did you notice a difference in your electric bill?

@nancysanchez9169

3 жыл бұрын

Is there an option to set it to energy saver mode were it will sleep when the desired temp is reached? Or will it just always stay on?

@BamelaAnderson

2 жыл бұрын

@@nancysanchez9169 there's a sleep mode, and also when it's on cooling mode it's automatically going to turn on and off to keep it at the temperature you set

@rochellemabry9867

2 жыл бұрын

My bill actually went down.

Can you tell me the wire information

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

What wire information would you like to know? The wires are numbered. Here's another little secret about the wires this place is where you put the wires it doesn't matter what color the wires are as long as if you put say the blue wire on number one just make sure the blue wire is on the first pin in the outside unit too, so don't let the color codes for you the machine don't care about what color the wire is just as long as the wire is pinned out to where it's supposed to be

12 ton,? Not hardly

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

If you read the comments you'll see that I've made a mistake I meant to say 12K but I ended up saying 12 ton. Lol

Mexico one cost less than $500 the us one $1,200+ im about to learn spanish 🤣🤣

Kkk

1 ton bud

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

Next time read the description, I clearly State I made a mistake it said 12 ton instead of 12,000 BTU. I'm just thankful that you viewed my video anyways thanks for the view

Mine doesn’t cool and turns off by itself

@rondemeio5337

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like whoever installed it installed it improperly it might have leaked out all the freon. I would have a technician take a look at it, I wouldn't have a friend that thinks they're a technician look at it I would actually hire an HVAC technician

12 ton😂

@rondemeio5337

Жыл бұрын

I know I didn't realize it until after I said it. 😂

Y que explicas si ya está todo instalado

Hate to bust your bubble, but you do not have a 6 year warranty on the compressor. Maybe you should of translated the Espanol before installing. The Spanish model come with a 1 year complete warranty and a 6 year warranty on the compressor ONLY IF YOU HAVE AUTHORIZED DEALER do the install. Also Your copper lines, both the gas a the liquid lines are Aluminum not copper. Don't believe me...... Go skin back the plastic wrap they have on the lines and see for yourself. The price is cheap because it's built cheap...I purchased 24000BTU. 220V. And it needs be installed at least 12 inches from the back wall. Google your model number and you find a installation book with a diagram showing 30cm or 12 inches away from the back wall. Leaving it where it is will make it work a harder than it should be. Good luck witt dat.

@rondemeio5337

2 жыл бұрын

Well you haven't bursted my bubble so we're all good, for me the warranty is good because I installed it I have a license so I get full warranty. Yes I already know that the lines are not copper that's how they keep the price low. Let's think about it, you're going to get a 1 ton air conditioner for under $500 when most of them the cell for $700 to a thousand. Yes there is going to be some shortcomings like the line set isn't very long. This unit has been installed for a while now it has ran all winter, summer, and starting winter again with no issues. If you're worried about where you're placing the outside condenser you want to consider more of placing it in an area that gets very little Sun been worrying if you get a full 12 inches of space. I have installed over 50 of these budget mini splits over the last 3 years and I have not had one complaint or one go out and I have installed multiple brands. I do expect to have a couple have problems that I might install in the future. Even name brand mini splits have problems. Look up the literature on any mini split and any manufacturer. I do appreciate your feedback I'm not disclaiming anything you said. They are sent with less and cheaper materials to save money which a lot of people don't need 16 ft of line set or copper lines. If you install it yourself you save money you may not get the warranty but you save money. If you're budgeting a $300 to $400 air conditioner and you're worried about a warranty after you screwed up the installation you probably should just pay for a name brand to be put in. The 12 in away from the wall is a recommendation it does not have to be 12 inches it could be 8 inches or 30 in and it will still work. The placement of the outside unit should be your most concern. Make sure you place the outside unit where it is in the shade majority of the time or you might have to build a cover to go over it.

@peketrovsky

2 жыл бұрын

The warranty from the manufacturer is only valid in Mexico, suppliers warranty is different. I now they work good on cooking just the heating is an issue when it gets too cold they don’t work that well other than that they are awesome

I think the remote opens up so you can change to farenheight

@sv9370

2 жыл бұрын

Please explain? Thank you

@brianboland7598

2 жыл бұрын

I watched one video the guy said the remote had a part that slides open You should be able to change over to farenheight from celsious. Just like a thermometer

ac

12,000 BTU = 1 ton... not 12 ton unit

@rondemeio5337

11 ай бұрын

Lol read the comments your a little late to try to correct me, lol if it makes you sleep better at night have at it. LMFAO 😂

@IvanHVAC

11 ай бұрын

@@rondemeio5337 I read the comment after I commented. What a douchh

Thanks for nothing useful I can use.

@rondemeio5337

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome 😃

So the only electricy that is give to the fan is from the cord you have plugged inside the house?

@rondemeio5337

Жыл бұрын

Yes the outside unit receives all its power from the inside unit the inside unit plugs into a 110 receptacle

@chadspinalbosd007

Жыл бұрын

@@rondemeio5337 thank you for some reason my outside you is nto getting and power and the fan inside sounds stuck like it rattling etc

@rondemeio5337

Жыл бұрын

@@chadspinalbosd007 are you receiving any error codes

@chadspinalbosd007

Жыл бұрын

@@rondemeio5337 nope none