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Convert a 240V dryer outlet to go through the exterior wall to an AC Disconnect?

The issue is about the ground. The legacy plug and wires indicate two hots and a neutral, the code allowed installation for specific appliances by grounding via the neutral. Air conditioning is not ...
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Convert a 240V dryer outlet to go through the exterior wall to an AC Disconnect?

As far as the mix of wire sizes and components, the key steps are: Determine actual circuit size needed: 20A Make sure that all wires are equal to or larger than the minimum size required for that ...
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Mini Split with Central AC

Alternative suggestion: if you already have forced air, you're probably in a great position to take advantage of a ground-source heat pump, which is even more efficient than air-sourced, and let it ...
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Mini Split with Central AC

Possibly. However it might also be efficient to let the mini-split be active and use fan/blower to circulate air throughout the house. One example of this is for dehumidification. On the old "...
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Can a heat pump designed for mini-split system be used for central AC ductwork?

There are many types of mini-split systems. The more familiar use of that term is when referring to a wall-hung ductless indoor unit; however, mini-splits are not limited to ductless indoor units. ...
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