Recent comments in /f/Connecticut

optifreebraun t1_je9fg0d wrote

Ad hominem attacks of cowardice - almost as if you’re a professional who’s livelihood depended on this.

And in this case I am correct - you are getting paid. Who else is this passionate about installing regressive taxation solutions that are effective only for raising money for private companies?

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zgrizz t1_je9d95c wrote

There are DIYs. And it's not overly complex, if you are good with tools.

If you are not, it's your house. You will end up saving about 10 grand, given your quote. But it is your house. You should consider the future value of the installation, as well as the value of a warranty.

Ignore the 'town inspector' worries. Mini splits are commonly installed by homeowners. You will need to use a licensed electrician, will need building permits, and potentially may need your main electric panel upgraded to a higher level of service.

Get the facts, do your homework. It can be done, but is it worth do it yourself in the long run.

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Wimminz90 t1_je9cw6t wrote

Sooo, I got hired into electrical design back in 2021. It took 4 months for them to offer me the interview and then another 5 months before I started. This is most people's experience with getting a job here minus some very select positions. We are doing the major hiring push, but, like was mentioned above the majority are in the yard. Unless you come with some serious experience and some rather specific experience at that, do not expect to come in as a designer, and even less so into detail planning. Most planners I know moved within the company. I too have a degree and didn't start at the bottom tier of the design tree, but, not very far from it.. raises come quick the first 3 years and no matter how much you think you learned going to school, you'll realize you don't know jack shit about designing the stuff we do.

My advice would be to apply for a draftsman-learner position to get your foot in the door. If you get in you can always move up ahead or schedule.

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Devonai t1_je9cbxr wrote

Unless said "handyman" has being doing that exact work for years and is a Subject Matter Expert, maintains a license for that sort of work, and has a small army of knowledgeable workers to help with the installation, what you're going to end up with is an interminable project that tears up your house and might come in slightly cheaper than just hiring a company like Harp in the first place.

Also, the building department for your town/city is going to want to inspect the completed work. Think about that.

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