Question from user sweettaterpie65 at hvacadvice at reddit.com.

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For more context – I purchased this new, and it was damaged in transit. Unfortunately, the merchant won’t take it back. My options are, I have someone install as is or I pay ~$1200-1300 out of pocket for a new one. I want to know the risk of installing it as is (assuming it works).

Answer from user sweettaterpie65 at hvacadvice at reddit.com.

is this mini split too damaged to use do i have and alternatives other than buying a new one