Anyone looking to do a DIY mini split install will need a few basic HVAC tools to get the job done.
Basic tools include HVAC gauges, a vacuum pump, a hose adapter, and a few other optional tools.
If you already have some tools read here for a list of tools needed to install a mini split.
The kits below are for those who have no HVAC tools to start with.
The kits below are for those who have no HVAC tools to start with.
Depending on the mini split unit to be installed some tools in a kit may not be needed.
For example, quick connect type mini split units do not need a vacuum or gauges to install.
Be sure to read what tools that are needed for the unit you will be installing.
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Our Picks for Best Mini Split Tool Kits
- XtremepowerUS 71098
- Kozyvacu KZTA35013 Kit
- YELLOW JACKET 60991 Kit
XtremepowerUS makes this kit that includes all the basic tools to install a mini split system.
It even includes a refrigerant leak detector which is a nice plus.
There is no torque wrench and only a few adapters to connect the line-set.
Most all mini-split units use a 5/16″ Female Coupler to 1/4″ Male Flare to connect the manifold gauges to the unit.
Of course, check the mini-split unit to see what size connection it uses.
This kit from Kozyvacu is a low-cost set of basic tools that would be good for a home do-it-yourself job or a part-time HVAC tech.
It includes a vacuum pump and gauges along with many fittings to hook up to a unit.
It does not include a line-set torque wrench which is not mandatory but can be good to have if you are new to installing a mini split.
The bolts on the line-set need to be tight so as not to lose a vacuum but not over-tightened, which would strip them.
Most HVAC techs don’t use a torque wrench, with it being a personal choice depending on your skill.
You likely will not need a torque wrench if you have worked as a mechanic or similar, tightening many bolts before.
The Kozyvacu kit is a good low-cost solution to get a job done.
Yellow Jacket is a well-known HVAC tool manufacturer that makes many good products.
The one downside to Yellow Jacket is the cost. They are tools built for a professional and will last a long time.
Their mini split tool kit includes almost all the basic tools needed when working on a unit, except the vacuum pump.
It includes the gauges, hex keys, flare tool, cutter, and line-set torque wrench.
This is a good kit for an HVAC tech who already has an HVAC vacuum pump.
Summary
If you are doing a mini-split install and have no tools to start with a kit can be a good start.
Keep in mind a cordless drill, hole saw, and wrenches will also be needed.
For a homeowner doing a mini split install to save money, a low-cost set of tools will be good enough.
For a professional HVAC tech, more expensive brand names will be needed for the tools to last many years.
Have you found and used a good mini-split tool kit? Let us know in the comments below.