gusherb
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The only way I would go with mini splits is if it was an older home that I couldn't feasibly get ductwork in without ripping too much of it apart, or if I had a specific area that needed cooling. My neighbor built a room addition with radiant floor heat and used a mini split for cooling, which made the most sense.
Those systems can quickly reach or exceed the cost of a conventional forced air system, especially if you're using higher quality brands like Mitsubishi Mr Slim. Conventional forced air if designed properly is more discrete, costs the same or less than mini splits, and has less electronics to fail on the equipment.
Interestingly, I see a trend of people ripping out hot water or steam heating systems and putting in mini split heat pumps on the east coast. Those people probably wonder why their house suddenly feels draftier after doing that...
Those systems can quickly reach or exceed the cost of a conventional forced air system, especially if you're using higher quality brands like Mitsubishi Mr Slim. Conventional forced air if designed properly is more discrete, costs the same or less than mini splits, and has less electronics to fail on the equipment.
Interestingly, I see a trend of people ripping out hot water or steam heating systems and putting in mini split heat pumps on the east coast. Those people probably wonder why their house suddenly feels draftier after doing that...