HVAC: What's best for cold climates?

[Sbob]

Am I the only one that hates the aesthetics of mini splits? I'm assuming you can use existing duct work but it will be less efficient?

Here you go, a little less efficient but better than conventional splits.

Slim Duct - AIRSTAGE SINGLE-ROOM MINI-SPLIT SYSTEMS - Residential - FUJITSU GENERAL United States & Canada

Slim Duct - AIRSTAGE SINGLE-ROOM MINI-SPLIT SYSTEMS - Residential - FUJITSU GENERAL United States & Canada

www.fujitsugeneral.com

Compact and can be mounted vertically. With multi zones you can use with wall , ceiling or mini duct units.

 

[x10003q]

Am I the only one that hates the aesthetics of mini splits? I'm assuming you can use existing duct work but it will be less efficient?

You can get an air handler that works with a mini split and uses the existing duct work. We did not have any duct work. We went with a ceiling cassette type unit. We put one in each bedroom.

 

[Harvey]

You can get an air handler that works with a mini split and uses the existing duct work. We did not have any duct work. We went with a ceiling cassette type unit. We put one in each bedroom.
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Can we see the vent on the outside? It must have a short duct.

That is a big improvement. What is the brand?

 

[x10003q]

Can we see the vent on the outside? It must have a short duct.

Besides the control and coolant line, there is only a small tube for the condensation outside my house.

That is a big improvement. What is the brand?

Mitsubishi.

Ceiling Cassette Mini-Split AC & Heat Units | Mitsubishi Electric HVAC US

Ceiling cassette mini-split units are a stylish heating and cooling solution with custom airflow configurations to swiftly and evenly heat and air condition.

www.mitsubishicomfort.com

 

[Andy_ROC]

I wasn't sure where to post this but thought it might be of interest to some here. Solar powered mini split for a really reasonable price in a DIY kit.

 

[Campgottagopee]

Sure am glad I put this heat pump in. Tis a bit toasty out.

 

[x10003q]

Sure am glad I put this heat pump in. Tis a bit toasty out.

Same here. We are at 92F a few degrees off the high of 96F. I hate the hot weather.

 

[Campgottagopee]

Same here. We are at 92F a few degrees off the high of 96F. I hate the hot weather.

Yep
This crap sucks the life out of me! I'll take single digit temps as snowing sideways over this.

 

[tirolski]

Same here. We are at 92F a few degrees off the high of 96F. I hate the hot weather.

Same here. High humidity too.
Brain turns to jello.

 

[Campgottagopee]

Question for our heat pump experts....
I've been running mine on the dehumidifier setting and it's cooling my house perfectly. Is that ok? Or, should I be running it on the AC setting instead.