Another unsung feature of the mini split is setting them to "fan" mode for when the temps are hot but not so bad you want to run the AC or when the stove has the room over heating for your tastes and you just want to get some air moved around. The technology really is pretty impressive. Canadian border VT is the brand you're looking at "Mr. Cool"? I've heard really good things about those systems from the guy that installed the system at my house. I did not go the Mr. Cool route only b/c we got a discount going through his company.
RGrant not Mr cool; I think it’s diahatsu much more common in Europe Vermont state efficiency program just doubled rebates. Checking to see if on list Friends who are snow birds love their Mr cool but not for our negative temps but down to 10 above yes
I have a ductless mini split at the office that runs 5 separate heads. Does a fantastic job, works great even when it was -22. The new heat pump I bought works good but I’m not thrilled with it so far.
Once I started WFH, AC better than my 6k btu and portable 12k btu units became a necessity. Because of the sun exposure on the west side, even going full tilt there were many days that it was 80* or more. Then the house would not cool off overnight by but a couple degrees. That is the whole reason I got the MS - didn't even realize it could heat too until I started looking at what other people were discussing. I love having 3 heating options. My main floor has MS, pellet stove and FHW. I can pick and choose although I could do without the boiler - right up to the point that I get decrepit enough that moving pellets from the basement up stairs becomes untenable during the really cold spells. Basement only has the pellet stove, although it will get residual heat from the FHW pipes, which is enough to keep it above freezing.
You deserve it. Redundancy, if it's good enough for NASA, it's good enough for me. I can heat with wood, oil or electricity. Winter be dammed. Cooling, my choices are limited to one. But it's a great one! Getting some of your tax dollars back is always a bonus.
Just ask savemoney . His stove is down but his other options (link goes to the Pellet Heads thread) are keeping him warm during this cold snap.
My investment was really almost nothing. With rebates and other gov. giveaways, I started getting my return right from the beginning.
savemoney I had a bid done for 2 Mitsubishi mini splits at my house over summer; after all rebates etc was 10 thousand 12 k btu head level 4 18 k btu head level 3 That’s why I was waiting; then flood happened on investment property and 5 thousand was deductible So still saving & waiting…
Anyone have a recommendation for a thermostat? Needing one for my heat pump. Must have dual fuel, two stage heat and cool and be either WiFi or outdoor thermometer compatible. Additionally it needs to be adjustable for setting when different stages are activated.
