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How and why we researched mini-split costs How much a new ductless mini-split system will cost you depends on a lot of factors. Some you might know, or could guess, like how big your home is, or where you live. But some things, like unexpected electrical upgrades or rebates, are trickier. This complexity can be […]
Going beyond “It depends” Ask how much a heat pump costs and you’ll likely receive more questions than answers. Where do you live? How big is your home? Do you need a ducted system or ductless mini-splits? Are there rebates in your state? What’s your electrical panel setup? But hearing an answer like “It depends”
Choosing the Best Cold Climate Heat Pump Finding the best cold climate heat pump is no easy task. Look through a database like the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) heat pump directory and you’ll find more than 30,000 models and a mind-numbing amount of specs. And while heat pumps definitely work in cold climates, if
What’s best for your home? If you’re looking to install a cooling system for your home, you’ll likely come across two different options: ductless mini-splits and central air conditioning (central A/C). Central air will be familiar to most: With this option, a big box outside your home moves hot air out of your home and
Mini-splits explained A mini-split, or ductless air conditioner, is an appliance that can both cool and heat a home. But unlike a traditional air conditioning or heating system, mini-splits offer “zone-control.” While a traditional heating and cooling system can be turned on or off, each indoor unit of a mini-split can be set to a
SEER ratings explained If you’re looking to buy a new heat pump or air conditioner, you’ll likely see different SEER ratings for each model. Even if you know SEER’s definition (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio), you might be left with questions about what it really means. What’s a good SEER number? What’s the typical range? How
Why We Recommend a Heat Pump vs. AC If you’re looking at replacing an air conditioning system, or upgrading a home with central air, you might be wondering how heat pumps compare with traditional A/C. The main advantage of traditional air conditioners is their lower upfront cost. Installing a basic A/C system is a few
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Heat pumps are home appliances that can both heat and cool a home. Just like a furnace or a boiler, they warm up your home on a cold day. And just like an air conditioner, they keep your home cool in the summer. As we’ve written before, installing a heat pump is one of the
An expensive way to heat your home Many homeowners replace broken HVAC systems with a new version of the same product. But if you have an electric furnace, this decision could cost you $10,000 to $25,000 in unnecessary utility bills over the next 10-20 years. That’s because electric furnaces are one of the least efficient
Baseboard heat is expensive On the surface, baseboard heat seems to have many advantages. Baseboard heaters are cheap and easy to install. They allow “zoned-heat,” giving you more control over the temperature of each room. And they don’t require ducts. But there’s one big problem with baseboard heating: it’s incredibly expensive to operate. That is,
