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Old 10-09-17, 10:11 AM   #8
DEnd
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If you can swing it financially I would not hesitate to switch to dustless minisplits for your heat and cooling. No duct losses, energy use that matches or beats most ground source heat-pumps except on the coldest of days, they are a great option. The downside to them is they will likely cost more than a straight retrofit, though you can get ducted options as well, but you'll spend more on energy due to duct losses. For me the tipping point on if to go ducted or ductless is where the ducts are located. If the ducts are inside the air barrier envelope of the house then i'd just try to retrofit a ducted minisplit, otherwise if the ducts are in the attic or under the house I'd seal up the holes and put in the ductless option. The other downside to them is they cost more to repair and due to the PCBs you may run into parts availability issues 15-20 years down the road.
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