Looks like I'm in the market for a new central a/c and heating system. Currently have a heat pump with backup electric heat, no gas, etc. Typical stick built on slab house, single story (ranch I guess, not sure what that means, we have a lot of "ranches" here and all the houses are different), about 2000 square feet conditioned. 4" walls and 6" batts in the ceiling (will do more when I'm through remodeling).
I've always been intrigued by the mini split heat pump systems and I can see the obvious efficiency over ducted. Is this even an option? Our house has 3 beds, two baths, and one large kitchen/family room, etc. Is it crazy to think about a ductless system in a house that has existing ducts?
I briefly read about inverter driven conventional ducted units. Seems like this would be an increase in efficiency over standard compressors but still use my existing ducts, etc?
Opinions?
I've always been intrigued by the mini split heat pump systems and I can see the obvious efficiency over ducted. Is this even an option? Our house has 3 beds, two baths, and one large kitchen/family room, etc. Is it crazy to think about a ductless system in a house that has existing ducts?
I briefly read about inverter driven conventional ducted units. Seems like this would be an increase in efficiency over standard compressors but still use my existing ducts, etc?
Opinions?