WOW!! That's what I'm talkin about!! Thank you Forty Two for the great review!
The first time I looked at the specs on an Inverter Mini-split, I was just amazed by the cold climate heating abilities. I had to wonder if this was for real!
I am very encouraged by your experiences with your 12,000 BTU system in heating and cooling modes.
Please post anything you have found out about the AIR PURIFICATION and DEHUMIDIFICATION modes, if you get time.
If you have pictures, please post some..
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We have about 1,000 sq feet of area that I want to heat (and cool) with a Mini-split. Just like yours, this unit will supplement our regular heating system. (Oil-heated-forced-hot water).
I think a 24,000 BTU system should handle the job, since most of the winter our temps aren't super cold. 20 degrees in January is very typical.
I guess I'll have to start building the outdoor pad in the spring!
Right now, heating oil is only about $1 more than gasoline, but I don't expect it's going to stay that low in the coming years.
Our power bills are high (.20 per KWH), but I have locked in that rate through December 2011. Knowing they aren't ever going to go down.
I guess the amount of oil vs KWHs we use will depend on what's currently cheaper. (My guess is oil will not remain very stable).
Since my boiler can also burn wood (or rolls of junk mail), we could get by without oil, IF we get that mini-split installed!
Thanks again!
