kind of similar situation up here in nova scotia, they work really well for our situation
itās good to see people finally converting!
The technology is making it possibleā¦ They can work āas heat pumpsā in far colder climates than they used to not all that long ago. Allowing them to avoid switching over to electric strips heat longer.
Iām not wishing our system to have problems but the new compressors are pretty amazing! But of course, like everything, theyāre expensive too :)
The cost isnāt that bad if you are up to DIY. You can get 3 ton/36k btu mini split units that will heat/cool 1500 sqft for around 3k.
You have to have power pulled to the outdoor compresor, but otherwise you drill a first sized hole in your external wall, mount the internal āheadā unit over the hole and run the power/compressor/drainage hoses down to the outside unit. Bend the compressor hoses into a bundle, plug everything in, turn it on. Lots of great youtube guides.
Depending on what the electrical runs costs you, you may be able to get it all done for 5k.