Think warm climates, southern 1/3 of the US for the most part and you have higher % of stucco used than northern states. 

That condenser was just too small for that house when it got that hot.If your climate gets that hot for any length of time, you probably need a bigger unit.  

I'm in North Carolina, similar climate and building techniques to Alabama (wood frame on brick/block crawlspace). 

We live in a fairly temperate climate on the Oregon coast. 

Factor in the great climate, the relatively cheaper prices than neighboring Los Angeles.... 

In my estimates I use a much larger cap expense forecast than $150/month but So Cal is more expensive for repairs than many other markets (but some life spans are higher in So Cal due to mild climate reducing cap expense - cap expense is a function of cost and life span) but I would be surprised if there is any location where cap expenses can be much lower than $150/unit per month.

During the winter that would really confine someone to a small space which isn't an issue in warmer climates. 

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I was told the mini splits are not appropriate for colder climates like in Pennsylvania.

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