Anywhere else, carpet is essentially a lint brush on your floor.

So don't be so quick to paint a picture with a broad brush. 

Very efficient.Chances are the older system has substantial duct loss and should be tested.Mini splits have their place but cold air is heavier and drops so the bottom floor doesn't make sense.Electric motors do not raise in load consumption as they age, it's the mechanical work done that raises load, typically deferred maintenance on belts, shives and pulleys.I'd disqualify HVAC companies by asking; Are you proficient in the new Manual J,S & D standards (that will be required in the industry moving forward)These companies will understand laminar flow, stratification and static airflow imbalances that have a great effect on efficiency, operation and longevity of a conditioning system.Get 3 estimates, compare scope & make sure its permitted.

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(it's 3 yrs of transfer history btw where bankruptcy is concerned) and the chewing out came with the onset of "do the right thing" and the extremely judgmental comments made on this site.I'm not suggesting you (or rather your friend) do anything without seeking some professional assistance.I don't think you should paint BiggerPockets with such a broad brush either.

Or maybe doing a little removing of brush by hand?

Ignore that noise because that is all it is - static - Static action, static money, and static noise.

The house in a static object and you can control the dynamics for the most part.

I brushed my teeth this morning, is that an assumption?

Run that until you have enough data that is statically relevant.This strategy right out the gate gives you info on what avatar works the best as well as which hooks are those avatars responding too.