Matthew Scott
Replace broken radiators or install ductless heating??
I am in contract to purchase a duplex in Cincinnati, OH. The upper, 2 bed room, unit has already been remodeled and has fully functioning baseboard radiator heaters throughout the unit.The bottom, 1 bedroom, unit need...
William Kenley
Multi-Split vs High Velocity vs Conventional
Well Im in the process of rehabbing my first home. The House is a 2000 sq ft row house that is roughly 100 years old. I was told quoted at 9k, 10k and 12k for a conventional (ducted) central air system. None of the in...
Marty Houghton
Tenant-proof electric heating in WA?
Hi there!I'm just starting a 1200 sqft renovation on a duplex in Washington state. Ductless heating works well here, but I'm worried about tenants breaking them. Central, ducted heating seems much more robust. Can ...
Aaron Hollingshead
anybody using mini splits instead of conventional heating?
Having lived overseas for a number of years I have grown accustomed to the mini-split heating and cooling used in many parts of the Middle East and Asia. They are reliable, individually controlled, and very cost effe...
Andrew S.
converting to forced-air HVAC
I'm considering a bid on a 50-year old duplex (2x 2/1, ca 800sqft) that does not have a central HVAC currently. Heated with an electric heater and cooled with a window AC unit. I talked to the current tenants a...
Debra R.
HVAC in house without ductwork
Hi All! Maybe you can help me with an important decision about HVAC for a home we just bought. It is a 1950's ranch in CA near Sacramento. Currently it has no cooling system and the gas furnace only serves about...
Erin K.
need advice regarding heat
We have a small one-story (~900 sq ft) *uninsulated* brick house we purchased recently as a buy and hold; it was part of a package. It is one story and the current heat is 2 ventless wall heaters. No ducts, no basebo...
Natalia Barriuso
Ductless mini split AC system for rental
I am debating whether to put an ductless mini split AC system for my duplex. I am in Indiana and I am worried that it will be to expensive to run in the winter. Heating is the main issue here. Does anyone have experie...
Medriand Arnold
Duplex on Concrete Slab, add HVAC or no?
Hello BP,
I am currently looking at obtaining my first property. The property is a duplex I am still working on, but there was something that struck me. Both units have window unit A/C. The house has never had HVAC a...
Richard Chang
Replacing Floor Furnance Tips with Ductless Mini Split
Hi again,
I have an old 1950's home ( in OC, Ca ) with a kaput floor furnace. :(
I don't really need A/C but I thinking of using the
a wall mounted Ductless ( Mini Split ) Heating / Air Conditioner with an external...