aseaflight t1_iqrtwel wrote on October 2, 2022 at 5:15 PM

Ductless mini split.

Easy to retrofit highly efficient heat pump.

Salmundo t1_iqryg1l wrote on October 2, 2022 at 5:42 PM

Agree. Gives you AC and heat, inexpensive to operate. Mine are rated to -5 F, and did well last winter when it was 5 degrees F.

Turbulentlightning08 t1_iqs6fhp wrote on October 2, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Very expensive. I was quoted 5K for just my bedroom-not including the new circuit needed.

I use a Chilipad water heated/cooled pad under my sheet. About six hundred dollars. Costs almost nothing to run.

Salmundo t1_iqsohqh wrote on October 2, 2022 at 8:20 PM

Cmon man. Nobody’s heating their entire house with a water bed.

Turbulentlightning08 t1_iqsuw4c wrote on October 2, 2022 at 9:01 PM

If you sleep eight hours, you have just heated yourself for eight hours. That's a third of the day, and likely about half of the time you are home. That's zone heating.

Poweredonpizza t1_iqs87p4 wrote on October 2, 2022 at 6:42 PM

Mr Cool DIYs are under 2k if you are handy.

gallopingants OP t1_iqsgvb5 wrote on October 2, 2022 at 7:34 PM

This seems to be the common consensus around here. That and the energy audit. I'll have to do some research and see what makes the most sense. The upfront cost is probably worth what I'll save in the long run. I imagine if it's AC capable as well that'll help the home's value if I ever sell.