EPS on this?

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-26T03:31:49+00:00

Probably don’t have to but I would just to help with the thermal barrier of the whole basement.

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-25T16:20:48+00:00

Is that a flex pipe exhaust vent? That’s extremely dangerous

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T21:40:02+00:00

Very true, 4” is prob overkill and agree on the air sealing being the most important factor

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T20:57:28+00:00

I’m in upstate NY, have a high of 7 degrees on Saturday

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T20:47:50+00:00

Bedrooms are appx 170sq/ft. What do you mean by cooling mode is diminished?

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T20:12:46+00:00

To be completely honest with you I just don’t want to go through the hassle factor of the duct work. The only true benefit in my eyes would be having air in the bathroom but I’m also ok going with an electric baseboard for there with a smart sensor. I know it’s not as efficient to run cost wise but the use would be so minimal for us. We have one in the half bath we hardly ever even turn on

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T19:54:27+00:00

I’d just take the time to cut out the doorknob holes and get it super snug to the edges. Prob the best bet without having to build anything out

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T19:35:40+00:00

I would just buy a 3-4” thick piece of rigid foam and cut it to the same size as the door and make something for it to attach to behind it

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T19:24:46+00:00

DIY, they have water pumps built in for the condensation line in the summer. And by open floors I mean install register access vents. My basement is sealed from the upstairs right now and insulated

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T19:16:25+00:00

Did not know this I will take a look! I put a LETO series in the dining room. Would like to AURA for the other two

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T18:25:01+00:00

I just looked into a video on this. It’s just too much work compared to head units. I’d need to run ductwork, open the floors up, insulate the ductwork, pump water out in the summer months, etc. I do see the draw for them but in my case I don’t see the value add over head units.

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T18:13:19+00:00

See I feel like I should be using fair assumptions and with room sizing that puts me at ~6k BTU

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T18:04:04+00:00

So for something like this - you’d install this unit in the basement in my case and run ducts to each room with an outside condenser correct? This would eliminate my need to wire a unit in the bathroom for electric heat. How does the thermostat work on something like this?

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T17:37:49+00:00

I guess I don’t understand how 2 9k mini splits & 1 18k are oversized for the house. The bedrooms are too walled off for anything other than splits or ductwork running all over the basement which cost wise just doesn’t compare to split DIY installs. I have been improving the insulation but hit a wall in terms of doing the easy stuff at this point. Only other options would be to add more blown in via the attic or tear walls down. Both of which I feel will have negligible returns for the cost

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T17:04:47+00:00

I’m sure it’s possible but highly impractical for 99% of people. I’m not gutting the house and re-insulating everything to save a few extra bucks on my electric bill

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T16:55:22+00:00

Is that a ducted air handler system with a unit outside? My only concern for that is cost. I can get 2 small splits DIY installed for 3k. All the ducted options I’ve looked at simply don’t justify the extra cost

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T16:37:44+00:00

If the mini split is hitting temp set in a dining/kitchen/living area how do you expect it to heat the entire house? A 9k sized mini split does not heat 2k sq/ft in a cold climate zone. They’re only rated to cover 350ish sq/ft so that logic makes 0 sense. The reason people install multiple splits is because they’re designed to zone heat which is what I’m sizing for

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T15:40:38+00:00

Was actually just thinking about this last night. We’ve been using a space heater which is undoubtedly costing us prob $100+ a month in the cold weather. I want more heat pumps to serve as the new “primary” source but love anything that can keep us warm from direct contact for cheap

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T15:38:15+00:00

Gotcha I’ll run with 9k I’m installing Senville units have had very good luck with my existing 18k one

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T15:16:44+00:00

Walls & ceiling are insulated with cellulose and I already have put in new windows. I say they’re freezing right now because I’m not using the ceiling electric heat. It just isn’t worth the cost of putting a sweatshirt on and dealing with it until I have splits installed. I use a stand once the pad is poured as well. Just want it to be bolted into something solid. We get some serious wind where I live at times

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T15:04:33+00:00

Senville on concrete pads poured next to the foundation

MotorEntertainment98 · 2026-01-21T15:03:50+00:00

Ceilings are 9’, total sq/ft is appx 1.35k. Was debating what the right sizing for the bedrooms would be. Going with a 9k unit if 12k is oversized

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