Same_Pay_8419 t1_iui5qos wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:51 PM

Had an old AC + ducts on second floor and oil baseboard for whole house. Switched to ducted heat pump upstairs + minisplits downstairs. They are cold climate models and sized to offset entire heating load. So should not need oil this winter. Even with our electricity rates, oil would have to drop back to ~$2/gallon to be cheaper, not counting maintenance, etc. Would look into state incentives (up to $1,500/ton through Dec 31) and financing (1% to 15k). We will save 2-3k this winter with very little out of pocket.

Good calculator for comparing heating costs:

https://www.efficiencymaine.com/at-home/heating-cost-comparison/

LordConnecticut t1_iuiquxx wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:13 PM

I have a similar situation to you. My entire house already ducted for central air, I’m trying to figure out how difficult it would be to switch the condenser to a heat pump. I believe my air handler is already compatible.

Anyway, if you don’t mind me asking, what was the cost for your ducted system?

Same_Pay_8419 t1_iuizbk2 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 6:09 PM

Unfortunately, cannot breakout the cost of the ducted system as it uses the same outdoor condenser as the minisplits. And I had to get a new air handler. But you should definitely look into the high efficiency centrally ducted heat pump units which should be able to be sole source of heating even in Connecticut. State has a list of units eligible for the rebate program:

https://dev1.energizect.com/file/28936/download?token=vYr4HF11