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Message: [QUOTE="Petero, post: 4814525, member: 3102"] I live in Central New York (and still a rabid UConn fan) with a solar panel system and a ductless mini split system in a 4,200 sq ft 1850 farmhouse. Both have been installed over a year and here are our results. We used our back up heat (a natural gas ducted furnace) just 2 days last winter only when the temp/wind chill reached -35. Normal lows can be and were -10 and we had no problems. New air source heat pumps are vastly better than even 3 yr old units. Don't worry about the "not below 30" scare tactics from traditional hvac guys. Our home is much more comfortable, has A/C (modestly used given where we live) and much quieter. Our systems were installed in Oct and Nov and thus the solar production was low during the winter but by March we were producing enough to break even.The months April-October produced enough extra that I don't expect a bill of any size from now on. The air source system is 30% more efficient at making heat than a central heating system . Before you make any decisions understand your rebates for your state, they do vary, and can make a difference in your $$$ invested and your payback. Combing solar and air source heat pumps is the ideal if you can swing it. Finally, when it comes to choosing the actual units, research the options thoroughly.The brand name Co's produce units designed for different temperature zones. Prices can be steep if you chase the big boys. Some nonstandard names offer excellent products at 40% less with the same or better warranties. We chose units from a company named Senville, and their Artic Aura series which works to about -30f. The installer has had them in his own home for 3 years and had only things to say about them. After a full year we agree with him Good luck. [/QUOTE]

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