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systems reveals that the most common manufacturers are familiar Japanese home elec- tronics and appliance firms like Panasonic, Sanyo, Mitsubishi, and Fujistu. There are compa- nies now offering heat pumps powered directly by solar pan- els (check out
www.american-
minisplits.com/solairesolarm- inisplit.html). As all homes have such dif-
ferent requirements, the vari- ables make it hard to offer a general cost estimate for mini split systems. Plan to spend between $2000 and $5000 on a system, depending upon how many air handlers you’ll need to install. You’ll want to have an HVAC professional advise you on a customized system, appro- priately sized and designed to meet the specific needs of your home. For more information on
mini split heat pumps, see
www.eere.energy.gov/basics/ buildings/ductless_mini_split. html. To watch TV’s This Old House
pump’s heating and cooling ef- ficiency performance ratings in comparison to other available makes and models. It’s always a wise investment to choose the most energy-efficient unit you can afford that meets your
needs. Mini splits have been used in
Europe and Asia for many de- cades, and have a solid history of providing efficient, flexible, comfort in homes of all sizes. An online search for mini split
experts install a mini split sys- tem, see
www.thisoldhouse. com/toh/video/0,,1630888,00. html Jeff Feldman is a green building consultant. Get in touch at green-
pathconsulting@gmail.com
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