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Spreadsheet for utility costs. You can download and replace with your utility costs, include all tax and nonsense surcharges... google ...... Version: HEAT-CALC-Vsn-D_1-09.xls In the states propane is expensive on average. Check out mini splits cost per million btu. My garge 30x36'...

As to noise I belief manufacturers test under optimal conditions, any extremes and the noise level increases. That said the few Mitsubishi units I have heard are quieter than my Fujitsu units which have low DB levels. You should find someone with the brand/model unit you want to buy, if...

I did not say water, I said moisture. As far a tools to skim, a trowel like this which only is used for joint compound, 18", anything smaller is much more work...

Agree, replacing with 3/8" is more work/expense. Skim coat is Ok but the OP would still have the issue with why the paper delaminated in the first place, there is moisture coming from the wall cavity.

If I needed to do it I would purge it at least twice with an ample amount of cleaning agent. If anyone wants a cheap flush, rather than close to $100.00...

Wonder how much oil will remain after a"professional" flushes a system, especially when many "professionals" do not produce leak free systems because it is time consuming.

Good luck removing the glue and patching so you can paint. As is the paper delaminated in spots, wait to you get the paper off then you will see the how much really needs repair. Have you ever skim coated a room ?, what a PITA, the dust is particularly enjoyable, if you chose this make sure you...

Agree with PoorUb , properly insulated you could get away with an efficient 18k unit but 24k gives an added margin for open doors/hot cars. Mind you Rhode Island is low temp unit country. For higher efficiency you could consider (2) 12k units, only using the second unit for really hot/cold...

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My single zone Fujitsu units have an HSPF between 13.8 and 14, depending on the rated capacity, which gives a pretty good average COP. Wish the industry was mandated to place all important verified efficiency information in there advertisements, it a shameful industry.

Considering heating costs are approx (4) times the cost for AC for average users SEER should not be relied upon to judge a splits efficiency except for states which rarely use heat but need AC more. This is what I found, HSPF2: Up to 8.5 Not great for Mn. Had to look around so Mr Cool likes...

Sounds about normal for ventilation. My ranch attic stays about a couple degrees above ambient because I have a back wall open, air comes in by an over hang soffit which is equivalent of approx 144sqft opening plus the soffit and ridge vent. If possible get as much ventilation as possible, the...

How much was this unit?

What, you don't recognize the basement in "Silence of the Lambs"?