Riyadth A.
Google
We decided to switch from gas furnace and water heater to electric heat pump heating (and cooling), and initially received quotes for a central ducted heat pump to replace our gas furnace. We also reached out to Stout's to learn about options with ductless systems, but we've only had ducted systems before now. We were certain that we wanted a heat pump (after living with one for 17 years before moving back to California), but we were surprised with the many benefits of a ductless system.
We alreay knew that we would need to upgrade/repair our duct system if we went with a ducted heat pump, and that was going to add to the overall cost of the system. That is probably the fact that tipped us over into the ductless camp, but we also were very interested in the efficiency of the ductless system, the ability to set different rooms to different set-points, and the fact that not having ducts means not having out-of-sight places where dust would build up. Plus, the ductless option gave us a furnace-sized space for extra storage in the garage!
Stout's team did a great job installing a Rheem heat pump water heater and Daikin "multi-split" ductless system (one outdoor unit, and 5 indoor units, covering all of our 3-bedroom home's needs). The equipment is running very well, providing plenty of hot water and cool air. We're confident that the house will be comfortable throughout the winter as well, as the system was well-sized to our needs.
I'm very happy that I gave Stout's the chance to teach me about ductless mini-split systems, and their crew of technicians were excellent to work with. I would absolutely make the same choices if I had to do this all over again!