Best way to heat finished basement (living, cost of, floors)

[Kbinspections]

12,000-15,000 should be fine. But each situation is different.

[BelairProspect]

Originally Posted by Kbinspections

12,000-15,000 should be fine. But each situation is different.

Was this in response to my basment at 1000 sq feet?

I suppose 9000 is too small and no harm going to 12000?

[Kbinspections]

Yes, it also depends how the 1000 sf is configured, insulation, and conditions above the basement.

Cost difference between the 2 models in not much.

[BelairProspect]

Anyone hear of these ductless floor units instead of wall units?

[BelairProspect]

Originally Posted by Kbinspections

Yes, it also depends how the 1000 sf is configured, insulation, and conditions above the basement.

Cost difference between the 2 models in not much.

Im looking to put it on the wall with the rear open to the storage room (above the globe)

[Kbinspections]

How tall is the ceiling?

[BelairProspect]

Originally Posted by Kbinspections

How tall is the ceiling?

8.5, and 7.5 where HVAC trunk runs

[Kbinspections]

12,000 should be fine.....some of they systems have a dehumidification cycle, a big bonus for a basement.

[BelairProspect]

Originally Posted by Kbinspections

12,000 should be fine.....some of they systems have a dehumidification cycle, a big bonus for a basement.

Thanks and believe you're right and deciding to go up to 12 from 9 but not up to 18

[BelairProspect]

So one contractor is stating that a higher btu unit will have a heat pump that operates in lower outdoor temperatures, and below a certain outdoor temperature a smaller unit will produce less heat?

"The output mostly depends on the outdoor temperature, but as you can see it does differ with indoor temperatures as well but very minimal.

It isn't a calculation of how much load is needed like it would be in manual J.

For instance if you take a look at the chart in the red box. It shows you the output for the 24 degrees farenheit outdoor temperature with indoor temperature of 64 degrees will only give you 9.51K BTU on the Art Cool Gallery unit. Which is not enough for your need of 12K you mentioned when the temperature goes that low."