Are Mini Splits Cheaper to Run Than Window AC in Iowa?
Mini splits use less cooling electricity, but Iowa’s short cooling season limits the savings. Using Department of Energy figures and Iowa’s electricity rate, an ENERGY STAR window unit costs about $87 per cooling season versus about $64 for a 20 SEER2 mini split. That $23 annual difference does not repay the installation cost. TL;DR Cooling … Read more