Hello, l'm looking to get AC (and heat pumps) in my 2100 sq ft colonial. Myplan was to get traditional ducted AC on the 2nd floor and 2 mini splits on the 1st floor. The install of central AC is going to require duct work, my house has none. My contractor recommended I get 1 system for the entire house, traditional ducted central AC with heat pumps rather than ducted system upstairs and mini splits downstairs. He said the one ducted system is the better choice and I'd be happier with it. The cost of either option is about the same. Obviously the entire ducted system is more work for him so it doesn't seem he's pushing me to the ducted system because it's easier. The only downside is he says the ducts will come through the closets but the duct is pretty small and he says they hide it behind cloth, most people don't even know it's there when he's done (pic attached) If the price is more or less the same. What's the better choice. Full ducted system or ducted and mini splits? I've been going back and forth and can't decide. The contractor obviously said he would do anything I want. [img]https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.doityourselft.com-vbulletin/960x1280/ac_feb31efb83b626b7d7142fbd012133fc11c2d7ba.jpg[/img]

I'm looking at replacing the capacitors in all three of my outside condensing units but what specs should I look at for compatibility? I see microfarads, percentage of variation, AC volts, etc but wanted to know if some of those can be close or if they need to be spot-on for replacements to avoid damaging the unit. Amazon has some deals on similar products that doesn't exactly match but are close. Thanks!