we just bought an old-old house and the quote for central air is $30k because of all the ductwork — so yeah we have portable and window ac units.

Look at minisplits. We did heads on outside walls. I wanted ceiling but that wasn't an option. Honestly, i don't notice the heads much and appreciate not having loud window units.

If it was a gut remodel I would but this is in a historic district and it’s 95% original untouched bungalow — would be a visual crime to put minisplits in We have the rolling heat pump mobile units that do a solid 800-1000 sqft w ease. I think I paid $600 ea? And the window units (that work)