Since the weather in Tuscaloosa, AL is so mild, I was able to get by with a heat pump system, then a heat pump is a two for one Heating and A/C system. You get both heating and cooling functions with one device… The outdoor component is connected via piping and tubing to multiple indoor air handlers throughout the house, however put an air handler with a thermostat in every room of the apartment and you get zone control, then customized heating and cooling is the way to go; I now don’t have to cool unused rooms in the summer. When I am cooking in the study room, I only have to supply A/C there in the wintertime. It saves a lot of money and boosts the comfort in the household. A heat pump also eliminates the need for air duct. With no air duct you aren’t getting the indoor air quality problems like you are used to. Also the lack of air duct means less air loss and debris floating in the air. A ductless heat pump should be checked yearly however it often does not need any kind of love. The best part is how the system operates. It moves existing heat energy. It operates like an cooling system in the Summer and in the winter time it pumps the outdoor heat inside of the house. This creates cleaner indoor air and is cheaper in operation. It also is safer and environmentally friendly due to not burning and churning fossil fuels. No combustion process or purchasing of fuel necessary. A heat pump is entirely a nice option for Alabama homes.