People across the United States, and around the globe, are feeling the sweltering heat this summer. 

Trying to stay cool, a Redditor took to the r/Hawaii subreddit to follow up on another post about mini-split air conditioning. 

The mini split is a type of heating and cooling system that does not require ductwork like central air conditioning. People tend to like mini splits because they are energy-efficient and you have a fair amount of control over different rooms in the house. Many mini splits are heat pumps, so they both heat and cool a space. 

"I'm a little worried about how much it will cost to run the unit," the post read. 

The original poster is certainly not alone. People across the country are concerned about rising electricity costs as they try to beat the summer heat. 

The top commenter mentioned that they had solar and, with a moderate temperature setting, their AC units only consumed 0.1 to 0.4 kW.  

In general, going solar is one of the best ways to save money on your home energy costs and reduce reliance on dirty energy that contributes to heat-trapping pollution in the atmosphere.

If you're ready to upgrade your HVAC setup, check out Mitsubishi for next steps. The company has a ton of great tools to help you find the right installer and unit at a good price. Plus, they have a large offering of super-efficient mini-split heat pumps.

And with EnergySage's free services, the average person can get nearly $10,000 in incentives for solar purchases and installations, helping to keep appliances like mini splits affordable. EnergySage has a helpful tool that shows a state-by-state map of the average cost of a home solar panel system along with state-specific incentives. 

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Lots of comments on the post offered additional advice to optimize the mini-splits. 

One response noted, "How well you control the airflow and the heat coming into and out of the house is critical too."

Another user said that their energy bills went down, and they were pleased with how much quieter the mini splits were.

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