We have a split-level house with no ducts here in Wisconsin. There are 2-3 weeks where it is unbearable upstairs. This is fine for the wife and me, but we are thinking about some form of AC since we have friends stay and plan on having kids soon. We hope to recoup some of the cost through Airbnb (DNC is here next July and hope to bring a few K) and home value when we eventually sell.
He have radiator heat and it is a 4 level house (Basement, lower level, upper level front, and upstairs). Doesn't seem ideal for Central Air. We bought for 170k in a hot market 2 years ago when the house was valued at $200k+ on most sites due to no AC/Garage. It had been sitting on the market for months and guessing the difference was 50/50 on no garage/AC? I would think AC would've brought the cost up $10k+. This isn't our forever home, but will be there at least 7 more years. Figured we would get the benefits and then recoup a little when we sell.
Anyone have experience with installing air conditioning to a split level? Is it a not-completely-horrible idea to add to the house? What price range am I looking at?