For years my kitchen heating situation hadn’t been great.
I used a ventless heater on the floor that really didn’t do its job. The heater wouldn’t frequently flash a clogged filter light at me. I then would clean out the filter and it would work for maybe a few hours. Then the warning light would come back on. I even had my husband use an air compressor to blow all the dust and dirt out of it. The heater still threatens us. I was worried it would catch on fire if left unattended. Even when it heated, it wasn’t really good. The tile floors in the kitchen were chilly. The granite countertops didn’t feel good. Nobody wanted to hang out in that space. I finally ripped out the ventless heater to get more lower cabinet storage. I then mounted an indoor air handler and thermostat on the wall. I now own a ductless mini split and it is so much better. The ductless heater actually can warm the entire space. The tile no longer feels cold and people are more likely to linger in the kitchen now. Another bonus to this type of system is that it provides cooling. The ac is so great in the summer. Nowhere else in my house is there an air conditioner. Honestly if I had to choose, having AC in the kitchen is best. I can’t cool myself down while running the hot oven and burners on top. Also, the smart thermostat means I can adjust the temperature even if I am not at home. I just need my phone and wifi to operate the app.