Mini splits are a ductless HVAC solution ideal for heating and cooling individual rooms or additions. They’re efficient, easy to install, and perfect for homes without traditional ductwork. In this section, you’ll find expert guides on sizing a mini split, understanding SEER ratings, managing multiple zones, and solving common issues like sensor errors or noisy operation. Whether you’re adding a unit to a garage or upgrading your whole-home comfort, these articles will help you get the most out of your mini split system.
Outdoor mini split wind baffles protect your unit from strong wind and snow. Learn when they’re needed and how to build or install one the right way. We live in the high desert of Central Oregon. Wind can be a huge obstacle for these little mini splits to draw air through the coils against a…
Many of my customers are thrilled when they realize how available these maintenance tools for mini splits are to the public. And I believe you will also. Mini split systems are efficient, quiet, and compact. But like any HVAC equipment, they need regular maintenance to perform their best. The good news? You don’t need expensive…
In the history of mini split systems, it’s interesting how quickly they have adapted into the American culture with an amazing amount of flexibility. Everyone has seen, knows of, or has a mini split. Just this morning, a friend asked me if a mini split would work in his garage. I told him to check…
Before you consider a DIY mini split install take the time to read this article. It will save you time and money. Remorse is a condition we all experience when we look back on an experience and realize we could have done something better or different. That’s why I’m offering you some ideas to consider…
A base pan heater can give a mini split a little edge to get through the coldest months of winter. Keeping the ice from building up inside the outdoor unit. This is an affiliate site. I suggest products that I find useful pertaining to this article. You are not required to buy. If you do,…
Yes, you can paint a ductless mini split to improve its aesthetic appeal and sort of hide its presence. That might cure one of my biggest complaints! The biggest complaint I hear about a mini split unit is how ugly they are, like an eyesore hanging on the wall. They definitely have no apparent beauty,…
Customers ask me if they can put their new mini splits in weird places. In the garage, on the roof, in a basement, or even under the deck. But not too many ask if they can put it in the attic. Actually, under a deck is quite feasible because they are side-discharged. I had a…
You can try to get a better filter for a mini split, but you should know that increasing the filter’s efficiency can reduce the mini split’s efficiency. In other words, increasing filter efficiency reduces airflow, which can damage the mini-split and void your warranty. Now, if that didn’t cause you to read more and dig…
It’s a good thing you’ve asked this question because it shows your concern for your safety and the safety of those you care about, which is everyone I hope. That “Happily Ever After” sign that you can see above has some significance. I can’t conceive of any possible way that a mini split could produce…