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.
No propane or natural gas mini splits on the market yet. With the government cracking down on the Carbon Dioxide in our atmosphere I wouldn’t anticipate a fossil fuel mini split, ever. I have to say it seems sort of futile to use natural gas or propane combined to fuel a mini split for several…
Installing a mini split head on an interior wall? Here’s what to know about condensate pumps, line routing, and avoiding costly mistakes. Finding just the right place to install the components of a ductless mini split is critical to the comfort and performance of these highly efficient units. Split means they are divided into two…
No, a you don’t need to vent a mini split. Mini split or ductless systems recirculate indoor air and require no venting to or from the out of doors. Ductless Mini Splits require no venting to the out of doors. Ductless air conditioners and heat pumps circulate indoor air only, and create no exhaust fumes…
You can run mini-split lines up, down, and vertically. Essentially, mini split lines can run anywhere you put them with a few restrictions. Good refrigeration line principles for mini splits are no different than any other heat pump or air conditioner. You can run a ductless line set up, down, or straight out. Try to…
Cover your b*** when looking at your mini-split warranties! If you don’t register your mini-split with the manufacturer, it could be for a shorter time. In order to have the full warranty you may have to register with the manufacturer. Registering your new ductless air conditioner or heat pump will qualify you for the most…
Ductless heat pumps and air conditioners work by the same principles as ducted systems. An outdoor compressor unit and an indoor air handler (head) to move the air. Ductless systems generally need a separate head for each area or room. For example, Daikin ductless HVAC systems can handle up to as many as eight zones…