If your home isn’t equipped for central air conditioning, mini-splits may be a smart alternative, particularly if you don’t want to install and remove clunky window units each season. Mini-splits, ...

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Buying a mini split for a Texas home is not the same decision as buying one in Ohio or Oregon. The sizing rules are different. The efficiency requirements are higher. The humidity dynamics in Houston ...

It’s a rare homeowner that isn’t annoyed that at least one room in their house is steaming hot or icy cold. Such spaces are always uncomfortable, no matter how often the thermostat is adjusted. And ...

You may have heard of ductless mini-split air conditioners or heat pumps recently. They’re one of the more recent developments in HVAC technology. But is one right for your home? Ductless mini-splits ...

It’s a rare homeowner that isn’t annoyed that at least one room in their house is steaming hot or icy cold. Such spaces are always uncomfortable, no matter how often the thermostat is adjusted. And ...

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Mini-splits promised to fix home comfort — but the boom created new headaches.

This mini-split system was used in several rooms in this 1840 square foot house in Bainbridge Island, WA. The house was designed by Davis Studio Architecture and Design. The mini-split system was from ...

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Also called ductless air conditioners, these units are a good option for keeping your space cool if you lack ductwork Ductless mini-splits are installed through a wall and take the place of portable ...