Home Improvement The hidden costs of having a mini-split heating and air-conditioning system Air quality experts say units collect dust and mold and can be expensive to clean. Mini-splits are popular ...

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 ...

Ductless mini-splits have become increasingly prominent in apartments or condos that were originally built without air conditioning. This is mostly due to the compactness of the unit and the ease of ...

Every technician remembers the first time they encountered a ductless mini-split and the panic they felt inside. Not only do these units look unusual, but they behave to some extent differently from ...

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Woman using a remote to control a mini-split system hung on a wall - antoniodiaz/Shutterstock If you want to add an air conditioning system to your home without ...

Which mini split air conditioners are best? Mini split air conditioners are heating and cooling systems that allow users to control temperatures on a room-by-room basis. They are more efficient than ...

When he left a job at Google, Paul Lambert knew that he wanted to work on a new challenge that would interest him for the next decade. The answer: designing a better heat pump. Heat pumps now outsell ...

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, ...