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 ...

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 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Most of the rest of the world has relied on ductless mini-split systems for their heating and cooling needs for decades, but that has not been the case in the U.S. That’s because a majority of homes ...

Home climate control often comes with trade-offs: a second-floor bedroom that stays five degrees warmer than the rest of the house, rising electricity costs during peak summer months, or the high cost ...

A question I pose to the attendees of each mini split class I conduct is: Can you oversize an inverter ductless mini split system? Before you start writing your reply to what I’m sure you think is an ...

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