During the heat wave, Texans are looking for new ways to cool down. One of those ways is mini-split air conditioning systems. Mini-split units include two main parts, an outdoor compressor or ...

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 ...

Mini-splits are the talk of the town where I live in California, largely because of the likelihood that gas appliances may not be available for much longer here. A mini-split heat pump system is ...

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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 ...

Mini split air conditioners are a great option for older homes without ductwork or for scenarios where installing it is just not feasible, such as in apartments or reduced budget situations. They're ...

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 ...

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