Q: I am one of a growing number of Americans with a new mini-split heat pump. I have no idea how to maintain it or use it efficiently. I’ve talked with many other owners and we are all largely in the ...

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 ...

Tired of using loud and unsightly window air conditioners or clunky and underpowered portable air conditioners? Even if you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson installs a DIY mini split system using a MrCool unit.

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 ...

"Our old oil furnace was far less efficient and cost roughly three times as much per unit of heat." ...

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But that reactive cycle is increasingly being reconsidered – especially as more efficient and adaptable systems begin to ...