Mini-Split Systems
Mini split systems are cooling and heating systems that enable the homeowner to control the temperatures in individual rooms or spaces. They also have other advantages such as for room additions where installing ductwork is not feasible and for homes with “non-ducted” heating systems.
Mini-split systems have two main components:
An outdoor compressor/condenser and
An indoor air-handling unit(s) (evaporator).
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Mini-split systems are easy to install because they typically only require a three-inch hole through a wall for the conduit; which houses the power and communication cables, copper tubing, and a condensation drain line, linking the outdoor and indoor units.
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Mini-split heat pumps are great solutions for new construction homes and existing whole home structures. They are especially good choices as retrofit add-ons to houses with “non-ducted” heating systems, such as radiant panels, hydronic (hot water heat), and space heaters (wood, kerosene, propane).
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They can also be a good choice for room additions where extending or installing distribution ductwork is not feasible, and energy efficient new homes that require only a small space conditioning system.