mini-split

Ductless AC unit

A mini-split is a type of heating and cooling system that doesn't require ductwork.

It consists of an outdoor compressor unit connected to one or more indoor air-handling units mounted on walls or ceilings, with refrigerant lines running between them.

Mini-splits allow for zone-based climate control, letting users heat or cool individual rooms independently.

We installed a mini-split in the garage since it wasn't connected to the central air.

equipment

ductless

Without internal tubes

evaporator · inverter · BTU · heat pump · blower · coil · thermostat · remote control · fan · unit

zoning

room

Enclosed interior area

  • zoneBounded area designation
  • bedroomRoom for sleeping
  • garageEnclosed vehicle storage structure

sunroom · addition · basement · attic · office · studio · apartment · independent · head unit

installation

mounting

Steadily increasing in degree

DIY · contractor · HVAC technician · permit · placement · height · breaker · voltage · outdoor unit · vacuum pump

efficiency

variable speed

Changeable operational pace

high efficiency · modulating · green · sustainable · standby mode

Categories
Opposites
HVAC system type

mini-splitcentral air

Ducted household cooling system

central air conditioning · central heating · window unit

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G