Mini-Split Heat Pump units are a great way to heat and cool a garage since they are small and are low-cost to operate. They can be installed by an HVAC company or by a handy Do-It-Yourself type person. DIY mini-split kits have become very popular since they can be installed by a homeowner and are… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk-through if needed. Vacuuming down a mini split system is necessary before releasing the refrigerant. It also is the main way a unit is tested for leaks. The process is not difficult and easy enough for a DIYer with the right tools. Tools… Read More »
Pioneer makes several mini-split units, with the 12,000 BTU unit being one of them. The Pioneer Company is a relatively new name to air conditioning systems and is known for making inexpensive products that compete with big-name brand companies. Besides the 12000 BTU units, they also make smaller and larger units, 9,000-36,000 BTU. 12,000 BTU… Read More »
Do-It-Yourself Mini Split units have become very popular since they are a good alternative to high-cost HVAC installations. They come with almost everything needed except tools and electrical wiring to a panel. There are many units available from small 9000 BTU units to large 36000 BTU units. Heat pump units such as Pioneer both heat… Read More »
Mini split heat pumps are one of the best ways to heat and cool a space, and when combined in a kit, they make for the perfect do-it-yourself option. Mini split systems are smaller than traditional home HVAC units and work well in many scenarios, from heating and cooling a home addition to a garage.… Read More »
Window mounted air conditioning units are widely used in many scenarios to help cool a space. There are many available from vary small units to quality quiet models all built to fit the situation. Most window units range from around 6,000-25,000 BTU’s which is the cooling capacity a unit has. Larger units range from 10,000-25,000… Read More »
Dual Zone mini split systems are great HVAC units when cooling many rooms is needed. Single Zone units heat and cool 1 room, while Dual zone units heat and cool 2 rooms. What Is a Dual Zone Mini Split? A Dual Zone mini split, sometimes called multi-zone, heats and cools two rooms using only one… Read More »
Doing a DIY Mini Split install is a great way to save money for the DIY handy type of person. Even though you will save on labor-cost installing a mini split unit yourself, some tools will need to be bought. The good news is for small mini split jobs expensive HVAC equipment is not required… Read More »
If you have a mini split that gives an P0 error code it is an IPM Module Fault or IGBT Over-Current Protection error. Several things can cause an P0 error code on a mini split and of course the error can be manufacture specific. The most common fix is to turn the unit off at… Read More »
If you have a mini split that gives an F0 error code it is a Compressor Overload Current Protection error. Several things can cause an F0 error code on a mini split and of course the error can be manufacture specific. The most common fix is to turn the unit off at the breaker for… Read More »