What Is a Mini Split HVAC System? Our Picks for Best Mini Split Air Conditioners Best Mini Split Comparison Chart Can You Install a Mini Split System Yourself? How Hard is it To Install a Mini Split System? How Long Do Mini Split Air Conditioners Last? How Much Does It Cost to Install a Mini… Read More »
Mini split units come in three main types of packages, including wall mounted, floor mounted, and cassette style units. Wall units are the most commonly used type of indoor condenser for mini split installations, but ceiling cassette units are also available and work just as well. A ceiling cassette has the advantage of looking better… Read More »
Best Mini Split for a Garage What Size Mini Split Does a Garage Need? Do Mini Split Units Heat and Cool? How to Install a Mini Split in a Garage Mini split heat pump units are a great way to heat and cool a garage since they are small and low-cost to operate. They can… Read More »
Wiring Mini Split Inside Control Wires Wiring a Mini Split Electric AC Items Needed Disconnect Box Types of Wire Gauge for Mini Split Wiring a Disconnect Box To Mini Split Wiring from Breaker Panel to the Disconnect Box Wiring up a mini split HVAC unit is not difficult but does require some basic electrical knowledge.… Read More »
Mini split units are great at cooling and heating an area and can operate for many years with no issues. Although they usually work well, one issue that can happen is the refrigerant charge becomes low, and the unit does not work as well as it once did. When this happens, the unit will need… Read More »
Which DIY Mini Split Units Heat and Cool? How Hard is a DIY Mini Split to Install? What is the Best DIY Mini Split Heat Pump? Our Picks for Best DIY Mini Split Heat Pumps DIY Mini Split Heat Pump Comparison Chart How Big a DIY Mini Split (BTU) Should You Get? Mini split heat… Read More »
If you have a mini split with an E7 error code, the usual cause is a mode conflict or a communication issue. There are also a few things a DIY type person can do before calling an HVAC tech. Of course, if in doubt, always call a professional HVAC tech. Below are the things to… Read More »
DF code on a mini split, means it is in Defrost Mode. A DF (Defrost Mode) is normal and usually temporary. If it does not clear after 15-20 minutes and the outside unit is not frozen there may be an issue. A Mini split unit will go into defrost mode when the outside unit becomes… Read More »
Mini split units are very popular since they have very high efficiency ratings and are very adaptable to many scenarios. Package types include 1-zone, 2-zone, 3-zone, 4-zone, and 5-zone multi zone systems. 5-zone systems, also called Quint units, are a good fit for a building that needs five rooms cooled and heated with a single… Read More »
Mini Split units are great DIY AC units to install and cool an open space or section of a home. After installing a unit, the wiring and refrigerant line-set is left exposed and is a bit ugly to look at. An easy, low-cost fix is to buy a decorative line-set cover kit that hides all… Read More »