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What is the Best Dual Zone (Multi-Zone) Mini Split System (2025)

Our Picks for the Best Dual Zone Mini Split Systems

Dual Zone mini split systems are great HVAC units when cooling or heating more than one room is needed. Single Zone units heat and cool one room, while Dual zone units heat and cool two rooms. What Is a Dual Zone Mini Split? A Dual Zone mini split, sometimes called multi-zone, heats and cools two… Read More »

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Our Picks for the Best Micron Gauge for HVAC

Best Micron Gauge for HVAC

Pulling a vacuum on an HVAC system is necessary for installing, fixing, and repairing HVAC units. When a vacuum is pulled, there is two ways to measure it with either a manifold gauge or a micron gauge. What is a Micron Gauge Used for in HVAC? A micron gauge is used to read the pressure… Read More »

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Common Causes When Mini Split Not Blowing Cold or Hot Air

Causes When Mini Split Not Blowing Cold Air

If you have a mini split that is no longer blowing out cold or hot air, there can be several causes and fixes. Mini split units are usually very reliable and last many years for cooling and heating space. As with anything, there can be issues at times with the problem needs to be narrowed… Read More »

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Best Mini Split Air Conditioners Buyers Guide 2025

Best Mini Split Air Conditioners 2020

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 »

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Our Picks for Best Mini Split With Ceiling Vents Cassette

Best Mini Split Units With Indoor Ceiling Cassette

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 »

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Best Mini Split Heat Pump for a Garage (Cooling and Heating)

Best Mini Split Heat Pump for a Garage 2

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 »

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How To Wire Up a Mini Split Air Conditioner or Heat Pump

How To Wire Up a Mini Split

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 »

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How To Add R410a Refrigerant to a Mini Split that Has a Low Charge

How To Add R410a Refrigerant to a Mini Split that Has a Low Charge

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 »

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Best DIY Mini Split Heat Pumps that Cool and Heat

Our Picks for BEST DIY Mini Split Heat Pump that Cools and Heats 2020

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 »

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How To Fix a Mini Split E7 Error Code

How To Fix a Mini Split E7 Error Code

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 »

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