DIY mini-split installations are voiding warranties and causing hidden moisture damage that doesn't show up until months after the unit is running. Undersized units — a problem tied directly to ...

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Mini-split heating and air-conditioning systems can boost your home’s energy efficiency, but they come with trade-offs, air quality experts say. These small, electric systems are replacing traditional ...

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because it absorbs and moves heat from the air, it is exceptionally energy-efficient and ...

Ever had an AC running all day and still felt uncomfortable? Or a system that cools too fast, then leaves the room uneven and ...

This mini-split system was used in several rooms in this 1840 square foot house in Bainbridge Island, WA. The house was designed by Davis Studio Architecture and Design. The mini-split system was from ...

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As the weather heats up, our thoughts turn to chilling out. If your home doesn’t have central AC, you have options. Window air conditioners remain one of the least expensive ways to cool a room.