What a ductless mini-split installation involves
A mini-split has two parts. An outdoor unit sits on a pad or wall bracket, and one or more indoor heads mount high on an interior wall or in a ceiling cassette. They connect through a three-inch sleeve carrying refrigerant lines, wiring and a condensate drain. Most single-head jobs are done in a day. We handle the electrical circuit, the line set routing, the sleeve and the exterior sealing, then commission the system and show you how the remote and modes actually work.
What we check and install
Before anything gets mounted we measure the room, note window area and insulation, and size the BTU capacity to the space instead of guessing high. Oversized heads short cycle and leave rooms clammy. We look at where the outdoor unit can sit clear of roof runoff and leaf drop, since wet winters here mean defrost cycles matter, and we want drainage away from the pad. We confirm the electrical panel has room for the circuit, plan the line set path, and pick head placement that moves air across the room rather than at a wall.
How we decide ductless is the right call
Ductless makes sense when running ducts would mean opening ceilings, when one or two rooms are the whole problem, or when the house has no duct system worth extending. If you already have decent ducts and a working air handler, a central heat pump or AC installation is often the better use of your money and we will say so. Multi-zone systems let each room hold its own temperature, which suits bedrooms and home offices. We give you both options in writing with the tradeoffs spelled out.
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Do mini-splits heat as well as cool?
Yes. A ductless mini-split is a heat pump, so it does both. Modern units keep producing heat through our typical winter lows, and many homeowners end up using them more for heating than cooling.
Can one outdoor unit handle several rooms?
Often, yes. Multi-zone systems run two to five indoor heads off one outdoor unit, each with its own control. We size the outdoor unit to the combined load and check that the line set routing to each room is workable.
Will a mini-split help with wildfire smoke?
The indoor heads have washable filters that catch dust, but they are not smoke filtration. For smoke season we usually pair a mini-split with a portable or whole-home filtration setup. Ask us and we will explain the options for your layout.
How it works
- Step 1
Tell us the symptom
Call or fill in the quote form. Describe the noise, the smell, the temperature, and when it started. That detail helps us bring the right parts and gives you an honest idea of the visit ahead.
- Step 2
We diagnose on site
A technician checks the thermostat, airflow, electrical connections, refrigerant behaviour and the outdoor unit. We tell you what failed and why, in plain language, before anyone reaches for a part or a price.
- Step 3
You choose the repair
We lay out the fix, any parts on order, and what happens if you wait. Once you agree, we do the work and confirm the system holds temperature before we pack up and leave.
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Why homeowners call us
- Heat pumps are our normalIn this region heat pumps outnumber furnaces, so defrost boards, reversing valves and short cycling in wet weather are everyday work for us. We know how these systems behave in a cold December rain, not just on a test bench.
- Wet winter defrost problemsIce on the outdoor coil, a unit that runs and runs without warming the house, puddles that refreeze under the pad. We trace whether it is a sensor, a stuck valve, drainage, or airflow, then fix the actual cause.
- Filtration after smoke seasonWildfire smoke turned indoor air quality into a real conversation here. We look at filter fit, return sizing and IAQ options that your blower can actually push air through, rather than choking the system with the wrong media.
- We explain before we chargeYou get the diagnosis, the options and the trade-offs before work starts. If a repair is not worth it on an old system, we say so. No pressure, no jargon dumped on you at the door.
- All major brands, gas & electricOne independent crew for Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem and more.
- Straight answersNot worth fixing? We say that out loud, and often it saves you the visit fee.
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