A ductless heat pump goes by many different names - such as ductless AC and mini-split HVAC - but one thing remains the same: this type of system is one of the most efficient you can buy. A ductless heat pump is capable of efficiently maintaining a steady temperature...
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Ductless Heat Pump Maintenance and Repairs: What to Expect
There’s a lot to like about ductless heat pumps, including the fact that these systems can heat and cool your home in an effective and efficient manner. Adding to this, ductless heat pumps are known for being easy to install and durable. However, that doesn’t mean...
Will a Generator Run a Mini-Split Air Conditioner?
If you’re interested in installing a mini-split air conditioner in your home or office, you’re likely to have questions about performance and reliability. For example, if you live in the Boston area, you may rely on a generator to provide backup electricity, such as...
What Is Zoning and How Can It Help You Save on Your Energy Bill?
There are many benefits of installing a multi-zone ductless system in your home, including the opportunity to save money on your energy bill. During the cold Boston winters, you rely on your ductless system to provide heat to every nook and cranny of your home. And...
Can You Use a Smart Thermostat with a Mini-Split?
A mini-split HVAC system will benefit you and your home in a number of ways. From the savings on your energy bill to the whisper-quiet operation, there’s no shortage of advantages to going ductless when compared to your alternatives. In today’s day and age of advanced...
How Does a Ductless Mini-Split Work? Unpacking the Advantages for Older Boston Homes
Ductless mini-split systems are becoming increasingly popular among Boston homeowners due to their greater energy efficiency and quiet operation. It doesn’t hurt that mini-splits are significantly easier to install in older homes because they don’t require tearing...
Why Ice Forms on Your Ductless Mini-Split (And What You Can Do about It ASAP)
Boston residents are no stranger to the fist-waving frustration ice can cause in the winter months. When the conditions are just right, it can cover your car, driveway, trees, and—if you’re a ductless mini-split owner—your outdoor unit. With ice forming everywhere,...
A/C Rivalry: Central Air vs. Ductless Mini-Split Systems
Boston homeowners deal with some major temperature swings throughout the year: from blistering summers to unforgiving winters. In order to keep your home as comfortable as possible during Boston’s hot, sticky summers, you need an air conditioner that’s up for the...
Are Mini-Splits Energy Efficient?
Let’s get the answer to this question out of the way early on: Yes! A mini-split system is energy efficient, among many other things. In fact, the United States Department of Energy says that a mini-split with a zoning system can save you as much as 30 percent on your...
What Can You Expect from a Ductless Heat Pump Installation?
Many homeowners in the Boston area are interested in switching to a ductless, mini-split heat pump from their old furnace or boiler. Although these convenient and eco-friendly alternatives have been used in Europe and other regions for decades, they’re just now...
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