Mini-splits promised to fix home comfort — but the boom created new headaches.

If your home isn’t equipped for central air conditioning, mini-splits may be a smart alternative, particularly if you don’t want to install and remove clunky window units each season. Mini-splits, ...

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 ...

Buying a mini split for a Texas home is not the same decision as buying one in Ohio or Oregon. The sizing rules are different. The efficiency requirements are higher. The humidity dynamics in Houston ...

HVAC technicians have a tough job. The work is physically demanding, with technicians often expected to work quickly in extreme temperatures, cramped spaces, and lift heavy equipment. And not all HVAC ...

Home climate control often comes with trade-offs: a second-floor bedroom that stays five degrees warmer than the rest of the house, rising electricity costs during peak summer months, or the high cost ...

Q: I am one of a growing number of Americans with a new mini-split heat pump. I have no idea how to maintain it or use it efficiently. I’ve talked with many other owners and we are all largely in the ...

Also called ductless air conditioners, these units are a good option for keeping your space cool if you lack ductwork Ductless mini-splits are installed through a wall and take the place of portable ...