What Are Mini Split Heat Pumps?

Mini splits, also called ductless heat pumps, ductless splits or split ductless systems, are small heat pump air conditioners that do not require ductwork. They can be mounted in an unobtrusive area on the wall or ceiling to offer discreet air conditioning to rooms individually. Ductless mini splits use up to 25% less energy than central air. They are a silent, discreet and efficient alternative to traditional cooling systems.

Benefits of Ductless Mini Split Heat Pumps

Mini-splits come with great benefits:

Easy to use and install: The middle name for mini splits is simplicity. There is no central system to complicate things, making it much easier to install them. The highly skilled team at Clear the Air can install a split air conditioner in your household within a single day.

Highly energy-efficient: Ductless systems are even more energy-efficient than traditional systems. This is because there is no ductwork involved; ducts can easily be damaged and form leaks that waste up to 30% of your conditioned air, a problem ductless mini split air conditioners don't have. This makes split systems a highly efficient alternative to central air.

Great for home additions and unfinished spaces: Mini-splits work brilliantly in spaces like garages, attics and extensions to the home. These are usually areas or additions that do not have ductwork, and adding ductwork to tie them into your central heat and AC system would not only require you to pay for new ducts, but also to pay for a whole new HVAC system capable of meeting the additional load.

They work silently:  Central heating and cooling systems with ductwork are generally noisier compared to mini splits. Central air conditioning is noisy as it has to circulate air throughout the home and mechanical noise could add to the noise levels. A ductless mini split works very quietly as they are simpler systems, often making so little noise that you don't even realize they're running!