Mini Split A/C or Ductless A/C

Which option is best? Our HVAC technicians say that if you have a small cabin in a remote area (hard to get propane delivered?) then perhaps a mini-split is the solution for you.

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What Are They?

Mini-split A/C is not a kindergarten gymnastics team. Ductless AC — mini split heat pumps ARE a heating and cooling system. What makes it mini?

Even central air is a split system HVAC system — because 1 part is outside and 1 part is inside. A mini-split is not central air — but it IS great for smaller spaces or cabins.

Mini-splits are electric heating and cooling which is perfect for your man cave or garage office or summer house – because you won’t have to worry about duct work. As we mentioned before, electric heat can be more expensive to run, so consider that and talk to your installer.

They’re called a heat pump because it pumps heat outside of (or into) your home.

Details & Features

Single-Room

Do you have a basement room that’s always cold? A mini-split system might be just what you need! No matter if you’re using it every day or if it’s just for guests – you’ll have the convenience of heat or cooling whenever you want it – wherever you want it. It’s controlled right from that room, too.

Multi-Room

Now you’re thinking, ‘But I have a little 3-room cabin. Will a mini-split system work?’. Yes! Mini-splits can also work with multiple rooms. For a cabin – where you likely won’t be using it in the dead of winter – perfect.

Many mini-split systems can handle up to 4 rooms. You’ll have 4 indoor parts and 1 outdoor compressor. You can still have your rustic wood fireplace at your cabin, but when it’s time to go to bed, your mini-split can take over.

Remote Control

Mini splits don’t work well with smart thermostats. Instead most come with their own remote control. They’re also something isn’t recommended for an entire house – unless you already have another primary heating source. Mini splits would have a hard time heating an entire house in our Wisconsin winters.

Design Choices

Although it may feel strange to consider a box on your wall for your HVAC, you may find that once it’s installed that you don’t even see it. Check out these design photos from HGTV. Mini-splits can be a great solution!

(Make sure you don’t block the indoor unit with art or furniture. It needs space to work well.)