Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

For nearly 20 years, The NEWS has followed the growing popularity of the HVACR mini-split market. A glance into the archives shows the ductless industry in its North American infancy in 2000, when 12 ...

Depending on where you live, air conditioning may be essential, a small luxury or rarely necessary — and this affects the type of system you need and the expected costs of replacement. It’s important ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 9, 2026 – Zone Air today announced the launch of the Zone Air DIY Series, a new kind of mini split built for homeowners who want a DIY mini split system that is energy ...

The 9,000- (9RLS3), 12,000- (12RLS3), and 15,000- (15RLS3) Btu model wall-mounted ductless split systems provide up to 33 SEER and 14.2 HSPF. All of the inverter wall-mount systems are available as ...

A heat pump heats and cools your home, functioning like a combined furnace and central air conditioner. Because it absorbs and moves heat from the air, it is exceptionally energy-efficient and ...

If you have ever looked into installing a mini split system, you may have noticed something confusing almost immediately: the price ranges are all over the place. Some sources suggest a mini split can ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thom Dunn Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once ...

Which mini split air conditioners are best? Mini split air conditioners are heating and cooling systems that allow users to control temperatures on a room-by-room basis. They are more efficient than ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Key Takeaways Mini-split ductless air systems have been around for decades, but they’ve ...