Ductless Articles

Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits?

August 22, 2025
Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits? A wall-mount mini-split heating and air conditioning unit installed in a new house. A modern heat pump, this unit heats a house in winter and cools in the summer. This type of system eliminates ductwork which is a primary source of inefficiency in a conventional system making this about 30% more efficient. This particular unit has an eye sensor which pans the room looking for hot or cold spots and directs the airflow accordingly.

They’re called ductless mini splits because they don’t require ductwork and consist of two main components—a compact indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor—connected by refrigerant lines. This “split” design allows for efficient, targeted heating and cooling in specific areas.

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What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System?

February 21, 2025
What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System? Changing the filter in the air conditioner. The concept of safe and healthy housing.

A ductless heating and cooling system, or a mini split, is a splendid choice for your Chicago home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, and you can enjoy them all for years to come if you maintain the system on a consistent basis.

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Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless!

February 14, 2025
Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless! Relaxed young hispanic female homeowner sitting on huge comfortable couch, turning on air conditioner with remote controller, switching on cooler system, setting comfortable temperature in living room.

You probably already know about the advantages of ductless heating and cooling systems—and how they can significantly lower your Skokie home’s carbon footprint while improving your indoor air quality (IAQ).

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Air Conditioning Maintenance: Does Your Ductless Mini-Split System Need a Tune-Up?

January 1, 2025

Has it been 6 months since your last ductless system tune-up? If so, then yes, your ductless system needs a tune-up again!  The fact of the matter is, if you are utilizing a ductless mini-split system for your heating and cooling, you need to schedule maintenance twice as often as other HVAC systems—after all, you’re…

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Ductless ACs Improve Indoor Air Quality and Control Humidity

April 1, 2024
Loving couple with arms around each other to represent improving your home's air quality.

Your home’s Indoor air quality is often two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These pollutants contribute to many diseases as well as respiratory conditions like asthma and allergies. It Might Be Time to Split Installing a ductless air conditioner (AC), also known as a…

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