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Mechanical / HVACaka: ductless mini-splitaka: ductless splitaka: mini-split heat pump

Mini-Split

In Plain English

A ductless air conditioning and heating system with a small outdoor unit connected to wall-mounted indoor units.

Definition

A ductless heating and cooling system consisting of a small outdoor condensing unit connected by refrigerant piping to one or more compact indoor air handling units mounted on walls, ceilings, or floors. Mini-split systems are efficient, quiet, and easy to install in buildings without existing ductwork. Multi-zone mini-splits can serve multiple rooms from a single outdoor unit.

Example

A 4-zone mini-split system conditions the four perimeter offices without disturbing the existing ceiling in the historic building.

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