Ductless Articles

Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits?

July 31, 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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Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless!

August 29, 2024
Relaxed young Hispanic female homeowner sitting on huge comfortable couch.

A ductless system, also known as a mini split, can add comfort to areas of your Washington home where ductwork cannot reach. Whether you are remodeling or adding new living space, our team at Dana’s Heating & Cooling is ready to assist.

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Ductless Mini Splits for Comfortable and Healthy Living

May 15, 2024
Woman enjoying the cool breeze on her couch after a ductless mini split installation in her living room.

Fortunately, ductless mini splits can provide all the essentials for home comfort—warm air, cool air, ventilation, and humidity control. Plus, they’re much more efficient than a standard air conditioner and furnace combination.

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Going Ductless

June 16, 2023
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Going ductless is a smart investment that benefits your home long-term, potentially for decades.

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Why Ductless Is the Way to Go

November 15, 2022
Ductless system blowing air. Why Ductless Is the Way to Go.

A ductless system, or mini split, adds comfort to your home without the hassle of having to extend your ductwork. For new construction, additions, retrofits, and remodeling projects, a ductless system is your perfect heating and cooling solution.

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What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System?

February 14, 2022
What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System?

As with any heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, you need to protect your investment. By neglecting regular maintenance, you will shorten your system’s life span and greatly reduce how well it functions, as our Dana’s Heating & Cooling professionals witness quite often.

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