Mini splits exist for the rooms central air forgets. The garage workshop, the sunroom that turns into an oven by midafternoon, the addition the ducts never reached, the Broomfield house that was built without ductwork at all: each of these can be heated and cooled on its own by one or more wall-mounted heads. A slim line set carries refrigerant, power, and condensate drainage through a small wall penetration to the outdoor unit, so there is no duct system losing energy along the way. The inverter compressor ramps up and down with the load rather than cycling hard, which keeps the room steady, quiet, and cheap to run. In winter, the same equipment works as a cold-climate heat pump, not an afterthought.
Our most requested repair is AC Repair. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
Warning Signs for Ductless Mini Split Installation
Catching these issues early helps you avoid costly problems. Here are the most common indicators that it's time to call a professional:
- A sunroom, garage, or finished attic that sits unused half the year
- High bills from electric baseboard or space heaters doing the heating
- An older home with no ductwork and no good place to put any
- An addition or back room that your central system has never kept comfortable
- New living space that should not have to lean on the main system
- Constant thermostat battles over whose room is too hot or too cold
- A wish for room-by-room control rather than one thermostat for everything
- Window air conditioners that block the view, rattle, and leak drafts
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
What seems like a minor issue today can take out a compressor or heat exchanger tomorrow. If you notice any of these signs, call (970) 602-4976 for a prompt inspection.
