Ductless systems are no longer a niche solution in the North American market — they’re becoming a staple. Here, The ACHR NEWS is joined by Dough Widenmann, senior VP of marketing at Daikin Comfort Technologies North America Inc., to talk all things ductless. As inverter-driven technology continues to dominate, contractors are finding new opportunities to apply ductless in both traditional and non-traditional settings. While installation best practices like proper load calculations and ductwork evaluation remain critical regardless of equipment type, inverter systems introduce an added layer of startup and commissioning considerations, blending hardware with software. Manufacturers are also investing heavily in expanded indoor unit options — including ducted solutions — effectively blurring the lines between traditional unitary and ductless systems. For all this and more, check out our latest video.

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