But in the last two or three years, mini-splits have enjoyed wider popularity, due in part to the fact that a whole generation has now lived with them and found them to work well. Word of mouth has spread, inducing more people to check out the benefits of mini-splits. Some owners of new houses are even requesting multiple mini-split systems as opposed to one central a/c system.
Contractors, too, have been looking at mini-splits with renewed interest, learning about their benefits as well as understanding how they function. In addition, the profitability on a mini-split system can be very good.