Major manufacturers are betting that ductless HVAC is catching on in the U.S.

The use of ductless heat pump HVAC systems has broadened considerably since they were introduced to the U.S. market decades ago, but their technology isn’t familiar to all technicians or in all parts of the country.

In the past, heat pumps were typically installed in single-residence homes, but nowadays, the technology has evolved and can be used in many other building applications — such as multifamily homes.

Most of the rest of the world has relied on ductless mini-split systems for their heating and cooling needs for decades, but that has not been the case in the U.S. That may be changing with the advent of ducted mini-split systems.

Home automation systems can boost the energy-savings potential of ductless mini-split systems used for residential heating and cooling.

With traditional HVAC equipment, it’s mostly out of sight, out of mind. Mini splits present a different situation, as these devices are displayed prominently on the wall.

At this year’s AHR Expo, Fujitsu presented the ways it can make the pandemic’s new way of living more comfortable.

HVACR innovations present and past characterized the MARS booth at the recent AHR Expo in Las Vegas.

Last June, Nortek was purchased by Chicago-based Madison Industries. For Nortek Air Solutions, this year’s AHR theme is retrofit solutions.

Connectivity is more than a buzzword, said Katie Woodling, head of product management for air conditioning, North America, at Bosch.