Residential Ductless

What started slowly in the United States has evolved into a growing trend with increasing applications both domestically and abroad. Stay up to date with manufacturer news and residential ductless equipment and trends.

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Alex Peterson, 911 Heating & Air owner (right), has found success in sharing info with customers in simple, understandable terms.

Mini Split Advances Melt Cold-Weather Reservations

Contractors in Milwaukee, Boston find modern units readier than ever for primary heating

Robert Beverly

November 16, 2020

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Continued performance improvements across manufacturers have put heating on par with cooling as a draw for the mini split, and that in turn opens additional doors.

Jonathan Duncklee Talks about Serving HVAC Customers, Community

Duncklee discusses offering ductless, financing to consumers

May 8, 2020

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As a kid in the mid-‘70s, Jonathan Duncklee remembers the white business phone sitting on the kitchen counter.

A mechanized version of the Floating Air Ductless unit.

Friedrich Aims to Make Contractors’ Lives Easier

Manufacturer innovation leads to easier installation and maintenance, quieter units

Maria Taylor

March 2, 2020

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Higher SEER doesn’t make a contractor’s life easier, said the vice president of marketing and product management at Friedrich Air Conditioning Co.

Blurred Lines: Progress Transcends ‘Ductless’ and ‘Ducted’

Advancements in the how and where of heat pump systems reflect the shape of things to come

Robert Beverly

February 10, 2020

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Movement and growth is taking place both in terms of equipment’s technology and design and, related, where it gets used.

A Texas family’s creatively sourced space for their daughters.

Ductless Projects Show Some Pioneer(ing) Spirit

Neighborhood research in Washington state follows an after-school special in Texas.

Robert Beverly

February 10, 2020

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In Texas’ Hays County, two teenage daughters have hit the hang-out jackpot: their own cozy, three-room tiny home.

Restivo’s Heating and Air Conditioning staff.

Mini Splits Put Wind in Restivo’s Sales

Old-school knowledge and newer tech’s flexibility give company an edge

Robert Beverly

February 10, 2020

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Jack Restivo’s family business is succeeding in its third generation, a time when many tend to deteriorate or sell off.

VRF, Mini Split Options Now Viable for HVAC applications

Ductless systems are all grown up

November 18, 2019

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Ductless units are much more versatile today than they were just five years ago.

Residential Heating Showcase 2019

New systems designed to keep homeowners warm and toasty

September 9, 2019

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The showcase features the product grid, including technical facts, such as unit tonnage, refrigerant type, efficiency rating, and cooling capacity.

Infographic: 16 Accessories That Improve Ductless Installation and Maintenance

These tools can save time now and prevent callbacks later

Robert Beverly

June 24, 2019

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North American HVAC manufacturers have been innovative in creating accessories designed to ease and improve ductless installation and maintenance. Here's a list of some.