Mini Split Installation

What is a Ductless Mini-Split?

A mini-split is a great option for houses with non-ducted heating systems. Examples would be heating systems such as hydronics, radiant panels and baseboard-style heaters. Mini-splits can also be great add-ons when building a room addition where you’re unable to extend your current ductwork. Mini-splits have an outdoor condenser and an indoor air-handling unit.

Achieve your goals for comfort and efficiency

Daiken 19 Series

Up to 19 SEER | Energy Star rated  | Very quiet

Ideal solution for spaces with primary living areas, rooms with poor air flow, renovations, basements, attics, garages, and home add-ons. Wall-mounted units are simple to install and can placed subtly, high on a wall, where they do not detract from your décor and operate very quietly. Daikin 19 Series is offered with an outstanding 12-year limited warranty*

Daiken Aurora- Floor Mount

Up to 20 SEER | Energy Star rated | Very quiet

AURORA floor mounted units are simple to install and can be setup in various configurations, on the floor or hanging low on a wall. Its low height enables the unit to fit perfectly beneath a window. The airflow distribution pattern of Daikin’s floor mounted unit is ideal for heating a space, and is a perfect replacement to traditional radiant systems. For the coldest regions, the outdoor units of this Daikin AURORA heat pump system have been redesigned to withstand extreme weather conditions with excellent energy efficiency ratings, even when it is down to -13°F / -25°C outside.

Daiken MXS Series Multi-zone (2, 3, 4 or 5 zones)

Up to 20 SEER | Energy Star rated | Very quiet

Daikin’s Multi-Split Systems are ideal for multi-room applications desiring individual room comfort in a space-saving design. With the ability to connect two, three, or four indoor units to a single outdoor unit, over 1,000 combinations are possible with the choice of wall mount units, slim duct units, ceiling cassette units or a combination. Systems offer energy efficiency levels up to 20.2 SEER and 12.5 HSPF for enhanced home comfort and energy savings. Suitable for both new build and renovation projects, Daikin Multi-Split Systems are the smart, reliable solution for your home.

18 SEER2 Wall-mounted Indoor Unit (MSZ-WR)

Up to 18 SEER | Energy Star rated  | Very quiet

The stylishly slim 18 SEER2 Wall-mounted Indoor Unit pairs with a single-zone heat pump outdoor unit. This ductless whisper-quiet unit is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and to convert your home to more energy-efficient electric heating and cooling. This unit is designed with Econo Cool, an energy-saving feature that temporarily adjusts the amount of air directed toward occupants.

Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Unit (MSZ-GS)

Up to 36,000 BTU/H Capacity | Energy Star rated  | Very quiet

The MSZ-GS Premier Wall-mounted Indoor Unit has wide airflow capabilities to ensure conditioned supply air reaches every corner of a room. The unit’s interior air duct/vane, coil, and fan features Dual Barrier Coating, which maintains efficiency by keeping the inside clean. The MSZ-GS also features a Powerful Mode for rapidly cooling or heating a space to the desired temperature. This indoor unit comes as a single-zone heat pump, while its counterpart, the MSY-GS, is a single-zone air conditioner suitable for climates where heating is unnecessary.

Deluxe Wall-mounted Indoor Unit (MSZ-FS)

Up to 32.2 SEER | Energy Star rated  | Very quiet

The Deluxe Wall-mounted Indoor Unit features a 3D i-see Sensor® and offers dual vane operation. The advanced sensor scans the room for occupancy, then adjusts temperature and airflow accordingly, and saves energy when a room is empty. The Deluxe offers Dual Barrier Coating, triple filtration, a backlit hand controller and other premium features.

intelli-HEAT (MSZ-WR)

Up to 16.5 SEER | Energy Star rated 

Mitsubishi Electric’s intelli-HEAT Dual Fuel System works with your conventional HVAC furnace and ductwork to improve air conditioning efficiency and intelligently determines the best source of heat (gas or electricity) during extremely cold conditions so your system is always running at peak efficiency and comfort.

Mid Static Horizontal-ducted Indoor Unit

Up to 22 SEER | Energy Star rated  | Very quiet

Mid Static intelli-AIR ducted solutions offer low capacities perfect for all size homes, up to larger capacities for light commercial applications such as offices, retail, daycares, and restaurants. Mid Static ducted solutions heat and cool large spaces or multiple rooms running from a long duct run. Easily installed in an attic, ceiling or beneath the floor, the fully-concealed whisper-quiet Mid Static intelli-AIR ducted solutions enhance air quality and offer unmatched energy-efficiencies as a variable-capacity heat pump, ensuring minimal energy is used to keep the desired indoor temperature.

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Advantages of Ductless Mini-Splits

Mini-split systems are small and flexible.
In most cases, many models have as many as four indoor air-handling units. These cover up to four rooms or ‘zones’. The number of units you’ll need will depend on how much heating and cooling you need for each zone and how well your home is insulated. Every zone (room) has its own thermostat so you can control the temperature zone by zone, which will save you money when it comes to your energy bill.
Mini-splits are easier to install vs. other types of units made to do the same thing.
The hook-up needed to connect the indoor and outdoor units usually only requires a small, three-inch hole through the wall. You can also have the outdoor unit located as far as fifty feet away from the indoor unit!
Mini-splits are ductless so you can avoid energy losses associated with ductwork.
Losses in ducts account for more than 30% of energy consumption, especially if the ducts are located in an unconditioned space like an attic.
The indoor air-handlers of the mini-splits can be mounted into a drop ceiling, suspended from the ceiling, hung on the wall, or free standing, since floor models are available.
Most of the indoor air units have a very sleek design and are about eleven inches deep. Many models also come with a remote control so you can turn the system off and on when it’s positioned higher on your wall or on your ceiling.
The best advantage of installing a ductless mini-split is that the cost of adding air-conditioning to your home can be less than half as some other systems!
Mini-splits also have a significantly lower operating cost. Rebates and other incentives may also be offered on certain models to help with the installation expense as well!

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