Mini-Split

A mini-split is a ductless heating and cooling system that gives you precise climate control room by room. These compact units work well for additions, older homes without ductwork, or spaces where traditional HVAC just doesn't reach. Whether you're considering installation, maintenance, or repairs, Angi helps you find the right pro and provides the guidance you need to keep your home comfortable year-round.

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Common Mini-Split Service Questions

Not at all. Even if mini-splits aren't common in comparable homes in the same location, they're more likely to increase the property value. If the unit is well-maintained, the buyer will benefit from lower energy bills over time, and the high upfront cost of the mini-split will be accounted for in the home price.

Yes, a mini split AC system can replace central air—and quite easily, too. Since mini splits don’t require ductwork, homeowners can convert their central air system to a mini split to save money and energy. Consult with an HVAC professional to learn more about the process of replacing your central air with a mini split.

Florida rooms can have heat or air conditioning, although not all do. These rooms can be added to the existing HVAC system or use a mini-split system, or they may just use a ceiling fan or the breeze from the windows for cooling. Florida rooms with air conditioning often have glass windows to keep the cool inside instead of just mesh screens.

No, but it’s easier if your mini-split system is installed on an exterior wall rather than an interior one. If you choose to put a mini-split unit on an interior wall, the installation is often difficult and more complicated—exactly what you were trying to avoid when you chose the mini-split over a traditional ductwork-based heating and cooling system.

The HVAC contractor you hire will be able to calculate the size you need, but you can roughly calculate it yourself based on BTUs (British Thermal Units). 

BTUs are a unit of measure to calculate the amount the air conditioning system can cool or heat your space. 

Factors that affect the mini-split size you need include:

  • Square footage of your house

  • Number of floors in your house

  • Number of windows and amount of sunlight shining in the room you want to cool

  • Height of the ceiling

  • Number of people living in the house

The general rule is that every 500 or 600 square feet requires one ton of cooling or 12,000 BTUs.