{"id":929,"date":"2023-03-20T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=929"},"modified":"2025-05-30T08:34:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T12:34:49","slug":"meet-the-mini-hvac-wonder-the-mini-split","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/heat-pump-service\/meet-the-mini-hvac-wonder-the-mini-split\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Mini HVAC Wonder: The Mini Split"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mini-split.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mini-split-300x200.jpg\" alt=\" Hand holding a remote control, turning on a wall-mounted mini split air conditioner with cool air blowing out.\" class=\"wp-image-577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mini-split-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mini-split-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mini-split-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mini-split.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many homeowners have heard of heat pumps, but not as many have heard of mini splits. These mini wonders are gaining in popularity not just in the US, but around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know that a mini split is a type of ductless heat pump, you\u2019ll get a sense of why they\u2019re so popular. Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling and 2-in-1 systems are a sought-after option for homeowners looking to replace two systems with one. If you&#8217;re unsure whether a mini split meets your home&#8217;s needs, start by weighing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/heat-pump-service\/ductless-mini-splits-pros-cons\/\">pros and cons of ductless mini split systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps you\u2019ve been wondering if a <a href=\"\/heating\/mini-split\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mini split HVAC in Gallatin County, MT<\/a> is the right choice for your home. We\u2019re here to tell you the ductless mini split could very well be the system you didn\u2019t know your home needed. Read on to learn about these mini wonders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mini Splits in Cold Weather: Do They Perform?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might think that an HVAC system that can supply both heat and air conditioning to your home might not do either one as well as a traditional, central unit that either heats or cools. With our cold, freezing winters, we get why that\u2019s a possible concern you might have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like heat pumps, the technology behind mini splits has advanced a lot in recent years. They\u2019ve become better able to work efficiently in extremely low temperatures thanks to a lot of research and development. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/heat-pump-service\/what-are-cold-climate-heat-pumps\/\">cold climate heat pump models<\/a> are specifically engineered to perform well even in Montana&#8217;s frigid winters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The efficiency of a mini split is due to the fact that it doesn\u2019t rely on ducts to deliver the conditioned air throughout your home. It\u2019s not being lost in the walls or leaked out of outdated ductwork. Air handlers are mounted on the walls of the rooms of your home, eliminating the need for problematic ductwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you consider that many homes in Montana have secondary heat systems such as fireplaces, you shouldn\u2019t have to worry that a mini split won\u2019t be able to heat your home.\u00a0And if you&#8217;re wondering how these systems compare to traditional heating setups, check out this helpful overview on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/heat-pump-service\/are-heat-pumps-suitable-for-montanas-winters\/\">why heat pumps are a smart choice for Montana winters<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mini Split Benefits: Zoning, Control, and Custom Comfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those air handlers we mentioned? That\u2019s the key to what makes these systems so unique. The air handlers provide a lot of flexibility because you can set each air handler to different temperatures. In other words, you no longer have to heat or cool your entire home. You can choose to heat or cool one room in your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Here are some household scenarios that are perfect for mini splits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Telecommuters and stay at home parents or caregivers:<\/strong> Do you have stay-at-home parents in your household? What about telecommuters who work from home? Instead of heating or cooling the entire home, you can set specific air handlers to the desired temperature based on what rooms you tend to use on weekdays. This results in a lot less energy usage!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Multi-generational households and hot or cold family members<\/strong>: Are there elderly family members in your household who are never quite warm enough? What about people who are always hotter than everyone else? A mini split is almost like a zone control system. You can choose to heat or cool your bedrooms based on individual preference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in a two-in-one option for your next HVAC installation, ask us whether the mini split is right for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact Ambient Air Solutions<\/strong><\/a><strong> today for professional HVAC services. <em>Simplifying Heating &amp; Cooling!<\/em><\/strong><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you\u2019ve been wondering if a mini split system in Gallatin County, MT is right for you. 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