Think about the spaces your central system has always struggled with: a garage workshop that bakes by July, an addition the ductwork never reached, a bonus room that runs hot all summer, or an older Mount Vernon home built without ducts in the first place. Those are exactly the jobs a ductless mini split was made for. Nothing travels through leaky ductwork, because each wall-mounted head is fed by a line set that passes through a three-inch hole in the wall. Inside the outdoor unit, an inverter compressor modulates to match the load, so the room holds within a fraction of a degree, quietly and on very little power. And when winter comes, it works as a true cold-climate heat pump.
Most of our service calls are for AC Repair. Start there if your system isn't running right.
Warning Signs for Ductless Mini Split Installation
Catching these issues early helps you avoid costly problems. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- Noisy window units you are done lifting in every spring
- A remodel or ADU that needs its own independent comfort system
- An upstairs and downstairs that never agree on temperature
- A house built without ducts, with no practical path to add them
- You would rather set each room separately than live with a single thermostat
- A room or addition your central system has never conditioned properly
- High bills from electric baseboard or space heaters doing the heating
- A garage, workshop, sunroom, or finished attic you want usable year-round
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
Most HVAC failures start small, a weak capacitor, a squealing blower, a system that runs a little longer each week. If you notice any of these signs, call (425) 969-4226 for a prompt inspection.
