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A ductless mini split system, in its most basic form, includes one outdoor unit and one indoor unit, connected by refrigerant tubing and electrical wiring. The indoor unit is often wall-mounted and delivers heated or cooled air directly into the living space with no ductwork needed. They are hyper-efficient heating and cooling units that can control the temperature in hard-to-reach areas. The heating/cooling combo system functions just like a heat pump and it runs based on electrical power. This makes a ductless mini split in RI very efficient.
The term “split” refers to the fact that there is still an outdoor and indoor unit as part of the system. Meanwhile, they are considered "mini" because the individual units are smaller than traditional A/C or furnace equipment. Common places in a home in which you are most likely to see a ductless mini split in RI are garages, master bedrooms, finished basements, and attics.
If you’re looking for flexible heating and cooling options for individual rooms in your home, mini splits can be the perfect fit. The main advantages of mini splits are their small size and flexibility for zoning and cooling individual rooms. You can have it so each room, or "zone," has its own thermostat. This is great if members of your family have different temperature preferences. Also, you only need to condition a space when it is occupied, saving energy and money.
Additionally, since mini splits have no ducts, they avoid the energy losses associated with ductwork of central forced air systems.

We are one of Rhode Island’s oldest family-owned and operated plumbing and heating companies. We pride ourselves on customer service and quality workmanship for every project and service. At Martel Plumbing & Heating, our HVAC contractors offer a total range of heating and cooling contracting services, including system installation and repair of most brands of heating and cooling equipment. If you are looking for quality air conditioning service in Lincoln, RI, we are your top choice! Give us a call today for more information on ductless mini splits or to request service.
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