For nearly 20 years, The NEWS has followed the growing popularity of the HVACR mini-split market. A glance into the archives shows the ductless industry in its North American infancy in 2000, when 12 ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

During the heat wave, Texans are looking for new ways to cool down. One of those ways is mini-split air conditioning systems. Mini-split units include two main parts, an outdoor compressor or ...

Which mini split air conditioners are best? Mini split air conditioners are heating and cooling systems that allow users to control temperatures on a room-by-room basis. They are more efficient than ...

Energy-efficient compressor SmartShift technology to ensure quiet reliable defrost Enhanced aluminum fin coil with 5 mm diameter copper tubes in 1.5- to 3.5-ton Single-speed PSC condenser fan motor ...

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about the compressor in your air conditioner, at least as long as it’s pumping out cool air. But if you’re in the market for a new window AC this season, ...

Panasonic 1.5-Ton Inverter Split AC with a 5-Star energy rating is our top pick for best overall. It offers 4-way swing action for uniform cooling and is equipped with powerful and dry modes for ...