The Best Mini Splits for 2023

 

best ductless mini splits

Ductless mini splits provide many benefits over other air conditioning systems. For one, they are easier and cheaper to install than traditional HVAC systems. This is especially true for multiple rooms that require heating or cooling. Secondly, they are much more efficient than other air conditioners. 

In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about mini splits, and provide our recommendations of the best mini splits for each category. 

Generator Maintenance: A 5-Point Checklist for your Genset

Generators provide backup power in case of power outages. They are especially useful in areas that are prone to blackouts, or during adverse weather or seasonal conditions where power loss becomes likely.

However, like all home appliances portable generators need proper maintenance and use. An improperly used generator can cause more than an inconvenience: statistics show that portable generators kill up to 70 people in the US each year, and injure thousands.

In this guide, we discuss how to properly care for your generator to ensure it works safely and correctly when you need it to.

A2L Refrigerants: Everything You Need to Know

2023 marks the first phase of the Environmental Protection Agency’s phase out of R410-a refrigerant in new HVAC systems. The aim is to replace it with more environment-friendly alternatives, specifically A2L refrigerants.

In this article, we discuss what A2L refrigerants are, their pros and cons, and what it means for you and your AC unit.

R32 vs R410A AC Refrigerant: What’s the Difference?

Air conditioners and refrigerators all use refrigerants to enable their cooling function. In recent years, refrigerants have evolved from harmful CFC to newer HFC-based compounds that are more efficient, less toxic, and better for the environment. 

In fact, this year marks the first phase of the Environmental Protection Agency’s phase out of R410-a refrigerant in new HVAC systems. One of the foremost replacements is R32.

Here we discuss the differences between R410A and the newer R32, and what it means for you.