A friend of mine is approaching retirement. He has just a few years left and he is already making plans. One of these plans of his was to purchase a small cottage in the Ozarks. For those of you who aren’t from Kansas City, the Ozarks are a few hours south of here and are … Read more
There is nothing more frustrating then finding that your air conditioner isn’t working during a hot summer’s day. As I write this article it’s a few days before Memorial Day and it’s already starting to get hot here in Kansas City. For those of you who don’t know, it can get damn hot here in … Read more
Some of us absolutely love summer, because it means more pool time and tanning by the beach. However, when we’re back home, it’s our HVAC system that’s the real hero. Keeping your home’s temperature comfortable is what it does best, but this might also mean increasing energy bills. And yes, these bills can burn quite … Read more
Depending on where you live in the United States air conditioners may be a nice to have feature for your home or they may be a lifesaver. I’m originally from Michigan and the further north you go up in that State the less likely you are find air conditioners and if you do find them … Read more
Ductless, or mini-split, air conditioners can be a great alternative for those of you who are afraid to bite the bullet and purchase a traditional central air conditioner. Or, maybe your home or garage isn’t routed with duct-work and a central system is out of the question for you. Or, maybe you want to take … Read more
When people think air conditioners they either think of the traditional split system that you find in most homes or they think of the window air conditioners that you see mounted in apartment buildings, in older homes that do not have duct work routed in them, or in homes in the northern part of the … Read more
Most everyone has heard of and seen window air conditioners. For years they have been the end all be all for consumers who want relief from the heat but either can’t afford a traditional split system air conditioner, or perhaps their home just doesn’t have the duct work installed to route the central air. Window air … Read more
Hello ladies and gentlemen and welcome to another product review from RefrigerantHQ. Today we are going to be focusing on a ductless air conditioner, also known as a mini-split system. These air conditioners provide a great alternative to those of you who want something a bit nicer then a window or a portable unit but … Read more
Hello ladies and gentlemen and welcome to RefrigerantHQ! Today we are going to be doing a product review on a ductless air conditioner. Ductless air conditioners, also known as mini-split systems, are a great overall compromise for the consumer who wants the efficiency and power of a traditional split system air conditioner but also wants … Read more
A ductless system is another variation of all the varying kinds of air conditioners. You have your window air conditioners, your portable air conditioners, your traditional split systems, and then your ductless or mini-split systems. Now, each one of these types of units have their own Pros and Cons. The ductless system comes with two … Read more
Greetings ladies and gentlemen and welcome to RefrigerantHQ. Today we will be showcasing our top five ductless air conditioner picks. This list is an aim to help you identify the best units out there and save you the time of having to research and navigate back and forth trying to find that perfect unit. We’ve … Read more
There are many mini split systems to choose from. Which one is the best for you? In this section, our goal is to give you the tools you need to find the right ductless air conditioner. Everyone’s situation is different and there are unique types of mini split systems for different situations. Let’s take a … Read more
Everything breaks down over time. We all know this. Maintenance is one of the ugly necessities of life. I don’t enjoy getting my car serviced every six months, but I do it because I want to take care of my investment. Ductless air conditioners are no different. They, like other air conditioning solutions such as … Read more
Depending on your knowledge level installing a ductless air conditioner can be a simple task, or it can be a momentousness one. Please be aware that if you purchase a ductless air conditioner that you do NOT have to install the unit yourself. This is very important to know as many consumers assume that since … Read more
Before I get into the details of how these products work I want to first remind that you air conditioners more or less all work the same way. There is a cycle of refrigerant changing states from liquid to gas. This change of state allows heat to be dissipated. When the heat is removed the … Read more
Nobody likes to focus on drawbacks or cons of items they either own or are about to buy. For example, I know many people who own iPhones. I don’t hear them complaining! That’s because they love their iPhone. It’s similar to owning a ductless air conditioner. There might be small drawbacks here and there; however, … Read more
There are more benefits to ductless air conditioners (mini split systems) than the ability to just cool a space. Sure, the primary goal of a mini split system is cool a room. After all, it’s an air conditioner. But let’s take a look at what some other benefits are. They are: Saving money on your … Read more
So, what is a ductless air conditioner? What makes it different from an HVAC system, or a portable air conditioner? Out of the three words, “ductless” is the keyword. To understand what a ductless air conditioner is, you must first know what ducts are and how they function. Do you have an HVAC system? If … Read more
Hello and welcome to RefrigerantHQ! If this is your first time here, I’m happy to announce that this is a great first article for you to land on. If you’re a recurring visitor, I want to say that I’m excited to share with you something I’ve wanted to publish for a long time: an ultimate … Read more