Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner - is it Right for You?

It's a given...every summer it gets hot. We all hope that it won't and every year, in spite of our fervent wishing, the temperatures skyrocket for a couple of months and keeping cool, especially if your home does not have central air, can be a major challenge.

If you are like most people you've probably tried the "install it yourself" air conditioners that sit precariously in your window, constantly threatening to tip backwards out and plummet to the ground below. Thankfully there is a better way to keep your home cool in the hotter months: ductless mini split air conditioner units.

What is a ductless mini split air conditioner? This is a type of air conditioning unit (Mitsubishi is a leader in the industry) that works much like a portable air conditioning unit, the major difference being that these units are actually installed into the walls of your home.

They are the perfect choice for someone who is living in a house that does not have the necessary duct work or electric to install central air but who do not want to try to rely solely upon a window or portable air conditioning unit.

The air conditioning unit is usually installed above an existing window, which allows the proper piping and wiring to be installed. Homeowners love these units because they give them some control over the temperature of their homes without paying a ton of money in cooling costs.

Mitsubishi is a company known all over the world for taking its customers needs to heart and they have truly outdone themselves with this new type of installed air conditioner. The Mitsubishi ductless air conditioners are a great way to keep cool all summer long. They'll even help you heat your home in the winter for a fraction of the cost that your existing base board heaters will cost you.