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Do You Need a Single Zone or Multi Zone Ductless Air Conditioner?

If your home or office space doesn’t have the ductwork necessary for central air conditioning, or if you simply want to save money and avoid the costs of wasted energy associated with a central A/C unit, then a ductless mini-split unit may be the best choice for you. But do you need a single zone or multi zone system? The [...]

Steps to Follow if Your Ductless Mini Split Heater Isn’t Working

Your ductless mini split heater is a great way to be comfortable no matter how cool it gets. There are a ton of other benefits to this option, including having both your heating and cooling in one system and not needing air ducts, but if you have a multi-zone unit you may be faced with a problem. What if [...]

How Many Years Will a Central Air Conditioning System Work?

If your home has been equipped with a central AC system for as long as you remember, then you may be starting to wonder: How many years will a central AC system work? These units aren’t made to last forever and often by the time you realize it’s on its last leg, you’ll find yourself in an emergency situation. [...]

Creating Heating and Cooling Zones in Your Home Can Save You Big

In a perfect world, you’d never pay a cent to heat or cool a room in your home that you weren’t using. Many people realize this but assume that heat and cooling loss is just a part of the system, that there’s no realistic way around it. At AC-World we’re here to tell you that you really can create [...]

Is a Window AC or Ductless AC Better for Your Garage?

If you have a garage that needs to be cooled you’ve got two main options: a window air conditioning unit or a ductless mini-split air conditioner. Both have their pros and cons.Advantages of window air conditioner units A window air conditioner sits in your window, pulls air in from the exterior, cools it, and blows it inside. The main [...]

Using Air Fresheners May Not Be as Safe as You Think

Many people use air fresheners and never think twice about it. The truth is that they can actually be dangerous in several ways and there are better ways to handle any smell issues in your home. Let’s take a look at why they shouldn’t be used and what can be used instead.Don’t cover up smells that are trying [...]

Answers to 5 FAQs About Ductless Air Conditioners

More and more people are getting tuned in to the fact that ductless mini-split air conditioners are great options but they often still have questions. At AC-World we’re always happy to answer these questions for you but have compiled five of the most frequent answers for your convenience.1. What exactly is a ductless mini-split air conditioner? There are three [...]

Ductwork Condensation Can Be More Serious Than You Think

A home that’s well constructed is made to keep moisture out but sometimes that moisture is coming from inside the house. One of the biggest factors in ensuring you don’t have condensation from the inside is how well the home was constructed and maintained. Ductwork is a huge culprit Would it surprise you to know that condensation in your ducts and [...]

Ductless AC Unit Does What Traditional Unit Can’t

Many central AC systems have fins on their vents, which are designed to be adjusted by using a sliding switch. They can then direct airflow at the angle you want, or you can push the switch all the way to one side and it will be closed entirely. This makes many homeowners assume that they’re saving energy by closing [...]

5 Reasons to Consider Ductless Air Conditioning

Whether you’re outfitting an older home with air conditioning or building a new home, it’s worth it to consider a ductless air conditioning unit over a standard central A/C unit. Not convinced? Check out these five reasons it may work better for you.1. They’re so quiet you’ll hardly know they’re there If you’ve ever lived in a home [...]