Mini Split Heat Pump Selection For Older Homes Without Ducts
Mini Split Heat Pump Selection For Older Homes Without Ducts Older homes built before forced-air heating became standard pose a stubborn comfort problem. Radiators or baseboards handle winter heating adequately, but summer cooling depends on window units or noisy portable air conditioners, and shoulder-season heating is often inefficient or uncomfortable. Ductless mini split heat pumps have become the dominant retrofit solution for these homes because they deliver both heating and cooling without requiring the destructive ductwork that traditional central systems demand. Choosing the right system, however, requires understanding what makes older homes different from new construction. This guide walks through how to evaluate a pre-war or mid-century home for a mini split installation, how to size the system honestly, how to handle the unique challenges of plaster walls and irregular floor plans, and how to read the spec sheet so you select equipment that will actually perform ...
