Mini split heat pump heaters are the ideal solution for homes where ducting is not possible. You may not be able to install ducting due to the high cost or it may not be feasible to do so due to architectural constraints. They also make good add ons to houses which already have a ductless heating system in place such as radiant panels, hydronic systems, space heaters powered by wood, propane or kerosene.
A mini split heat pump kit is just like any other air source heat pump. It has an out door compressor and an indoor unit that is responsible for air handling. The outside and inside units are linked through a conduit. This section houses the assembly of the system like the power cable, the suction tubing, the condensate drain and the refrigerant tubing
Ductless mini heat pumps offer the advantages of room air conditioners and a central air conditioning system rolled into one unit. Ductless mini heat pumps use air handler which are mounted through out the house. The refrigerant is supplied to the individual coils in these air handlers instead of the single unit of refrigerant coil and air handler in traditional central duct work air conditioners.
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In addition to fans and window units, Soleus Air also offers a unique line of portable ACs that also include heat pump heaters. These portable units can be easily moved from one room to the next and also serve as a dehumidifier.
However, although these Soleus Air AC/heat pump units show some real promise, they also receive mixed and sometimes very negative reviews from consumers, which is addressed below.
Technical Details
Soleus Air does offer a window unit air conditioner that includes a heat pump. At a little less than $400, this window unit is significantly less expensive than top-of-the-line models by Friedrich and Haier.
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The portable units come in several different models: there is a small evaporative portable AC/heat pump model (PH3-10R-03 10,000 BTU), several larger evaporative models, models that include a dehumidifying component, and finally HEPA models. The smallest model is a 8,000 BTU; the largest is a 13,000 BTU. With multiple fan speeds, sleep mode, and programmable timers, these portable units have several advantages.
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Haier makes several HVAC products, including window units that provide both air conditioning and heat pumps. The dual function of these Haier window units gives them a good value for their relatively low price.
Technical Details
There are several models available of Haier heat / AC units. There is the aforementioned window unit, but Haier also creates several wall mount units, as well, including a ductless split indoor wall mount air conditioner, and a ductless split indoor wall mount heat pump.
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As for the specifications on the window unit, this model has a six-foot power cord, three fan speeds for cooling, and two fan speeds for heating. It provides four directions of air flow, and measures in at 17” high, 27” wide, and 33” deep. The window you use with the unit must open at least 18.75” high. The window also comes with a permanent mesh washable filter and two side-curtains. Its EnviroClean Coil helps to filter the air while simultaneously improving its energy efficiency.
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