Before grabbing a mini split AC, compare your needs to these four aspects. Mini split ACs take more effort and money to get going than say, a fan, but they come with several substantial benefits. This ...

It’s a rare homeowner that isn’t annoyed that at least one room in their house is steaming hot or icy cold. Such spaces are always uncomfortable, no matter how often the thermostat is adjusted. And ...

This story is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing commitment to identify solutions to Utah’s biggest challenges through the work of the Innovation Lab. With heat pumps becoming a more common ...

Mini-split heating and air-conditioning systems can boost your home’s energy efficiency, but they come with trade-offs, air quality experts say. These small, electric systems are replacing traditional ...

If your home isn’t equipped for central air conditioning, mini-splits may be a smart alternative, particularly if you don’t want to install and remove clunky window units each season. Mini-splits, ...

Q: My mini-split air conditioning unit usually works great, but the other day I noticed water dripping down the wall underneath it. Why is my mini-split leaking water? Is this something that I can fix ...

This recently completed tiny house combines off-grid functionality with a well-designed and surprisingly luxurious interior ...

There comes a point every year at which working in your garage goes from pleasant to unbearably hot. The exact date varies by your latitude, and the quality of your home's insulation. You might try a ...

If you want to add an air conditioning system to your home without having to install ducts inside your walls and ceilings, ...

When he left a job at Google, Paul Lambert knew that he wanted to work on a new challenge that would interest him for the next decade. The answer: designing a better heat pump. Heat pumps now outsell ...

Woman using a remote to control a mini-split system hung on a wall - antoniodiaz/Shutterstock If you want to add an air conditioning system to your home without ...