As the colder months approach, your ductless mini split becomes one of the most valuable systems in your home. Known for their efficiency and versatility, ductless mini splits keep living spaces comfortable through both heating and cooling seasons. But to get the most out of your system this winter, a bit of preparation goes a long way. Here are a few key steps every homeowner should take to prepare a ductless mini split for the demands of winter.
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Winter Prep: Get Your Mini Split Ready for the Chilly Winter
Monday, September 1st, 2025What the Daikin Family of Products Are and Why We Use Them
Monday, September 18th, 2023
If you’ve ever shopped for a new HVAC system or a way to filter the air in your home, you’ve likely seen Daikin’s name before. Daikin is one of the largest HVAC equipment manufacturers in the world, and we’re proud to carry and install their systems.
So what makes Daikin different? There aren’t that many HVAC brand names that you can name off the top of your head, but Daikin’s one of them. Let’s talk about why.
Heat Pumps: How They Heat and Cool Your Home
Monday, February 13th, 2023
Heat pumps are the highly energy-efficient alternative to central air conditioning, boilers, and gas furnaces. But do they actually replace all of those different HVAC units at once?
Yes and no. There are some operating restrictions, such as extreme temperatures, but heat pumps really can do the job of both a furnace and air conditioner.
They work differently than you’d expect. Let’s start right from the beginning.
Heat Pumps Transfer from Sources
There are two types of heat pumps. The first one is air source heat pumps, which move air from inside your home to the outside of your home. They don’t actually generate new heat; they move or “pump” it from one area to another.
Then you have ground source heat pumps, sometimes referenced as geothermal heat pumps. These use a closed loop system that’s either filled with water or refrigerant. It moves through pipes that go into the ground outside.
When it’s cold out, water or refrigerant actually heats up as it travels through the underground pipe. When it comes back to the surface, the heat that it generates is then pumped into your home.
They’re Also Air Conditioners
Take that as literally as you want–heat pumps have identical functions to air conditioners. They use refrigerant and pull hot air from inside your home, releasing it outdoors, and pushing cool air into your living space.
There’s no distinct difference in the operational capabilities of heat pumps over air conditioners for cooling your home. Both are effective solutions, but only one doubles as a heater.
We Need to Talk About Efficiency
Heat pumps are extremely energy efficient, but this changes based on the temperature. In extreme cold, heat pumps have a hard time because they’re not actually generating new heat.
The amount of energy your heat pump will use to heat your home increases as the outside temperature drops. In most climates in the US, heat pumps will work effectively and extreme ranges shouldn’t be a major issue if you’re considering switching to a heat pump.
Our team of Home Performance Experts has served the I-5 corridor from Blaine to Marysville, Oak Harbor to Concrete, and the San Juan Islands since 1972 with a mission of Improving Lives™. We look forward to serving you too! Contact Barron Heating & Air Conditioning today for heat pump installation.
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