Merino Energy, a new startup led by a former Apple engineer, created a lower-cost heat pump that launched today.

For nearly 20 years, The NEWS has followed the growing popularity of the HVACR mini-split market. A glance into the archives shows the ductless industry in its North American infancy in 2000, when 12 ...

Cranking up the heat in the winter and blasting your air conditioner in the summer can eat into your bottom line. In fact, heating and cooling account for more than half of the average American ...

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, ...

This mini-split system was used in several rooms in this 1840 square foot house in Bainbridge Island, WA. The house was designed by Davis Studio Architecture and Design. The mini-split system was from ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Though something of a misnomer, VRF and mini split heat pumps are commonly referred to as “ductless units.” These systems are much more versatile today than they were just five years ago. It’s hard to ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Key Takeaways Mini-split ductless air systems have been around for decades, but they’ve ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 77th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

NEW YORK, April 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As spring temperatures begin to climb, many homeowners start to notice the same problem. Some rooms feel warmer than others. Upstairs heats up faster. The ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 61st installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...