One of the popular options for heating and cooling in modern homes is the ductless mini split heat pump.
Each of the wall-mounted mini-split system has a series of connections routed through a hole behind it: a power line, a refrigerant line, and a condensate line. The last one removes water moisture from the cooling process so it doesn’t enter your home. These lines can leak. If you notice signs of water damage around the air handler, call for repairs.
This is actually something of a benefit when it comes to ductless mini splits. If a single mini-split unit breaks because of a failed motor or other problem, the rest of the units throughout the house will continue to run. The only part of a home that loses cooling/heating is the one with the broken unit. When one of the units stops working, call for repairs.
Loss of refrigerant is a routine repair need for any type of heat pump. But there is a higher chance of it occurring in a ductless system because there are more refrigerant lines running to the various air handlers. Keep a close watch for the warning signs of refrigerant loss, such as a drop in heating/cooling power from the system or coils icing over in the mini-split unit. Refrigerant loss must be repaired professionally as soon as possible, since it threatens a complete system breakdown. We install and service different mini-split system, including the Mitsubishi Ductless Mini Splits, which are among one of the best systems available.
Call PHD Heating & Cooling today at (312) 409-3326 or send us email to schedule for a quote on your new home comfort system.