Ductless air conditioners and mini-splits in Boone

A ductless air conditioner, also called a mini-split, cools and usually heats one room or zone without ductwork. An outdoor unit connects to one or more wall units through a small hole.

Common uses around Boone: shops and outbuildings, a heated garage, an addition, or an older house where running ducts upstairs isn't practical.

Most mini-splits are heat pumps. Cold-climate models keep heating through an Iowa winter, though many homes keep a furnace for the coldest days. Hybrid setups, a heat pump with a gas or propane furnace as backup, are worth asking about here, since a rural electric co-op lists a rebate for them.

Several utilities in the area offer heat pump rebates or instant discounts. See the FAQ for details.

Ask a contractor how many indoor units you need and where the line set will run. Call (515) 349-7229. Calls are answered 24/7. We'll pass your info to a local HVAC company, and they'll call you. Timing depends on the company.