Ductless Mini-splits
Ductless Mini-splits | Air Conditioning | Heating and Air Conditioning | La Follette
Enjoy personalized comfort in every room with HEP’s ductless mini-split systems, the smarter choice for heating and air conditioning in La Follette. These sleek units install without bulky ductwork, delivering whisper-quiet performance, impressive energy savings, and precise temperature control wherever you need it—bonus rooms, sunrooms, garages, or the entire house.
Backed by HEP’s hometown technicians, you’ll get honest advice, transparent pricing, and craftsmanship that keeps your system running stronger for longer. Upgrade your indoor climate today and discover how effortless year-round comfort can be with a ductless mini-split solution designed for La Follette living.
FAQs
What exactly is a ductless mini-split and how does it deliver both heating and cooling?
A ductless mini-split is a two-part HVAC system made up of an outdoor condenser/heat pump and one or more indoor air-handling units. The two sections are connected only by a small bundle of refrigerant lines and control wiring run through a 3"–4" wall opening, so no ductwork is required. In summer the outdoor unit pumps heat out of the indoor coils to cool the air; in winter the system reverses, extracting heat from the outdoor air—even when temperatures drop below freezing—and moving it indoors. Each indoor head has its own fan, thermostat, and directional louvers, allowing precise temperature control in individual rooms or “zones.”
Is a ductless mini-split a good option for the hot, humid summers and chilly winters we experience in La Follette, TN?
Yes. High-efficiency mini-splits are designed to handle both extremes common in Campbell County—95 °F summer afternoons and 20 °F winter mornings. In cooling mode they remove both heat and moisture, keeping indoor humidity in the ideal 45–55 % range. In heating mode, cold-climate inverter compressors continue producing full capacity down to about ‑5 °F, which easily covers La Follette’s typical winter lows. Because each indoor head is controlled independently, you can cool upstairs bedrooms at night without over-conditioning the whole house, a big advantage in our variable spring and fall weather.
How much can I save on my utility bills with a high-efficiency mini-split?
Savings depend on your current system, but most La Follette homeowners switching from electric resistance baseboard or window ACs see 30–60 % lower electricity use. ENERGY STAR-rated mini-splits reach Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios (SEER2) of 20–30 for cooling and Heating Seasonal Performance Factors (HSPF2) of 9–12. In practical terms, a 1,500 sq ft home that currently spends about $200 a month on summer cooling with older window units might drop to $90–$120 with a properly sized ductless system. Local power company rebates and the 30 % federal clean-energy tax credit (up to $2,000 for heat pumps) can further cut the upfront cost.
Can one ductless system condition multiple rooms, and how many indoor units can be connected to a single outdoor compressor?
Absolutely. Multi-zone mini-splits allow two to eight indoor air handlers—wall-mounted, floor-console, ceiling-cassette, or slim-duct units—to run off one outdoor condenser. Each head is sized for its individual zone and has its own remote or wall controller, so you can keep a home office at 72 °F while setting seldom-used guest rooms to 78 °F. Our design team performs a room-by-room load calculation to determine the exact number and capacity of heads needed and selects an outdoor unit with enough total BTUs to match, ensuring maximum efficiency and comfort.
What does the installation involve and will my home need major construction?
Mini-split installation is minimally invasive and usually completed in one day for a single-zone and two days for most multi-zone projects. We mount the outdoor unit on a pad or wall bracket within 50 ft of the indoor heads. A 3"–4" core-drilled hole behind each head carries the refrigerant lines, power cable, and condensate drain. The lines are insulated and enclosed in a color-matched line-set cover outside, keeping the exterior neat. Since no ductwork is added, there’s no need to open ceilings or walls beyond the small penetration, making the system ideal for older homes, additions, and finished basements.
How do I maintain a ductless mini-split and how long should the equipment last?
Routine upkeep is straightforward: (1) remove and rinse the washable air filters on each indoor head every 4–6 weeks, (2) keep the outdoor coil free of leaves and lint, and (3) schedule professional maintenance each spring or fall. During service we deep-clean the indoor coils, test refrigerant charge, verify airflow, and update firmware on smart controllers. With proper care, modern inverter mini-splits carry 10- to 12-year manufacturer warranties and typically operate 18–20 years before major components need replacement—often outlasting conventional central air systems that cycle on and off all day.