Are Mini Splits Worth It? Installation Cost vs. Central Air

Infographic exploring 'Are Mini Splits Worth It? Installation Cost vs. Central Air.' The left side shows a ductless mini-split system with a smiling technician, highlighting lower installation costs, no ductwork, and energy efficiency. The right side depicts a central air system with a stressed homeowner, emphasizing higher installation costs, complex ductwork, and whole-house cooling.

In a Tamarac townhome with no existing ductwork, mini splits are almost always the right answer. In a 1990s Hialeah ranch with central air still running clean, usually not. Whether ductless is worth it for your home depends on the layout you’re working with and on what you’d otherwise install or replace. The typical mini … Read more