TL;DR
A mini-split head is the indoor unit of a ductless heat pump — the wall, ceiling, or floor-mounted cassette containing a coil, blower, and filter that conditions a single room. Each one connects to the outdoor unit through a small wall penetration carrying refrigerant lines, power, and a condensate drain, and is sized in Btu to its zone, commonly 6,000 to 18,000.
What it means
A mini-split head is the indoor unit of a ductless heat pump — the wall, ceiling, or floor-mounted cassette containing a coil, blower, and filter that conditions a single room. Each one connects to the outdoor unit through a small wall penetration carrying refrigerant lines, power, and a condensate drain, and is sized in Btu to its zone, commonly 6,000 to 18,000. Counting them, their capacities, and mounting styles is how multi-zone quotes are compared.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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