{"id":818,"date":"2024-11-17T20:03:06","date_gmt":"2024-11-17T20:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.alpinehomeair.com\/?p=818"},"modified":"2024-11-17T21:07:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-17T21:07:17","slug":"a-quick-guide-to-mini-split-air-handlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpinehomeair.com\/learning-center\/ductless-mini-split-systems\/a-quick-guide-to-mini-split-air-handlers","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Guide to Mini-Split Air Handlers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re here to learn about mini-split air handlers, you already know these small but mighty ductless systems provide a year-round comfort solution for many home applications\u2014a room addition, a climate-controlled workshop or other flex space, or a bedroom that is always too hot or cold. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in choosing the right mini-split is determining system capacity<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">We recommend a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinehomeair.com\/learning-center\/ductless-mini-split-systems\/mini-split-size-calculator\" target=\"_blank\">professional load calculation<\/a>\u00a0to accurately size your mini-split for the best system performance and longevity<\/span>. A load calculation can take the form of an online calculator, such as Alpine Home Air&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinehomeair.com\/system-selector?step=2&amp;minisplit=true\">Mini-Split System Selector<\/a>. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinehomeair.com\/contact-us\">HVAC experts<\/a> can also perform a professional load calculation while answering questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to consider<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> what type of m<\/span>ini-split <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">air handler(s)<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/span>the indoor portion of the system<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014will best suit your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-the-top-5-mini-split-air-handler-types\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Top 5 Mini-Split Air Handler Types<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are five main types of mini-split air handlers. Your choice of air handler will impact performance, aesthetics, and budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"numbered-header fw-bold mb-2\">  <span class=\"numbered-item\">1<\/span>\n  The Wall Mount<\/h5>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standard high-wall-mounted air handler is the most widely available and the most popular option for several reasons. <\/span>It is typically the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinehomeair.com\/learning-center\/ductless-mini-split-systems\/how-to-install-a-mini-split-in-4-steps\">easiest to install<\/a>, the most efficient, and generally the most economical choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wall-mounted air handlers come in a wide range of sizes and have various features and add-ons. They&#8217;re also found in DIY mini-split systems with pre-charged refrigerant lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img data-opt-id=1341967004  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mlebhftr91tm.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.alpinehomeair.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/wall-mounted-air-handler-mounted.jpg\" alt=\"wall-mounted mini-split air handler mounted in room\" class=\"wp-image-803\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mount these units about six feet above the floor and at least six inches below the ceiling. They are commonly, and most easily, installed on an exterior wall but can also be mounted on an interior wall. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wall-mounted air handlers have a sleek profile and modern look. These units draw air in through vents at the top and release conditioned air directly into your space through louvers at the bottom.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"numbered-header fw-bold mb-2\">  <span class=\"numbered-item\">2<\/span>\n  The Ceiling Cassette<\/h5>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ceiling cassette has proved to be our second most popular type of air handler despite its higher upfront cost. Its popularity is likely due to its discreet appearance, which resembles a traditional ducted vent cover or grille.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img data-opt-id=1489576462  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mlebhftr91tm.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.alpinehomeair.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/ceiling-cassette-air-handler-mounted.jpg\" alt=\"ceiling cassette mini-split air handler\" class=\"wp-image-797\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ceiling cassette provides an ideal solution for those who either don\u2019t have the wall space to accommodate a wall-mounted unit or want the body of the air handler hidden from view. Install one of these units in a drop ceiling or nestle it between ceiling joists.\u00a0<\/span>Some brands offer two different ceiling cassette styles<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span>square and slim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both square and slim ceiling cassettes are high-efficiency units on par with wall mounts. If installed in the center of a room, a square ceiling cassette e<\/span>ffectively circulates<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> air <\/span>with<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lo<\/span>uvers pointing in four directions<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slim ceiling cassettes offer greater installation flexibility than their square counterparts. These units fit easily between standard ceiling joists spaced at least 16&#8243; apart (measured from the center of each joist).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"numbered-header fw-bold mb-2\">  <span class=\"numbered-item\">3<\/span>\n  The Low Wall<\/h5>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-wall air handlers mount to the wall at or just above floor level. They have a low profile (slimmer than some wall mount styles), and some customers prefer the look of low-wall units over the standard wall mount.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img data-opt-id=627161840  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mlebhftr91tm.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.alpinehomeair.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/low-wall-air-handler.jpg\" alt=\"low wall mini-split air handler mounted near floor level\" class=\"wp-image-820\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The image above shows how airflow in a low wall unit reverses direction in heating and cooling modes. In heating mode, warm air enters the room from the bottom of the unit for better heat distribution. In cooling mode, conditioned air blows from the top.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low-wall air handlers are a great choice when a higher wall placement is not an option, s<\/span><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">uch<\/span> as <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when the ceiling height is lower than 7\u00bd feet. A low-wall unit c<\/span>ould <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be the best option for an A-frame house, a finished attic, or a living area above the garage.<\/span> Discreet placement under windows is also a popular installation spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"numbered-header fw-bold mb-2\">  <span class=\"numbered-item\">4<\/span>\n  The Wall\/Ceiling or Floor\/Ceiling<\/h5>\n\n\n<p>Like the low-wall style, f<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loor\/ceiling (o<\/span>r<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wall\/ceiling) air handlers can m<\/span>ount<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the wall at or near floor level. This makes them another good option for short-wall<\/span> applications. However, wall\/ceiling units are more versatile because they can be alternately suspended from the ceiling horizontally<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img data-opt-id=1361751079  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlebhftr91tm.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.alpinehomeair.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/wall-ceiling-air-handler-mounting-options.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"wall\/ceiling mini-split air handler mounted two ways\" class=\"wp-image-804\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floor\/ceiling units are a good choice for those wanting to free up floor space or those with no wall space to spare. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that, unlike the ceiling cassette, the body of the wall\/ceiling air handler will hang down approximately 9 inches from the ceiling, making it visible in the space. When aesthetics is not a primary concern, the tradeoff is a lower price on these units compared to the ceiling cassette.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"numbered-header fw-bold mb-2\">  <span class=\"numbered-item\">5<\/span>\n  The Concealed Duct<\/h5>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last type of air handler for your ductless mini-split system is the concealed duct unit. But wait a minute\u2013a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ducted, ductless <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mini-split? You heard us right. The concealed or hidden duct mini-split is an overlooked style with several advantages. But first, let\u2019s take a look at how these units work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img data-opt-id=1304001173  data-opt-src=\"https:\/\/mlebhftr91tm.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/www.alpinehomeair.com\/learning-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/concealed-duct-air-handler.jpg\"  decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20100%%20100%%22%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%22100%%22%20height%3D%22100%%22%20fill%3D%22transparent%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"concealed duct air handler installed above ceiling\" class=\"wp-image-819\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I<\/span>nstall a concealed duct air handler<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> above the ceiling, in an attic; below the floor, in a basement or crawl space; or behind a soffit.<\/span> As such, they provide maximum flexibility for challenging applications. Attach flexible ducting, and the unit can heat and cool multiple rooms and evenly distribute air<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within the home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those with more than one space to heat or cool can save money with a concealed duct system. Because it utilizes just one air handler, it will cost less than a multi-zone system with two or three air handlers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, a concealed duct system is the most hidden of all air handler types; you wo<\/span>n&#8217;t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> see it in your space. The only visible part of the system is the air vent covers (grilles), which r<\/span>esemble the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">size and type found in traditional ducted HVAC systems.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-have-questions-we-can-help\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Have Questions? We Can Help!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope this article has clarified your options when choosing mini-split air handlers for your system. For more information or questions about your project, help is at your fingertips. <\/span><a href=\"tel:8008655931\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sales@alpinehomeair.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or LiveChat with an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinehomeair.com\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC expert at Alpine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get a concise overview of mini-split air handlers, their functions, and how they can enhance your HVAC system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1810,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ductless-mini-split-systems"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A Quick Guide to Mini-Split Air Handlers | Alpine Home Air<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore the top 5 types of mini-split air handlers. 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