A heat pump mini split gives your home both heating and cooling without using ducts. You get an outdoor unit that moves heat and indoor air-handling units that deliver comfort where you need it. This ductless system makes installation easy and lets you control temperature in each room. Homeowners often choose mini-splits for their efficiency and zone control. You can see in the table below that about 6% of U.S. homes with heat pumps use ductless mini splits.

Choosing the best pool heater depends on how you use your pool and where you live. If you want your pool to heat up fast, a gas heater can warm the water by 1-2°F each hour. This is good if you want to swim on short notice. A pool heat pump is better for slow, steady, and energy-saving heating in warmer places. But it does not heat as fast. Hybrid pool heating uses more than one method. It gives both speed and saves energy.

If you want one system for heating and cooling, a heat pump is often best for most homes. It can heat your home in winter. It can also cool your home in summer. A regular air conditioner only cools your home. Recent market data shows heat pumps now make up 44% of new home cooling equipment in the U.S. This means heat pumps are becoming more popular. You should think about the first cost, energy use, climate, and long-term value before choosing.

Top experts and customers say Trane, Carrier, and Lennox are the best heat pump brands for 2025. These brands are known for being reliable and saving energy. People are happy with how they work. This makes them great for heating and cooling. Mitsubishi Electric has the happiest customers. American Standard is known for lasting a long time. The best heat pumps work well all year.

A heat pump reversing valve helps your heat pump change modes. It lets the heat pump switch from heating to cooling. You can control how warm or cool your home is. This happens by changing the way the refrigerant moves inside. The reversing valve helps your heat pump work in every season.