Broken or malfunctioning air conditioners can cause severe discomfort, especially in the heat of the summer. And some repairs may not be feasible or even possible on older air conditioning units.

Mini split air conditioners are heating and cooling systems that allow users to control temperatures on a room-by-room basis.

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