Salt Lake City, UT – February 26, 2026 – Zone Air, the American HVAC brand behind innovative ductless heating solutions out of Salt Lake City, announced today that their DIY-friendly DIY Series has taken the crown as the top DIY mini splits for homeowners looking for that perfect blend of comfort and convenience without the hassle of a professionally installed system. Built with DIY homeowners in mind, Zone Air’s systems offer top-notch performance with a simple setup, including pre-charged line sets and easy connections that do away with the need for all sorts of complicated tools
“Homeowners shouldn’t have to sacrifice performance for the sake of a DIY job,” says a Zone Air spokesperson. “We designed the DIY Series to deliver genuine comfort – fast to install, easy to control, and efficient enough to save you money on energy costs over time.”
Zone Air’s announcement comes as more and more homeowners are doing their research on mini splits to avoid costly duct retrofits, cut energy waste, and get the room-by-room comfort they want. Unlike traditional central systems that rely on all that expensive ductwork, a ductless approach conditions the space directly – helping folks keep comfortable while reducing unwanted energy loss
Top DIY Mini Splits
Zone Air’s DIY Series is perfect for homeowners who want a DIY mini split that performs just like a pro-grade HVAC system once it’s installed. Zone Air is confident that most DIY installs are as easy as drilling, mounting and wiring – and each system comes with clear instructions, mounting templates, and support to make things straightforward from start to finish
DIY systems can help homeowners save a whack of cash (up to $3,000 to $5,000) compared to contractor installation costs, mainly by cutting labour expenses. Zone Air is all about making that value accessible while still delivering reliable heat and cooling performance
What are mini splits?
A mini split is a ductless heating and cooling solution that cools down a specific area without relying on all that ductwork. Zone Air’s approach is all about homeowners who want a clean install, stable comfort and efficient operation – especially in spaces like older homes, additions, or converted areas where adding ducts would be a costly nightmare.
Mini Split System
A mini split system includes an outdoor condenser (the outdoor unit) and one or more indoor units. Zone Air offers both single-zone and multi-zone systems – so customers can choose one indoor head for a single space or multiple indoor heads for a whole-home strategy
Outputs are measured in BTUs (British thermal units). Most systems range from 9,000 BTU to 24,000 BTU and higher. A good rule of thumb is that a 12,000 BTU mini split can cover roughly 350 to 550 square feet, depending on insulation, ceiling height, sunlight exposure, and room layout
Ductless Mini Split
A ductless mini split delivers conditioned air directly into the room, doing away with the need for all that expensive ductwork and minimizing installation disruption. This ductless design is also ideal for adding comfort to targeted spaces, like a garage conversion, a bonus room, or a new addition – without replacing the entire home system.
DIY Mini Split Installation
Zone Air systems are built around homeowner-friendly installation steps. A typical DIY installation involves:
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Mounting the indoor unit (wall, ceiling, or any other supported mount locations)
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Placing and securing the outdoor unit
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Running the line set and connecting refrigerant lines
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Completing electrical requirements, including a dedicated circuit
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Powering on, running a basic test, and dialling in comfort settings
The main differentiator for many DIY options is whether a vacuum pump is required. Many DIY-ready products use pre-charged refrigerant lines (and related pre-charged lines) to simplify setup and cut the need for all sorts of special tools.
Air Handler
Each indoor head functions as an air handler, delivering conditioned air quietly and efficiently. Zone Air provides indoor options designed to create consistent comfort, with flexible placement for different room sizes and layouts.
AC Unit
While many homeowners think of cooling first, a mini split AC unit can also be a heating solution. Zone Air systems are built as heat pumps, designed to provide efficient cooling in summer and reliable heating in winter.
DIY Mini SplitsA ductless mini system is a game-changer for homeowners who don’t want to deal with the hassle of major construction. With one of these systems you don’t have to rip open walls and ceilings to lay down ducts – which means faster install times and a lot less disruption to your daily routine. We’re talking a few hours to get up and running, rather than days for a traditional installation that requires all that duct modification business.Heat Pump
Our DIY lineup really leans into the benefits of a heat pump – it does it all – both heats and cools with maximum efficiency. When it comes to efficiency numbers, a SEER2 of 20 or better is pretty standard these days for ‘high efficiency’, but our DIY Series gives you up to 24 SEER2, which means lower energy bills and consistent comfort levels without any compromise.
Zone Air is also all about making things easier for you. That’s why we offer WiFi-enabled control systems that let you tweak settings, set schedules, and keep an eye on temperature levels from anywhere in the house.
Mini Split Air
Zone Air systems are designed to give you smooth, quiet, mini split air distribution throughout your home. And with multi-zone capability, you can set different temperatures for different rooms – which is especially useful if some parts of the house are lying idle while others are being used.
DIY Mini
As more and more people look to DIY mini solutions, Zone Air is positioning our DIY Series as the top-of-the-line choice that’s a cut above the DIY kits you’ve seen elsewhere. These kits can be more complicated to set up, require more tools, and just generally take more time and effort. That’s why when people compare top brands like MRCOOL, Senville, and others they tend to focus on the install process, the warranty terms, and how smart-home friendly the system is.
When you’re shopping around, it’s worth taking a close look at the warranty requirements. Some DIY-focused brands will actually honour their warranties even if you do the install yourself, but with our premium systems, you may need to get a licensed pro to do the job to keep the warranty valid.
Line Set
The line set is the bit that connects the indoor and outdoor components and carries the refrigerant between them. Zone Air systems focus on making it easier to route the line set, labelling things clearly, and making connections a breeze – especially for new DIY-ers who are just starting out. Properly size your system and install it according to the instructions, and you’ll get the best possible performance and comfort levels.
About Zone Air
Zone Air is an American company that specialises in high-efficiency ductless mini-split systems – we’re based in Salt Lake City, Utah and do everything with a focus on making things easy for homeowners, with a focus on performance, efficiency, and long-term value.
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