iStock/Thinkstock Plumbing Monthly Plumbing Quiz: Mini-Splits They heat and cool, they’re highly efficient, easy to install, work well in cold-weather climates – what’s NOT to like about mini-splits? How well do you know the technology? Take our quiz and find out! Steve Spaulding | Feb 04, 2019 Content loading... Please enable javascript! Contractor 2018 Review Quiz Take our quiz for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, iTunes or Cabela’s – your choice! 1. Most mini-split systems come pre-charged with refrigerant, but depending on your line set more may need to be added. Too much or too little refrigerant may cause: Loud noises It may not properly dehumidify It may function only in cooling mode, not in heating mode All of the above 2. The mini-split communication wire is essential to the unit’s proper function. The wire should be: 18 gauge, solid core 14 gauge, solid core 18 gauge, stranded core 14 gauge, stranded core 3. The indoor component of the mini-split is also referred to as the: Condenser Evaporator Absorber Reflector 4. The ductless fans used in mini-splits can’t handle accumulated debris. Ideally a homeowner should be cleaning the filter on their mini-split: Every week Every month Every six months Every year 5. One of the main advantages of mini-splits is that they are ductless. The average North American home loses approximately what percentage of its thermal efficiency to ductwork? 15% 25% 30% 35% Monthly Plumbing Quiz They heat and cool, they’re highly efficient, easy to install, work well in cold-weather climates – what’s NOT to like about mini-splits? How well do you know the technology? Take our quiz and find out! You could win a $25 gift card to iTunes, Amazon or Cabela’s. 1 Mini-splits 2 3 4 5 1 comment Hide comments Comment * More information about text formats Text format CommentsPlain text CommentsAllowed HTML tags: <em> <strong> <blockquote> <br> <p>Plain textNo HTML tags allowed.Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically.Lines and paragraphs break automatically. PublishLog in or register to comment Save Leave this field blank RelatedChicago Cubs Set to Begin Fifth Spring Training at Sloan ParkFeb 22, 2019RIDGID Brings New Drain-Cleaning Tools to WWETT, Feb. 21-23Feb 21, 2019Franklin Electric Celebrates 75 YearsFeb 18, 2019USA Today: Gunman Opens Fire at Henry Pratt PlantFeb 16, 2019 Load More