Summer in Winnipeg can be surprisingly intense. When temperatures soar into the 30s and humidity makes the air feel thick, having reliable air conditioning isn't a luxury—it's a necessity. But when it comes time to cool your home, you face an important decision: should you install a ductless mini-split or go with traditional central air conditioning?

Summer in Winnipeg can be brutally hot. When temperatures climb into the 30s and humidity makes it feel even hotter, air conditioning transforms from a luxury into a necessity.

Ideally, our air conditioning units should operate in relative silence. Older units, however, tend to…