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  "description": "Not always. A load calculation reveals if your central unit has sufficient capacity; if not, a ductless mini-split often provides dedicated heating and cooling.",
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        "text": "Existing heating and cooling systems are frequently undersized to manage the added square footage of a new room. Extending your central ductwork may strain an older HVAC unit, reducing efficiency and leaving the new addition unevenly tempered. During project design, a contractor calculates heating and cooling loads to determine whether your central unit can handle the expansion. If central capacity falls short, homeowners often choose a ductless mini-split system, which provides independent zone climate control for the addition without requiring an expensive, full-home HVAC replacement.",
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