How comfortable is the temperature in your home? Do you have certain rooms of the house that never seem to cool off in the summer, even overnight? Do you have rooms where you’d love to spend more time, but it’s just so cold in the winter that you can’t be in there without gloves and a scarf? It’s time you consider a ductless mini-split system for heating and cooling. It’s one of the best options available and can work for just about any home.
Easy to Install
When compared with other types of heating and cooling systems, mini-split systems are one of the easiest options available for both residential and commercial spaces. There is no need to work with ducts, which may require a major overhaul to a property. Instead, there is a relatively simple connection made with the indoor and outdoor unit with a conduit. The hole added to the wall is generally about three inches wide.
The interior and outside units don’t need to be right next to one another either. It’s possible to have longer conduits, so the outdoor unit can be placed in the location that’s best suited for it. You can generally add up to four interior units to a single outdoor unit. When you talk with your installer, they can let you know the options you have available.
Compact Size
You will appreciate the small size of the indoor units. They are not intrusive in the room, and they are placed on the wall near the ceiling in most cases. They will not get in the way of furniture or take up any floor space. Since they aren’t in the windows, you won’t have any obstructed views. The units are small enough that they shouldn’t cause any issues for your décor.
Energy-Efficient
Of course, one of the best advantages of ductless mini-split systems is the fact that they are energy-efficient. They will provide you with savings on your energy bill since you can heat or cool just the areas that you need.
Additionally, since there are no ducts, it means that you don’t have to worry about losing air in the ducts. Loss of conditioned air in the ducts can be a huge waste of money, and it’s estimated that up to 30% of air is lost and wasted in a traditional duct system. Even when the AC is running constantly, it can be cheaper with a mini-split than it would be with a traditional system with ducts.
Those who are worried about the cost of installation will find that the energy savings that they will experience each year can help to lower their energy bills for as long as they have the units.
Zone Climate Control
The design of the system allows you to create climate zones in your home. Using zones helps to keep costs down, as mentioned. However, it can also help to increase the life of the system since you won’t be using it in all of the rooms constantly. The mini-split system makes it easy to create these zones in your home and to control them using a remote control system. If the weather changes, you can make fast adjustments to the system to ensure the home stays comfortable with ease.
Safety
One of the other benefits that many people do not consider is safety. However, you’ll find that these systems are often safer than other methods of heating and cooling your home.
Consider the window AC units that people often get to help keep their home cool in the summer. They hook the system up to a window, which makes it an easy point of entry into the home for thieves. They just have to push through the window unit to get inside.
The mini-split systems don’t have this issue. There’s only a small hole, and it’s covered. Thieves will not be able to get into your home through the installation points of a ductless system like this.
There’s also the matter of heating in the winter. To help keep the temperatures warm enough, people will often use space heaters that they move around the house. These heaters can be dangerous for several reasons. Not only are they a potential fire hazard, but they can cause burns to pets and kids—as well as adults—that touch them.
When it comes to safety, ductless mini-split systems are a better solution. They also require less maintenance, and you won’t ever need to have people come out to clean your ducts.
Quiet Operation
If you’ve had a window AC unit before, you may have noticed that they can get quite loud. Even the high-quality units tend to have a louder sound than most people like. Fortunately, with the mini-ductless systems, this is not a problem.
These systems have whisper-quiet operation since they don’t have all of the same components that are found with other types of heating and cooling systems. They can be a great choice if keeping the sound down is important to you.
Air Filtration
One of the other advantages of this type of system is air filtration. The systems come equipped with a multi-part filtration system that helps to provide clean air. The filter will help remove bacteria, dust, pollutants, and other contaminants that would otherwise get into the house. This is good news for those who may have respiratory issues.
Work with a Quality Company for Installation
Adding a ductless mini-split system to your home is not something you can do on your own. You want to work with an HVAC professional who has the knowledge, experience, and tools to do it right. They can help you to set up the perfect zone climate control for your home.
Talk with the professionals about your options, the cost, and how long the installation will take. Always look into the experience and reputation of the company and check their testimonials to make sure they are the best option for your needs.
Call (781) 309-7540 or contact us to get started with a no-cost Mass Save® home energy assessment and to learn more about ductless mini-split systems.