What Is a Ductless Mini Split?
A ductless mini split is a revolutionary way to heat and cool a home. For over a century, central heating and cooling systems have used various types of ducting to convey heated and cooled air throughout the home.
With ductless mini splits, the heating or cooling refrigerant is piped through the home instead of individual heads that control the temperature of a space. Instead of bulky ductwork, small copper lines are used to convey the refrigerant.
The resulting heating and cooling system exceeds the performance of even the best central AC systems. Here are three benefits of heat pumps when considering heating and cooling system installation.
Keeps Energy Bills Lower
As it turns out, the ductwork in a central AC system is very inefficient. Not only does it require a huge amount of materials, but the insulation and joints in the system can leak hot or cold air.
In most central systems, the ductwork alone can account for 40% of efficiency losses, leading to massive energy costs over the years. Even with more modern ductwork systems, the inefficiencies can be felt in the home’s budget. So, why not eliminate this inherent weakness of central AC systems altogether?
Ductless mini splits save tons of money through improved efficiency, but they also save money because they use physics to heat and cool the home. By using a heat pump instead of burning fossil fuels, homeowners can utilize technology that is hundreds of times more efficient than furnaces or resistance heating, further lowering monthly energy bills.
Makes Installation Easier
Many homes in the US were built before central AC systems were standard in a home. As a result, millions of homes can’t accommodate the necessary ductwork for central heating and cooling.
Ductless mini splits are more easily installed in older homes and can fit into spaces that can’t accommodate ductwork. This makes them the obvious choice for homes heated and cooled with space heaters and window units.
In addition to retrofitting spaces that can’t have central AC, ductless mini splits allow for faster installation. Any time a contractor saves time on a project, they offer the savings to the customer. Homeowners can get an upgraded HVAC system for less than a new central system by choosing ductless mini splits.
Take Advantage of Zoning
One of the inherent drawbacks of central heating and cooling is that the entire home is uncomfortable for people who don’t control the thermostat. As the home is regulated to a single temperature, most people are too hot or cold, and they can do nothing about it.
With zone control strategies utilized by ductless mini splits, everyone in the home can control their own room or zone and keep it at the precise temperature they need. Since the entire system isn’t cycling as often as it would with a central system, energy bills are lower, meaning homeowners can improve their comfort while actually lowering their monthly costs.
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