Ductless Heating and Cooling
Ductless heating and cooling gives homeowners the opportunity to enjoy the highest level of comfort for their home. These systems offer individualized comfort zones with cost savings and more.
Ductless systems comprise an outdoor unit and indoor air handlers that heat or cool the rooms of your home. They replace baseboard heating systems as well as window air conditioning systems and space heaters.
Customized Temperatures
Ductless systems are great for homeowners who want more control over their cooling and heating. They do not require ductwork and can be installed within areas such as sunrooms or garages. Mini-split systems are extremely energy efficient and could save you money on your energy bills.
They utilize a small outdoor unit to create heat by drawing outside air, and then transferring the heat to insides to keep you warm during winter. In the summer, they function as air conditioners, and remove heat from the air in your home. Ductless systems work more quietly than traditional systems. The indoor air-handling unit has filters built-in to improve the quality of the air in your home.
With ductless heating, you can adjust the temperature in each room independently. This is perfect for families with different preferences. Each indoor air handling unit comes equipped with its own thermostat, which allows you to adjust it to your family’s requirements and lifestyle. This personalization ensures that everyone in your family can enjoy their ideal living space.
These systems are more energy-efficient than traditional furnaces and air conditioners since they don’t have to heat or cool your entire house all at once. This is because they don’t have to exert as much effort to maintain an ideal temperature, and they can save energy by not cooling or heating rooms that aren’t in use.
The absence of ducts helps reduce energy loss, which reduces your heating and cooling costs. The ductless system will be even more efficient if you choose the most efficient model that utilizes green refrigeration.
In addition to their cost-effectiveness and ease of use, ductless systems are also quieter and less difficult to install than conventional HVAC systems. They can be installed on ceilings and walls and their compact design makes them less noticeable than ductwork. They can also be installed more easily in new construction or renovations than traditional systems. And with their easy-to-use smart controls, you can keep track of your energy consumption and alter your settings remotely from a smartphone or computer.
Energy Efficiency
Ductless systems stand out in their design and offer more energy efficiency than forced air systems. They consist of an outdoor unit and one or more indoor air handlers. They are connected with flexible piping that transports coolant and electricity to generate heat. The absence of ductwork reduces thermal leakage as well as other waste sources caused by duct systems making them more efficient in energy and cost savings. Moreover as these systems do not use combustible fuel to operate, they also don’t produce harmful carbon dioxide emissions and are therefore an environmentally friendly option for your home or business.
There is no need to sacrifice energy efficiency in order to attain the desired temperature of air. For example, you can cool the master bedroom to a comfortable 65 degrees without overcooling other rooms of the house. This saves energy and keeps the whole family content.
It’s the same for heating your house. You can set your basement, home office or any other room that has an air handler at an appropriate temperature to ensure the comfort of a consistent and comfortable heat throughout your home. Also, you don’t have to be concerned about wasting energy if you leave an area for a short time and you can turn on the heat in the area with your remote control.
Whether you’re cooling an extra room or heating a smaller apartment, a ductless system is an ideal way to cool and heat your space while saving money throughout the year. It can be used to replace a portable AC unit and reduce your energy costs by providing cooling and heating.
A ductless system is also a great replacement for space heaters. This will spare you from having multiple air conditioners in summer and space heaters in winter. It also improves indoor air quality and gives your space a a more streamlined appearance. It’s not a surprise that ductless systems are becoming increasingly popular.
Easy Installation
Mini-splits with ductless technology are designed to heat and cool areas that do not have ductwork, or for locations where a new addition or renovation doesn’t include the cost of putting in ductwork. A ductless system is ideal for rooms that have been renovated, such as homes as well as home additions, sunrooms, and a remodeled basement. It is also perfect for office kiosks or residential spaces that are not being used. With a single-zone or multi-zone solution each indoor unit is equipped with its own thermostat, making it possible to cool and heat only the rooms that are being utilized at any given moment.
The installation of a HVAC system that is ductless is a lot simpler and less expensive than a traditional HVAC system since there isn’t any ductwork required. A certified technician will place the outdoor unit on an outdoor concrete pad outside of your home and connect it to the air handlers inside your home. The installers will run a conduit from the indoor units to the outdoor unit, which houses the control wiring, the equipment and refrigerant lines. Based on the size of your home there may be multiple indoor units that require to be set up to ensure optimal comfort.
Ductless systems are environmentally friendly due to their high energy efficiency. They don’t add to the amount of waste generated by the typical household, and they can drastically reduce the carbon footprint of a home.
Ductless systems boast some of the highest SEER rating available in the industry. This allows homeowners to save on their heating and cooling costs. Comparing to traditional split system SEER ratings of 14-17, today’s highest performing ductless systems can give up to 50 percent savings on monthly energy bills.
A ductless system requires little maintenance to operate at its best. It is recommended to clean your air filters at least once a week, and we suggest regular professional service. This will ensure that your ductless system functions efficiently and effectively for many long time to come. In reality a ductless system could last for as long as 25 years with routine maintenance and care. Our knowledgeable technicians are available to answer any questions you have regarding ductless heating and cooling.
Maintenance
Ductless systems offer a variety of advantages in maintenance that aren’t offered by traditional HVAC equipment. This includes energy efficiency, which leads to lower operating costs as well as environmental impact. The absence of ductwork also helps keep indoor air quality high. The ductwork in a home’s traditional HVAC system can be contaminated with dirt and grime pet dander, rodent droppings, and more. The ductless units, which are not visible, systems are easy to clean and maintain.
Additionally to that, HVAC systems that are ductless are also less expensive to set up than traditional HVACs. It is because ductwork is labor-intensive, and installation can be costly, especially in older homes with uninsulated ceilings and walls. This expense can be cut by the non-invasive nature of the installation of ductless HVAC. It involves the installation of both indoor and outdoor units.
Compared to window-style air conditioners ductless HVAC systems are much quieter. This is due to the smaller size of the units and how efficient they are. They require less maintenance, with only a few air filters to be replaced and an annual inspection.
Ductless heat pumps are an great for retrofits and new construction. They can be substituted for less efficient space heaters, window air conditioners, and radiant heating systems. They can also be used in condominiums, apartments and mobile homes where ductwork might not be practical.
If you’re looking for an HVAC system that can handle our northern climate, consider upgrading to a ductless model. A professional can assess the needs of your home, assist you select the best system that is ductless for your home, and ensure it is properly installed. Contact us to get started.
