Why Choose a Ductless Air Conditioning Unit?
The ductless system is a great option for cooling homes that don’t have ductwork. The HVAC technicians at Hurley & David will help you choose the ideal size for your home and will take care of all installation and maintenance.
Ductless systems can also be used in older homes or new additions that do not have ductwork. This type of air conditioner is efficient and energy-saving.
No Need for Ductwork
Ductless air conditioners are a great option for homes with no ductwork, or in rooms where traditional ductwork might be difficult to access. A ductless AC system, unlike central AC systems, which rely on an attic unit and ducts for distribution of air throughout the home, employs separate indoor units that are connected to an outside condenser. The units can be positioned on walls or the ceiling, allowing for flexibility in both aesthetic and functionality.
A ductless system isn’t just easier to install, but also more efficient. ENERGY STAR certified ductless systems can save you money by heating and cooling rooms that are in use. This is an excellent way to reduce waste while maintaining the ideal temperature inside your home for all of its occupants.
These systems are very easy to maintain. You can easily clean the evaporator units and compressors by cleaning the filters and running defrosters on a regular basis. Regular maintenance by technicians will ensure that the system is operating as smoothly and efficiently as it can for the duration of time it can.
Many people utilize ductless systems to supplement their central AC systems. They can be used to add an extra space or convert a garage or basement to living space, or boost the temperature of a room which is usually too cold or hot.
A ductless system has the advantage of being much more cost-effective than the latest high-efficiency ducted systems. These systems can save you hundreds each year, thanks to the ENERGY STAR certification. These systems are more efficient if you have the use of a heat pump that both heats and cools your home.
It is essential to choose a trusted HVAC company when deciding if an ductless system is the right choice for you. The skilled technicians at Garden City HVAC can answer any questions and help you choose the ideal ductless system to meet your requirements. Contact them now to begin!
Energy efficient
The fact that ductless systems are more energy-efficient than conventional cooling and heating systems is an important reason to consider them. These ENERGY STAR-qualified systems are designed to reduce your energy usage and save you money. They do this by actively cooling areas of your house that are occupied. These systems are ideal for homes with an addition or new garage, or rooms that are difficult to cool and heat with ductwork.
Ductless systems make use of alternating current electricity to power their equipment which converts it into direct current which is directed through the air handlers within your home. The air handlers run on a fraction of the power needed to cool a home using ductwork since they don’t need to work as hard to move and regulate temperatures. This means they can have a higher SEER rating than a conventional AC unit that does not include a ductless unit.
Furthermore, it takes about 3 inches of space on your floors, walls and ceilings to run all the necessary lines from an outdoor unit to each indoor air handler. This is much smaller than the 12 inches of ducting used by a standard HVAC system.
Each air handler operates independently which means you can cool your bedrooms while keeping the living area at a higher temperature. This will help save energy because it won’t be chilled. Each air handler has its own programmable temperature control, meaning you can tailor it to the preferences of each member of your family.
Many are thinking of building a home gym or bedroom to their homes as the economy continues to improve. When you make this decision, your existing heating and cooling system might be overworked by trying to control temperatures in an additional area of your house without ductwork. A mini-split ductless system could be put in these spaces to provide you with a separate temperature control and help your home avoid unnecessary heating or cooling. This will help you save on your energy bills as well as reduce your carbon footprint.
Easy to Install
Ductless air conditioners are fairly easy to install, particularly when you work with an HVAC professional. They are typically installed high on an exterior wall, and the installer just has to make a small cut in the wall and feed the piping through. The ductless system then gets joined to the house using clamps to secure the piping before fixing it to the wall.
A single ductless unit can cool rooms up 400 square feet. If you have a large home with multiple stories, you may need to add more than one ductless unit in order to cool your entire home.
Certain ductless systems have multiple indoor units connected to the outdoor condenser unit, and each unit has its own thermostat so the residents can set the temperature they would like to have in their particular room. This is a great method to create a true cooling zone within your office or home.
The ability to control each zone within your home is useful when you have many people who all like different temperatures. With the ductless air conditioning system, you can cool only the areas that are used and save money by not cooling rooms that aren’t being used.
Contact us today if you are interested in upgrading to an AC system that is ductless or adding air-conditioning for your garage apartment or gym. We’ll help you choose the best ductless AC system to meet your needs, and take care of all maintenance and installation.
To get the most from your ductless system, you need to conduct regular maintenance. This includes changing the air filter as well as cleaning and the condenser and the evaporator coils. Our technicians can design an annual maintenance schedule that is suitable for your ductless unit as well as the area it serves. You can also learn more about maintaining your ductless system by reading our ductless maintenance manual.
Save Money
Ductless air conditioning systems are typically more affordable to operate than traditional AC systems. They also eliminate the potential loss of energy due to leaky ductwork, which could greatly reduce the efficiency of your AC system. This can aid in keeping your energy costs lower throughout the throughout the year. You can further reduce your energy use by choosing an ENERGY STAR certified system. A ductless system with a higher SEER rating will be more efficient, which means that it will require less energy to cool your home.
Another way that a ductless system can save you money is by offering zones of comfort. You can use a remote control to set different temperatures for each area of your home. This lets you keep the living room and bedrooms at different temperatures, without affecting other rooms in your home. This feature can be particularly useful if you have children or pets who spend a lot of their time in a single room.
A ductless system functions similar to a heat pump but without air ducts. The indoor unit (also known as an air handler) blows air over evaporator coils that are filled with refrigerant. The refrigerant sucks up heat from the air, then it is ejected outside via small holes in your ceiling or wall. The air handler is mounted in a variety of places such as garages, attics or home addition.
Mini-split ductless systems are used as standalone units, or in combination to provide cooling for the entire house. They are perfect for retrofitting an old home or incorporating air conditioning and for new construction or renovations in which there isn’t enough space or budget to install air ducts. They are an excellent option for homes with low ceilings like a garage or attic.
A single-zone ductless unit is usually enough to cool a small dwelling and connects only one indoor air handler to an outdoor unit. Multi-zone systems can connect up to eight indoor air handlers with a single condenser. This allows you to independently control the temperature of each room, which is especially beneficial for homes with large spaces.