5 Good Reasons to Install a Mini Split System
The decision to go duct-free with a mini-split system is different for every homeowner.
Some homeowners want a system that can lower their energy bills. Others are more focused on how their new system looks in their home.
But no matter your priorities, it’s hard to ignore the benefits that come with going ductless compared to a traditional HVAC system.
As you’re exploring your options to heat and cool your home, consider these five important perks you get with a mini-split system.
1. Save Big on Energy Costs
Energy Star research finds that a certified ductless mini-split system can save you as much as 60% on heating costs and up to 30% on cooling costs compared to a traditional system.
Mini-splits rely on a ductless heat pump for its energy source. Because the heat pump transfers rather than generates heat, they use up to 60% less energy.
When it comes to cooling your home, the split system’s sophisticated compressors and fans automatically adjust the speed to save on energy. The result: about 30% less in energy costs compared to a traditional room air conditioner.
2. Customize Your Home’s Indoor Environment
Each room in the home receives its own mini-split unit, giving you the ability to control the environment in each room. This way, you can heat and cool the spaces you want without wasting money on spaces you’re not using.
This can be a great way to lower your energy costs even more.
3. Enjoy Whisper Quiet Operation
The smaller profile and components of a mini-split system allow it to operate at a much lower volume than a conventional HVAC system.
Because mini splits use heat pump technology, there’s no noisy fan to keep you awake at night.
4. Avoid Dirty Ducts for Better Air Quality
Mold and debris can enter your air ducts and lower your indoor air quality.
Poor air quality has been associated with asthma, allergies, and even your mood and energy levels.
To avoid these effects, the duct work should be professionally cleaned on a regular basis. But even after a good cleaning, dirt, dust, and debris can still linger.
Mini-split systems don’t require duct work. Instead, air is brought directly from the outside without having to pass through dirty channels that can expel particles into your home’s environment.
5. Install a Mini-Split Faster than a Traditional System
Installing duct work can be an expensive, time-consuming process. A traditional system may take weeks to complete. And if you’re adding a room to your home, it can be expensive to extend the duct work to heat your add-on.
Because there’s no duct work with a mini-split, installation is usually finished within a day. There’s no need to rebuild ceilings or walls around duct work, nor do you lose any square footage in the process.
How to Switch to a Mini Split System
Going ductless has its advantages, it may not always be the ideal solution for every application.
Is a mini-split system the best route to take for heating and cooling your home? Consult with one of our HVAC experts that can help you explore your options.