What is a Ductless Mini Split, And How Does It Work?
A ductless mini split is a heating and cooling system that, unlike traditional HVACs, does not use a network of air ducts to distribute air from a central unit to different areas in the house. Instead, it is a 2-unit system composed of an indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor connected by a conduit that houses the refrigerant tubing, condensation drain, and electrical wiring.
Because the mini split doesn’t require any ductwork, they are a great choice to retrofit homes with non-ducted heating systems such as radiant panels or space heaters or add cooling to houses where it is no longer possible to expand the existing ductwork due to a lack of space. But these aren’t the only advantages that ductless mini splits hold. The following are great benefits to choosing a ductless mini split for an air conditioning or heating installation project.
More Energy Efficient
Without any ductwork through which air has to pass, ductless mini-splits avoid energy losses, often the bane of central forced air systems. Heat loss along the air ducts accounts for over 30% of the energy consumed by air conditioning; if an air leak is also present, that percentage increases. This makes ductless mini splits more energy efficient and helps homeowners save money on energy bills.
For homeowners who want to save even more, ductless mini-split systems also come with optional inverter technology, which uses variable motor speeds to slow down the motor when demand is low, causing the system to use less power when optimum temperatures have already been achieved in the room.
Simpler, More Straightforward Installation
Eliminating the need for ductwork also means simpler, easier air conditioning installation that can be completed in a few hours compared to the 1-2 day average installation period required by traditional ducted systems. The only requirement for installing split systems is a three-inch hole through the wall for the conduit to connect the indoor and outdoor units. With various conduit lengths provided by manufacturers included in the purchase of the unit, it is also easy to be flexible about where either unit is located, not necessarily back to back or close to each other. This allows homeowners to place both units in ideal locations inside and outside the house.
Greater Indoor Comfort
One of the best things about ductless mini splits is that it allows homeowners greater flexibility to customize temperatures in different home parts. Unlike ducted central forced air systems that set the temperature for the entire home, a split system allows different rooms to have different temperatures, giving different people who use those rooms the power to control their home comfort without imposing their preferences on the rest of the household.
Ductless systems also have a positive impact on indoor air quality because the lack of ductwork eliminates spaces where dirt, dust, and allergens can potentially accumulate and eventually be carried by air throughout the home.
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