Increase Your Home Comfort
No matter the time of year, you’re always working with your heating and cooling system to keep yourself and your family comfortable indoors. But the balance between finding the perfect comfort levels for your home and keeping monthly energy costs low can be tricky.
With the help of professionals like the team at HRC Climate Services, you can find the best solution for your home. One of these solutions could be a ductless mini-split system. Read on to discover what these systems have to offer, in which environments they work best, and if they are the right fit for your home.
What is a Ductless Mini-Split?
A ductless mini-split is a type of heating and cooling system which consists of two components: one indoors and one outdoors. As you can glean from their name, they can heat and cool your home without the use of ductwork.
The indoor component is mounted to the ceiling or wall, has its own thermostat, and can be controlled with a remote. The outdoor component is a compressor that helps cool or warm air before entering the home.
The Benefits of a Mini-Split
Compact Sizing
Its compact size and lack of invasive ductwork make mini-splits an excellent solution for small spaces. For this reason, many homeowners find them to be a great best solution for rooms added onto a home during renovation, garages, attics, and old homes built without ductwork.
Zoning
Ductless mini-splits cool and heat in zones. Meaning they are great for controlling the temperature of spaces like those mentioned above. This provides you with the flexibility to only heat or cool these areas when in use, saving energy and money.
Efficiency
Ducted forced air systems can experience at least 25% of energy loss as the air has to travel through ductwork to reach its destination. By eliminating ductwork, mini-splits are more efficient at conditioning their zones using less energy.
Easy Installation
In most cases, a ductless mini-split can be installed in a matter of hours with little disturbance. Compare this to the invasive and time-consuming ductwork installation for a forced-air system!
Better Air Quality
Good air quality is extremely important for your family’s health. Poor air quality can result in:
- Asthma
- Coughing/Sneezing
- Itchiness/irritation
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- A weaker immune system
Ductwork provides the opportunity for bacteria, mold, and other pollutants to grow and spread through your home as air passes through. By simply eliminating this step of the heating and cooling process, your space should be less impacted by airborne pollutants and allergens, resulting in cleaner, healthier air.
Mini-Splits are Not For Everyone
Of course, not every home and space is right for a mini-split. If you are looking for a system that will heat and cool your entire home with one unit, a forced-air system will be better suited for the job.
Additionally, some homeowners are thrown off by the appearance of a mini-split. While they are typically white or beige in color, allowing them to blend into most walls, many homeowners are bothered by the disruption in aesthetics.
Finally, the upfront costs of a mini-split may be a turn-off for you. While the installation cost may seem steep, keep in mind that eventually, your energy savings will outweigh the initial price tag.
What’s the bottom line? Mini-splits are best suited for small spaces and homeowners looking to zone their heating and cooling. They are efficient, provide better air quality, and are easy to install; however, they have a higher upfront cost and can disrupt a room’s aesthetics.
Ductless Mini-Split Installation in Utah County
If you think the mini-split is right for you, or you’d like to know more, give the HRC Climate Services team a call at (801) 373-9440! We’re here to find the right heating and cooling system for your home.
