What Are Mini Split Systems?
Ductless mini-split systems are a great way to heat and cool a home. A traditional central heating and air conditioning system requires ductwork to distribute conditioned air from the heater and air conditioner throughout the house. However, a mini-split system doesn’t need air ducts and can instead create zones inside a home that have a unit where conditioned air comes out.
While most people are more familiar with central heating and cooling systems, ductless systems have several benefits that make them desirable in a home. Here are some of the benefits of mini-splits that have convinced many people to make the switch.
Conserve Energy and Lower Bills
Whether the goal is to lower the home's energy use or reduce energy bills, installing a ductless mini-split system for heating and cooling can help. Ductless mini-split systems help accomplish these goals by doing away with a significant source of inefficiency in a central heating and cooling system: the ductwork.
Ducts can account for a large portion of energy use because of the energy loss that occurs in them, especially if ductwork has a leak that lets cooled or heated air escape. Instead of using ductwork, each zone of a home can be heated and cooled by an individual unit with a mini-split system, eliminating the energy loss associated with air ducts and reducing energy use and utility bills.
Easy Installation
Because of the lack of air ducts when installing ductless mini splits, the installation is often easier and quicker than installing central air conditioning and heating systems in a house. There are also times when ductwork can’t be squeezed into homes or buildings that weren’t designed to accommodate them. These situations are where ductless mini-splits shine again.
Whether it is an older home that doesn’t have the space for air ducts or an outbuilding, like a garage or an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), on the same property but separate from the house that needs heating and cooling, ductless mini splits can be a great solution to provide comfort to these spaces.
More Precise and Flexible Comfort
Another benefit of ductless heating and cooling systems is that they provide more customizable comfort than central heating and AC systems. Central HVAC systems heat or cool the entire house to one temperature from the thermostat. However, mini-split systems have separate units in different zones of the home that can be set to different temperatures, allowing for more control.
With ductless mini splits, each zone can be individually controlled for maximum comfort. As an added benefit, homeowners can also save energy and money because it allows unoccupied spaces to be set to more energy-saving temperatures, thus reducing the household's energy usage.
About Jerry Brittingham A/C & Heat, Inc.
Jerry Brittingham A/C & Heat, Inc. has been serving Daytona Beach, FL, and the surrounding areas since 2002. They offer transparent pricing options, prompt and professional service, and a membership plan. Call them today for ductless mini-split installation, repair, or maintenance in Daytona Beach, FL.
