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In Broken Arrow's continental climate, efficient HVAC equipment is a must. A ductless HVAC system helps you heat and cool your home more efficiently by giving you more control over your indoor temperatures.
How Ductless HVAC Systems Work
Ductless systems, also known as ductless mini-splits, consist of three main elements: the outdoor compressor/condenser unit, the indoor air-handling units, and a conduit line that holds refrigerant tubing and electrical wiring and which connects the indoor units to the outdoor units. Many work like traditional heat pumps, providing both cooling and heating. The indoor units can be mounted on the wall or ceiling or be free-standing on the floor. Many models can accommodate up to four air handlers on one outdoor unit. Each unit is controlled individually by a remote control.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Ductless HVAC
Flexibility is one of the greatest advantages of ductless systems. They can heat and cool just one room or a whole house. Even if you already have a ducted system, they're ideal for heating places your existing system doesn't reach, such as a finished basement, attic, or room addition. You can place the indoor units where it's most convenient and control the temperatures in different rooms or parts of your home individually. If you need extra heating in one room, you can turn up the temperature there without overheating the rest of your home — and its occupants. Because there are no ducts to waste heat and air, these systems are more energy efficient than ducted systems.
Installation is simple too. All these systems need is a 3-inch hole through the wall to run the conduit line. They're ideal if you don't want to go through the hassle of installing or extending your ducts or you live in a historic home that you don't want to alter significantly.
The main downside is the upfront cost, which can be 30% higher than a ducted system. In addition, the visible air handlers are aesthetically unappealing to some.
If you're considering a ductless HVAC system for your home, contact us at Air Assurance from anywhere around Broken Arrow.