3 Advantages of Ductless Heating and Cooling Systems

Maybe you have heard about ductless cooling and heating systems, and you have probably seen one in your favorite local restaurant in an office. But, do you really know what they are or how they differ from the traditional central heat and air system?

Where a ductless system differs right off is that the traditional central unit has one control for the entire system. A ductless system allows you to control each room’s temperature individually, much as a window unit does, but they are more efficient. And in this article, we are going to discuss the pros and cons, the advantages and disadvantages of ductless heating and cooling systems.

The 3 Biggest Advantages Offered By A Mini Split Ductless System 

1). The ductless heating and cooling systems for homes are smaller than the traditional central heat and air system, but still requires components inside and outside the home, but offer flexible solutions where needed. Where a heat pump system or central air and heating system forces the air through ducts, a ductless system delivers the air directly into the various rooms.

Sometimes referred to as mini split heating system or mini split cooling system, this ductless heating and cooling system offers your home or any property owner, a cost-effective way to cool and heat the space. No need for electric baseboard heaters, space heaters, or window units that take up footprint and leave possibility for fire hazards.

2). A big reason that homeowners and property owners are switching to ductless heating and cooling systems for homes is the overall savings they offer. Utility costs have skyrocketed for everyone and have us all looking for ways to cut back on those things that cost us the most, like air conditioning and heating. The newest way many are trying is the mini-split heating system and cooling system, which is somewhat going back to space heaters and window units, but in a safer way which also takes less footprint in a room.

3). Better air quality makes for healthier breathing with this new way of heating and cooling your home or business. Indoor air isn’t as healthy as you may think when you have a central cooling and heating system or even with the heat pump system. The traditional systems of HVAC require a regular change in the air filter, and it is recommended to have the air ducts professionally cleaned as well, both an expense and requiring time that many of us are short on these days. With the new ductless systems, the allergens, bacteria, dust and other particles found in the air are drastically reduced.

With All Good Things, There Are Some Disadvantages Too

With the three benefits we’ve covered here, and consider that the ductless system is installed easier and quicker, it also minimizes the carbon footprint, there are some downsides to it as well, with the biggest one being the expense. The ductless system is more expensive than installing window AC units and space heaters. And while they aren’t as obtrusive as window units, there is still the need for an air handler inside each room, not just one main handler in a closet like a central unit requires. And they are all electric which a downside for homes with gas options available.  

In Summary Of Consideration

If you are considering installing a ductless system, you’ll want to check the pricing from various sources, compare the brands and the warranties offered. And once the warranty has expired, anywhere from one year to five years, check for the best home warranty for HVAC system you currently have compared to what it would be for a ductless system. Liberty Home Guard is happy to quote the different packages and discuss the pros and cons of each.