Most homeowner may have heard of ductless heating and cooling systems, and they may have even seen the small, indoor devices, installed high up on the walls of homes, restaurants or office buildings. Many don’t really know much more about these systems beyond what they look like, however, or the benefits to having one in your home or business. To help you with the decision of whether or not a ductless heating and cooling system is the right choice for your home or business, we have put together a short list detailing some of the benefits that come along with it.
Highly Flexible Solutions
Where traditional Westchester heat pumps and central air conditioning systems force cooled and heated air through ducts and out into the rest of your home, ductless systems deliver air directly into the different zones of your home. They are made up of a small outdoor unit and one or more of the indoor units that require nothing beyond access to electricity and mounting to the wall. Ductless systems are sometimes referred to as split systems, multi-split systems, or split-ductless systems, but they all essentially work the same way. Ductless heating and cooling systems offer home and businesses a cost-effective way to replace inefficient window units, space heaters, and electric baseboard heaters. These ductless systems can be installed in home additions, new constructions, condo and apartments, or in specific rooms to help improve temperature control. These systems can even be fit for buildings that are currently using forced-air duct systems.
Save Yourself Money
One of the biggest reasons that homeowners choose to go with ductless heating and cooling systems in their homes is because of the overall savings you stand to gain. With the rising cost of utilities across the county, having an inefficient heating and cooling system can quickly lead to energy costs that are out of control. Ductless systems operate on less power and are smaller than traditional forces air systems, and because they deliver their hot and cold air directly into the room, there is no lost air in your duct system, so they are almost always performing at maximum efficiency. In addition to your energy savings, homeowners who invest in these technologies may be eligible for tax credits and utility rebates for the year after they have their system installed.
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Oftentimes, the quality of the air inside your home can actually be worse than the air outside your home. With traditional HVAC systems, your air ducts need to be cleaned regularly by a professional or you could have a severe buildup of dust and bacteria that is being circulated all throughout your home. Ductless systems, however, have a multi-stage filtration that works to drastically reduce the amount of dust, bacteria, pollen, and other allergens in the air in your home.
Easy & Quick Installation
Installing a traditional HVAC system can sometimes take weeks and will severely disrupt your daily life in your home if you don’t have somewhere else to stay. Ductless heating and cooling systems are far less intrusive in their installation, and depending on the number of indoor and outdoor units required, can be up and running in the course of a single day. Multi-split systems run on small pipes that only require a 3 inch hole, which means that you won’t have to worry about rebuilding walls or ceilings around the ductwork.