In the past, when homeowners wanted to add heating and cooling functions to a space, there were few creative options that didn’t cost a bundle. Now that ductless mini-splits are on the scene, homeowners looking for maximum control have an efficient, flexible option to heat and cool troublesome spaces.
One of the main advantages of ductless mini-splits is their efficiency. Depending on the amount of heating and cooling a space needs, these systems give you the option of “zoning” parts of the home with separate air handling units and thermostats for each area. In that way, you can increase or decrease temperatures according to your needs – and you don’t waste energy conditioning a space that is unoccupied.
Another advantage ductless mini-splits offer is the flexibility to warm and cool spaces that don’t have ductwork. Retrofitting a home with a duct system to accommodate traditional heating and cooling systems can be expensive. A split system heats and cools the home without that added cost.
Retrofitting a space also requires adjustments to electrical components in order to power an A/C or furnace. Ductless systems are easy to install within a room’s existing electrical design.
Often, older homes are not easily adaptable to central air systems, and it is usually cost prohibitive to do so. Mini-splits, however, address an older home’s unique architecture and give you the control you need to get the right amount of treated air.
When you add on to your home, adapting heating and cooling systems can be a headache. If you use your existing heating and cooling equipment, it might not be able to meet the heating and cooling load required to condition the additional space. That’s where a ductless mini-split comes in, giving you the ability to make the addition comfortable.
Ductless mini-splits have lots of advantages: they are flexible, efficient and give you the control you need for retrofits. The experts at Ace Hardware Home Services are here to help. Contact them with your questions about ductless mini-splits.
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