So, what do the ductless central air conditioning systems look like on the inside of the room?  Actually, there are often many choices.  Wall mounted ductless vent units can be made with customized front panels that match the home decor.  They can even be made to look like picture frames. Ceiling venting units for your ductless system can be installed in many ways, including being suspended or recessed.  Similar to skylights, ceiling units can be recessed in a way that makes them partially concealed.

There can be cost differences between ceiling and wall mounted ductless vents, and in some cases your HVAC installer may recommend one or the other depending on your particular set-up and the underlying construction of your house.  Sometimes it can make a difference whether you are installing a ductless split system that will cover different zones, or just a single system that will cover one area.

So, for the homeowner who is considering adding a sunroom, building an addition, finishing a basement, changing a porch into a three or four season room, converting a garage, etc, a previously installed ductless minisplit system will allow for the addition of these new rooms quite easily.  Splitting existing ductwork and losing effectiveness and power, as is the case with conventional central air conditioning, is not an issue with ductless.

Ductless systems provide maximum future flexibility for the homeowner who is going to add to or change their home, while also providing quiet and comfortable cooling in the meantime.  They are even easy to reduce in scope if the homeowner feels that the system has grown to large or that cooling is no longer needed in all of the parts of the home it currently reaches.

Already you would be saving money on your ductless system already, given that you don’t have to use it to cool your entire house at the same time and can zone it instead.  But ductless central air conditioning systems are also energy efficient in their general operation.  Conventional ductwork loses much of its efficiency as it’s cooling radiates out of the ducts before it reaches it’s destination.  For example, imagine metal ducts running through a hot attack – the cool air is fighting against the hot ait just outside the ducts before reaching the room to be cooled!  Your ductless system will be more energy efficient than many other central air conditioning systems, and is certainly more efficient (and elegant!) than window boxes.

Given that the primary disadvantage of ductless air conditioning systems are cost, the fact that money can be saved through increased efficiency is a significant advantage!

To all of you, welcome to ductless.net!  We do not directly sell ductless systems.  We are here to provide information and advice, and we also hope to share the stories of those who choose to install ductless in their home.  Thanks for visiting!  Ductless central air conditioning is beginning to take off as more and more people realize the potential to have central air in their homes.  Many homes do not have ductwork, and therefore many home owners have been told that their home would not be a good candidate for ductless central air conditioning.

Now comes easy to install, highly efficient, and very dependable ductless central air conditioning. A good installer can finish installation in about a week – giving you time to foresee a heatwave and have ductless installed in time!

Please check back often as we update this blog – our suggestion is to check in long before next spring when prices go up and installers get busy!

Welcome to Ductless.net.  We will be providing the most up-to-date news and information about ductless central air conditioning systems and units.  Included will be the advantages, cost, and parts associated with ductless minisplit air systems.  We will also provide customer feedback about ductless minisplit systems.  If you live in a home without built-in ducts and have previously been told or just assumed that installing central air conditioning would be close to impossible, you will be surprised to hear about the potential of ductless systems.

There are many advantages of ductless central air conditioning systems, even if your house does have ducts. Conventional duct central air conditioning systems may not be your choice over ductless even if you can have either.

• The first and perhaps most significant advantage of ductless mini splits are their small size. They can be easily zoned to heat and cool individual rooms. While conventional ducted systems often do two zones at most, ductless central air conditioning systems can easily have as many as four or five indoor air handling units which can create four or five zones. All of this still only requires one outdoor unit!
• Ductless mini-split systems are also much easier and simpler to install than other types of central conditioning systems. The backbone of the entire system is small 3 inch holes in the walls. That
• Ductless systems also naturally save energy. Ducts, especially if they run through hot attics and crawl spaces naturally lose energy in getting you your cool air.
• Finally, ductless mini splits are more aesthetically pleasing than other types of central air, and they provide more safety and security. How easy would it be for someone to push in a window air conditioner and get into your house? Ductless systems only require a three inch hole.

Ductless central air conditioning systems are a great product for those with houses without ducts, increasing comfort and resale value. However, even those with ductwork might be tempted to put in a ductless mini split system as well!

You will find more detailed information on the following pages:

More information and advice about Ductless systems

Comprehensive Q&A about Ductless Central Air

Community Feedback – users weigh in on their experience with Ductless

Ductless Central Air – a fit for any house!

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