Overview of Ductless Central Air
Whole home air conditioning for homes without ducts
If your house does not have ductwork (“i.e. is ductless”) you might think or have been told that it would be impossible to have central air conditioning installed. That was a correct assumption not too long ago when there weren’t effective central air systems that could be installed in houses with either forced hot water heating or completely electric heating systems.
However, the days of having to use bulky, drafty, energy inefficient air conditioners in each and every room you want to cool are over!
Recently, a new system called ductless mini-split air conditioning has been brought to the consumer market. Now you can have central air no matter how your home is currently heated and whether or not you have existing ducts. These ductless mini split units are as quiet as a breeze, and are far more energy efficient than other systems. They can cover your whole house, while being zoned with multiple thermostats so you can control the temperature differently in different parts of your house.
The mini split ductless air conditioner is practically invisible to the eye. It is likely that you’ve been in a house with one and not even known it. The small (one to three inch) holes where the cool air will be delivered can be located high on your walls, low to the ground, or anywhere in between. The rest of the system is smaller than a conventional furnace and can be installed in a crawl space or basement. There are no visible features in your rooms except the small holes where the cool air flows.
As ductless minisplit air conditioning systems grow in popularity, there are more qualified installers around. It is important to be sure that your installer has experience with ductless systems and has installed it in homes similar to yours.
Ductless minisplit units will increase the resale value of your home – in fact, in some areas older homes do not sell at all if they don’t have central air. So the next time you are carrying that bulky window air conditioning unit up a flight of stairs, or going into a blazing hot room where the current air conditioner can
Comparison of Ductless with conventional central air conditioning
Ductless Split Air Conditioning Systems and Heat Pumps offer versatility and effectiveness
. Here are some specific benefits you may not have been aware of:
+ The Indoor unit of a ductless air conditioning system is small and space saving as compared to a conventional furnace.
+ Since no ductwork is required (hence the name ductless!), installation of a ductless central air conditioning system is simple. fast & very efficient. You won’t have to cut large openings in walls.
+ The compressor is in the outdoor unit, so there is virtually no indoor noise generated in a ductless minisplit system.
+ The operation of the ductless air conditioning unit is controlled by a microprocessor, which ensures that the temperature and humidity levels in the room are always comfortable.
+ Your ductless mini split system will likely come with a wireless remote control, so you’ll be able to control temperature, fan speed, the timing of temperature changes, etc.
+ Most ductless air conditioner systems have what’s called “Dry Mode” which means that the ductless minisplit will efficiently dehumidify your home.
+ The system can use three Fan Speeds, which allows your ductless central air to create a comfortable airflow throughout the room.
+ The ductless units have what’s called “Air Sweep Control” which directs comfortable and cool air in a sweeping motion around the room., an advantage over conventional central air conditioning systems
+ At night the mini split system will automatically save energy by manipulating the temperature, so you save money without sacrificing your comfort.
Ductless Split Central Air Conditioning Systems may be perfect for your house, whether you have ducts or not!