Ductless Air Conditioning System Repairs And Installations

When a ductless air conditioner receives proper maintenance, it's estimated that a mini-split ductless air conditioner can last for about 20 years. This lifespan surpasses the 12 to 15 years that most conventional central air conditioning systems have. Therefore, it's fairly safe to assume that your ductless mini-split cooling system will last longer than most other options.

Ductless air conditioners and ductless HVAC systems, in general, operate on less electricity than most of their counterparts. These systems come with impressive HSPF and SEER ratings. They are smaller in size and deliver the conditioned air right where it is needed. You can turn off an indoor air handler to unused areas as a way to save on energy costs. Furthermore, traditional HVAC systems continually cycle off and on. This cycling uses a lot of energy. Ductless air conditioners use variable speed motors where it makes adjustments to the compressor speed as opposed to turning off and on.

Ductless AC systems provide homeowners with the option to create zones within their home. With this, a homeowner can decide which areas need more cooling. They can place an indoor air handler in that area and add more indoor units later if they choose to.

The amount of space that one ductless indoor air handler can cool is dependent on the unit’s capacity or BTU per hour. For example, 350 to 400 square feet requires 9,000 BTUs, while 1,200 to 1,400 square feet will require 23,000 BTUs. There are other factors to consider when sizing the BTU requirements for a room or a house. The best way to find out what your requirements will be is to set up an estimate with an experienced licensed HVAC contractor.

They are both similar in some ways. They both work as cooling systems that do not use ductwork. However, a window unit will need to be installed in every room while, with ductless systems, several indoor units can connect to one outdoor unit. When it comes to window units, the biggest selling point is the low initial cost. However, they do not provide a sufficient level of comfort, energy efficiency, indoor air quality as compared to ductless air conditioning units. Additionally, window AC units are loud, not as comfortable and take up the window space, limiting the natural light that enters the room.

Although easy and fast installation is one aspect that ductless air conditioning systems boast, it is never a good idea to install it on your own. For one, you could cause irreparable damage to the system. Also, it takes training and experience to safely work with air conditioner refrigerants. An untrained person should never handle this task. Furthermore, many manufacturers will void a warranty if it is not installed by a licensed HVAC contractor. Lastly, an HVAC contractor will be able to match the unit’s size or capacity to your home. Otherwise, you might have a system that is too big or too small, causing efficiency and comfort issues down the line.