HVAC experts in Boston, MA, share how some homes can benefit from ductless mini split installation
Brookline, United States - February 3, 2025 / Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning /
What Are the Benefits of Installing a Ductless Mini Split This Year?
Ductless mini split systems are a fast-growing alternative or supplement to central air heating and cooling systems. These heating and cooling systems consist of one outdoor unit and one or more indoor units installed in the wall of a room, usually near the ceiling. Since they use heat pump technology, they can provide heating and cooling. Since ductwork is not required for these systems, homeowners can experience a number of benefits.
But mini splits are not ideal for every home — especially those with a central air system that works well to heat and cool the entire home. Read on to learn about ductless mini split systems, their ideal uses, and their benefits.
Better Efficiency Means Lower Energy Bills
Mini-splits using heat pump technology are incredibly energy efficient. In the summer, a mini-split can act as an air conditioner, cooling the room. In the winter, the same unit can also act as a furnace, heating the room. These systems function similarly to air conditioners, using a compressor and a condenser to transfer heat.
In warm months, these units can transfer heat out of the room and cool it. During colder months, the system can draw heat from outside air (even when it’s cold) and transfer it into the room, heating it.
Since mini split heat pumps don’t require vents to work, they are much more efficient than central forced air systems. Central air systems can lose over twenty percent of the hot or cold air as it travels through the vent system. With no vents, mini split air conditioners don’t have this issue.
Simple, Non-Invasive Installation
Mini split systems are ideal for add-ons or older homes that don’t have ductwork. Likewise, homes that don’t have room for air duct installation are ideal candidates for mini split installation. Mini split units are easier to install because they don’t require vents. One outdoor compressor/condenser unit can feed several air handler units, which only need a small hole drilled through the wall to attach the two components. Additionally, the outdoor unit can be as far as fifty feet from the air handler unit, providing installation flexibility.
It’s easy for homeowners to think of mini splits like window air conditioner units — if those window units could both heat and cool. In most cases, the air handlers are larger than window units, but since they don’t take up window space and can be installed close to the ceiling, they are less invasive and prominent than bulky window air conditioners.
Greater Comfort and Flexibility With Mini Splits
Since an outdoor unit of a mini split air conditioner and heat pump can handle several indoor air handlers, it’s possible to have different zones throughout the home. Each indoor air handler has a remote and the option to control the temperature in that room or “zone.” This way, one unit can be set to one temperature while the others can be set to entirely different temperatures. This provides greater comfort and flexibility, allowing for multiple zones for the needs of those living in the home.
Homeowners considering mini split installation should consult a professional HVAC company first. Getting the correct size for the home's needs is crucial, and a trained HVAC company can help determine this before installation.
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