What are the Benefits of a Ductless Air Conditioner?

If you live in a small space and want a more efficient way to stay comfortable during those hot summers, a ductless air conditioner is ideal. Ductless systems, also called ductless mini-split systems, are becoming popular as a simpler, quieter, and a more compact way to cool a home.

How Do Ductless Air Conditioners Work?

A ductless air conditioner works differently than a traditional HVAC setup. Instead of using ducts that travel throughout your home, a ductless system uses several indoor units plus a main outdoor unit to heat and cool your home. They break the home up into zones, with each one independently climate-controlled by an indoor unit.

The Benefits of a Ductless Air Conditioner

They Improve Indoor Air Quality

You know that traditional HVAC systems rely on airflow to heat and cool your home. With that airflow comes dust and allergens that can cause upper respiratory issues. Duct cleaning is a key part of HVAC maintenance to cut down on these pollutants. Ductless systems, on the other hand, include multi-stage filtration processes that cut down on dust, pollen, and other allergens present in your indoor air. Keeping these air filters clean and replacing them as needed ensures that your air stays as clean as possible.

Ductless Air Conditioners Lower Your Carbon Footprint

Improving your home’s energy efficiency lowers your bills, but it also reduces your carbon footprint. Modern ductless air conditioners help achieve this goal thanks in part to their use of R410A, a refrigerant that doesn’t impact our planet’s ozone layer. R410A also absorbs and releases heat better than its predecessor R22, which improves cooling system efficiency.

Ductless Systems Can Save You Money

If you’re like many homeowners, you want an energy-efficient heating and cooling solution. Besides better climate control, you also wish to lower your energy bills. A ductless system saves you money with separate heating and cooling for each zone. You may prefer your bedroom to be cooler than the rest of your house, for instance. A ductless air conditioner lets you set your bedroom’s thermostat lower without affecting the temperature in other rooms.

Ductless Systems are Quick and Easy to Install

Forced air HVAC systems require a lot of time and work to install. Depending on the system, it may take several weeks. That’s especially true if the home does not have existing ductwork: But a ductless heating and cooling system can be installed quickly — within one day, in many cases. Only small pipes are needed, usually measuring less than 3 inches in diameter. No major wall modifications are required to install the pipes or the individual indoor and outdoor units.

Get Ductless AC Installations & Repairs with Toshack

Our long history of excellence means that everyone in Brockville and Kingston can trust Toshack with their home climate control needs. To learn more about the benefits of ductless air conditioning installations and heat pumps, contact our team today.