Is a Ductless Mini-Split System the Right Choice for Your Space?

The hot summers and chilly winters in Grand Prairie, Texas, make heating and air conditioning a must for indoor comfort. Although many homes have central HVAC units, there are times when it doesn’t provide the comfort you need. A ductless mini-split system can augment a central HVAC system. You can also use it as the primary method of heating and cooling a residence or business. Here are some reasons a ductless mini-split system may be right for your space:

Offers Easy Installation

As the name implies, you don’t require ducts for a ductless mini-split system. Instead, an outdoor compressor connects to indoor blower cassettes by a conduit carrying wiring and refrigerant routed through a 3-inch hole in a wall.

You can connect up to eight air handlers to one compressor. A professional can complete the installation in a day with minimum disturbance. Ductless mini-splits are also configured as heat pumps. One compressor handles both heating and cooling.

Improves Energy Efficiency

Ductless mini-split systems are energy efficient. Each blower has its own thermostat, allowing individualized climate control for each room. You don’t lose energy to leaking ducts. You can easily turn the unit off when leaving a room.

Eliminates Need for Ductwork

If you live in an older home that doesn’t have ducts, a ductless mini-split system provides the same comfort as a ducted system without the expense and inconvenience of installing ductwork. Mini-split systems work well in areas that are difficult to connect to an existing ducted system, such as an attic conversion.

Augments Central HVAC System

Mini-split units can increase comfort in rooms with heating or cooling problems. They’re better at regulating humidity and maintaining a consistent temperature. If some family members like warmer or cooler rooms, you can set independent temperatures for them without resetting the thermostat for the entire house.

Are you interested in installing a ductless mini-split system in your Grand Prairie home? Contact Performance Heat and Air today at (469) 557-4455 for professional help.