Efficient Comfort: Exploring Mini Split Systems for Your Home
With greater flexibility and a more compact size compared to traditional air conditioning, mini splits are revolutionizing the way homeowners cool their homes.
Mini splits are often used in multifamily homes or used to supplement non-ducted heating systems such as hot water panels, radiant heat, and space heaters that use wood, kerosene or propane for fuel. They can even be used in homes that already have ductwork. For example, if it isn’t feasible to extend the ducts to a new addition, a mini split is a great solution.
How Do Mini Splits Work?
A mini split works very similarly to central air, by removing heat from the air inside your home using refrigerant. The main difference is that mini splits are a ductless system. Instead, up to four indoor air-handling units are connected to an outdoor compressor/condenser using a conduit, which houses the power cable, refrigerant tubing, suction tubing, and a condensate drain.
Benefits of Mini Splits
Efficient Heating and Cooling
Say goodbye to sky-high energy bills. Mini splits are designed for maximum efficiency, keeping your home comfortable while minimizing energy consumption, with room-by-room temperature control. Each indoor unit or zone has its own thermostat, so you can turn off the air conditioning when that room is not in use, saving energy and money.
Mini splits also save energy because they are a ductless system. More than 30% of energy produced with traditional air conditioning can be lost to ducts, especially if the ducts are in an unconditioned area such as an attic.
Customized Comfort
Can’t agree on the ideal temperature with members of your household? No problem! With personalized temperature settings and zoning options, everyone stays content and comfortable.
Quiet Operation
Enjoy peace and quiet with the whisper-quiet technology of a mini split – you won’t even know it’s there!
Advanced Filtration
Breathe easy with built-in air filtration systems that remove dust, allergens, and other impurities from the air, promoting a healthier indoor environment for your home.
Sleek and Convenient
Mini splits blend seamlessly into any décor with their sleek and modern design. In addition to floor-standing models, mini splits can be suspended from ceilings, mounted flush into a drop ceiling, or hung on a wall. Enjoy the convenience of remote-control technology to operate your mini split.
Ease of Installation
Mini split installation generally requires only a 3-inch hole through the wall for the conduit. With a wide variety of conduit lengths available, you have a lot of flexibility in where you place the outdoor unit. For example, you can cool rooms in the front of the house but keep the outdoor unit in a more discrete location behind your home.
How Much Does a Mini Split Cost?
Mini splits cost approximately $1,500 – $2,000 per ton of cooling capacity, which is about 30% more than central air systems (minus the ductwork) and twice as much as window units. However, mini splits can save you money in the long term because of how energy efficient they are, especially when combined with a heat pump.
Ready to experience the difference a mini split can make in your home? Get in touch with our team of experts today for a free consultation and discover how you can achieve year-round comfort like never before.
