Controlling the temperature of the home is an important part of daily comfort. Outdated and inefficient units can leave the home uncomfortable during the dog days of summer. T. Webber Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, a family owned and operated home services company serving the Hudson Valley, offers advice for homeowners to determine if a ductless air conditioning system would make a good fit for the home.
"We are often asked by homeowners if we think the ductless air conditioning system is right for their home or transforming their garages into a living space," said Tommy Webber, owner of T. Webber Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning. "There are many benefits to having a ductless mini-split system; it will not only save on energy costs, but it can assist with peace in the home when it comes to individual desired room temperature."
Webber offers the top five benefits of installing a ductless mini-split air conditioning system:
- Customized cooling and heating – The major benefit to the installation of a mini-split ductless system is it has the ability to allow for customized heating and cooling throughout the various areas of the home. This allows for one room to be warm and another to be cold, all without inconveniencing anyone. Several air-handling units can hook up to one outdoor system with each zone featuring its own thermostat for convenience.
- Adding AC to a home with no existing ductwork – Many Hudson Valley homes were built before central heating and air conditioning was widely available, and many older homes have no ductwork at all. To retrofit ductwork in an existing home requires taking away space to make way for the ducts. Ceilings would be lowered or space would have to be carved out of the rooms. Unlike ducted systems, the footprint of a ductless system is minimal.
- New additions to the home – Summer is the time of the year that homeowners are repurposing spaces or adding new additions to the home. In order to have climate control in that space you only have two options: a ductless system or having additional remodels done to expand ductwork to the garage. The least invasive and fastest way to heat and cool a new addition or a repurposed room is to add a mini-split system.
- Cost less to operate – The ductless systems are not only great for the environment, but they use substantially less energy. Homeowners can save 20-30 percent per month on their utility bills by switching to a ductless mini-split system.
- Improve indoor air quality – With traditional ducted HVAC systems, air ducts must be professionally cleaned on a regular basis, and even after cleaning, dust and allergens are left behind. Ductless systems offer multi-stage filtration that can drastically reduce dust, bacteria, pollen, allergens and other particles in the air.
