Reasons to Purchase Ductless AC
Most of the energy savings, when installing mini-splits, come down to the absence of ductwork. Even with insulation and duct sealing, ducts can lose up to 30% of the cool air that passes through them due to cracks and seams. Mini-splits eliminate this loss. Since all your cool air goes directly into your space, you don’t use as much energy in the cooling process. It’s good for both your wallet and the environment.
Here are other advantages to going ductless:
- Variable-speed operation
- Great durability
- A thermostat for each air handler
- Features like directional airflow
Air handlers can slow their speed when the inside is cool enough, speeding up again as the temperature rises. This variation in the speed prevents the system from shutting down all the time, which is good because nothing wears out machinery more than the start-up. It’s one of the things that contributes to the mini-split’s 25- to 30-year lifespan. Of course, getting the most out of your system would require some effort; you would want to schedule yearly maintenance, for example.
The multiple thermostats, though, are an attractive part of installing more than one air handler. It means multiple temperature zones and customized indoor comfort. If your family members tend to disagree about what the set point should be, they’ll thank you for multi-zone cooling.
