If you need to expand your current HVAC system, you may be dreading the investment in higher capacity units and additional ductwork. Depending on the nature of the expansion, a ductless mini-split system may be a more affordable and feasible option.

What Is A Ductless Mini-Split System?

A ductless mini-split system is a compact unit that is designed to heat and cool only a small area of your home (usually one room per unit). The system requires no ductwork, so you don’t need to expand your current ducts. Mini-split systems rely on an outside unit combined with a small unit inside the space that you want to heat and cool. The only modification to your home that is needed for this type of unit is a hole through the wall about 2 inches in diameter to accommodate piping and power from the outdoor unit to the indoor unit(s).

Benefits Of A Ductless Mini-Split System

  • Compact design

  • Energy efficient design

  • Can be used for zone control

  • Flexible coverage, from 200 square feet to 1,200 square feet or more

  • Excellent for older and smaller homes with no existing HVAC systems and ducts

  • Can be installed in detached exterior buildings, such as garages and workshops

When A Ductless Mini-Split System Is Ideal

There are many applications for a ductless system, such as:

  • Garages

  • Additions to existing homes

  • Remodeling projects

  • Setting up individual heating and cooling zones

  • Updates to detached exterior buildings, such as workshops

Using A Ductless Mini-Split System

A ductless mini-split system is easy to operate and maintain. You simply set the desired temperature on the remote, and the unit takes care of the rest. The simplistic design makes maintaining the units more straightforward compared to larger HVAC systems. You can check and replace filters on your own, and we can include the unit in your routine maintenance schedule for the whole-house HVAC equipment.

Energy Efficiency Of A Ductless Mini-Split System

Ductless mini-split systems are incredibly energy efficient. Because the units draw less electricity then your conventional central air conditioning system, it is a very efficient way to heat and cool the areas they are installed. Many units are also able to heat your home, even when the outside temperature drops into the negatives.