Ductless Mini Split Installation 

How Does a Ductless Mini Split System Work?

As the name implies, ductless HVAC systems don’t rely on ducts to transport conditioned air to your home’s living areas. Instead, they consist of an outdoor compressor/condenser unit and one or more indoor air handling units installed on the walls or ceilings. The indoor and outdoor portions are connected by a conduit that contains the power cable, refrigerant tubing, and condensate drain.

Like a heat pump, ductless mini splits don’t rely on fossil fuels to provide heat during colder months. Instead, they extract heat from the air outside and transfer it through refrigerant to the inside of your home. During the warmer months, a ductless system performs similarly to a central air conditioning system. It exchanges the heat from the air inside your home with cool refrigerant in the coil. The heat then moves outside of your home and disperses outside. 

Ductless mini splits are most commonly used to improve comfort in a single room or provide heating and cooling to a recently converted living or work area such as a garage, shed, or attic. However, they can cover your entire home, including older homes without ductwork. Multiple indoor air handling units can be connected to the outside unit to create temperature zones across your home. Each indoor unit comes with its own thermostat so it can be controlled independently from the others.

The Benefits of Installing a Ductless Mini Split

Some of the most common benefits associated with a ductless mini split HVAC system include:

Energy Efficiency

Due to a lack of ductwork, ductless mini splits are a very efficient solution to heat and cool homes. It’s estimated that as much as 20-30% of conditioned air is lost through leaky or poorly installed ductwork, resulting in higher energy bills.

Easy Installation

If you convert a basement, garage, or attic into a livable space, installing a mini split is a much less invasive and affordable solution than installing new ductwork and connecting it to your existing HVAC system.

Zoning Capabilities

Installing a ductless mini split is an easy way to create temperature zones across your home. Temperature zones allow you to adjust the temperature accordingly in rooms you rarely use for increased energy savings. Family members can set the temperature in their rooms to their preferred comfort settings, so everyone is happy and comfortable.

Increased Comfort

Speaking of comfort, keeping bonus rooms over garages and sunrooms comfortable can be challenging. With a ductless mini split system installed, though, you can ensure those rooms are comfortable even on the hottest and coldest days in South Bend, IN.

Improved Indoor Air Quality

You can potentially improve the air quality in your home with a ductless mini split. Ducts can be magnets for circulating dust, debris, and allergens around your home. A lack of ductwork can lead to healthier, more comfortable air quality, which is especially beneficial for those who suffer from allergies, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses.

Financing Options for Your New Mini Split

The courteous, professional technicians at Goff Heating & Air Conditioning want to ensure everyone has a heating and cooling system to keep them comfortable throughout the year, no matter their budget. Through Wells Fargo, we offer financing options with approved credit to spread the cost of a new HVAC system into affordable monthly payments that work with your budget. Contact Goff Heating & Air Conditioning today to learn more about financing your new ductless mini split HVAC system.