What Makes a Ductless Mini-Split So Energy Efficient?

If you’re looking for an energy-efficient heating and cooling solution for your Redlands, California, home, consider investing in a ductless mini-split system. These systems are quiet and easy to install and can save you money on your energy bills. Let’s explore what mini-splits are and why they are so energy-efficient.

What Is a Ductless Mini-Split?

A mini-split is a fairly simple system that requires no ducting and can heat or cool individual rooms, add-on rooms, or specific living areas. Mini-splits have two main parts: the condenser that sits outside your house and an indoor air handler.

The two main parts are connected through a simple conduit that houses the power cables, refrigerant tubing, and condensate pipes. A mini-split system with a heat pump acts as both a heater and air conditioner, so you have two systems in one.

Mini-Splits Don’t Waste Energy

Traditional HVAC systems use a network of ducting to deliver warm or cool air into your house. If there are holes or cracks within the ductwork, some of that conditioned air will leak out into unconditioned areas, such as the attic or crawlspace, rather than going into your living areas. Because there’s no ducting with a mini-split system, you won’t lose any of the temperature-controlled air through leaky ductwork. It all gets delivered right where you want it. With a mini-split system, you won’t be wasting energy through air that’s lost through bad ducting.

Saves Money

If you have a home with several levels, wings, or extensions, you may find that the rooms are not heated or cooled consistently. Instead of wasting money on trying to make every room the same temperature from one thermostat, install a mini-split system in individual rooms. Each area will have its own thermostat, and the occupant can set the temperature as desired. You can save money on energy bills by not having to control the temperature of the entire house and only heating or cooling rooms as needed.

Call our experts at Hush Air Heating & Air Conditioning today to discuss installing a ductless mini-split system in your home. You can reach us at 951-373-3784.

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