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What is a Ductless Mini Split, and Why Might I Consider One?

What is a Ductless Mini Split? Why Might I Consider One?

A ductless mini split or “mini split” is a heating and cooling system that doesn’t require the use of ducts to regulate the temperature in a room or a zone. And, unlike a window air conditioning unit, a ductless mini split doesn’t require a window. 
Keep reading to learn how a ductless mini-split works and why you might consider one for your home.

What is a Ductless Mini Split?

Ductless mini-splits have two main components: an indoor unit and an outdoor compressor/condenser unit. 
The indoor unit is installed in the room or area you want to cool or heat. It is typically mounted high on a wall and contains a fan to circulate the air. 
The outdoor unit on a mini-split system houses the compressor and condenser components. It is placed outside the building and is responsible for exchanging heat with the outside air. The outdoor unit connects to the indoor unit through refrigerant lines. 
During the summer, the refrigerant absorbs heat from the indoor air and releases it outside. During the winter, the process is reversed, and the system extracts heat from the outdoor air and transfers it to the room that needs warming.

Why Might I Consider a Ductless Mini-Split?

A ductless mini-split is the perfect solution for home additions or hard-to-regulate rooms, such as basements, garages, sunrooms, sheds, and home additions. This system is also a good option for older homes that lack reliable ductwork. 
Some homeowners with larger homes may use a ductless mini-split to regulate the temperature in the spaces they use the most. 
Here are some other benefits of ductless mini-splits and why you should consider using them in your home.

Using mini-splits can reduce your heating and cooling bills.

Homeowners will save energy by only adjusting the temperature in their most-used spaces. Also, ductless mini-splits are extremely energy efficient since there is no air loss within the ducts.

Ductless mini-splits are easy to install.

Installing ductwork in existing buildings can be complex and expensive. Ductless mini-splits are relatively easy for professionals to install and allow you to save money while still being able to regulate temperatures.

Ductless mini-splits can improve the air quality of your home.

Some mini-split models come with air filtration and purification options, helping to improve indoor air quality by removing allergens, dust, pet dander, and other airborne nuisances – as long as you periodically clean or replace your system’s filter.

Are Ductless Mini-Splits Worth the Cost for Kansas City Homeowners?

A ductless mini-split system can be a practical solution to increase energy efficiency and solve temperature regulation problems in tricky areas of your home.
To learn more about ductless mini-split brands and installation costs, contact Schomburg Heating and Cooling . We offer single-zone or multi-zone systems and can also maintain your mini-split when we make periodic visits to check your other HVAC systems. 
Schomburg Heating and Cooling also offers ductless mini-split service and repair in the Kansas City Northland; St. Joseph, MO; and surrounding communities.

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