5 Reasons to Go Ductless

Ductless HVAC systems, as their names suggest, are home comfort systems that do not utilize ductwork. Instead of relying on one, centralized unit that is connected to the rest of the home through a channel of ducts, ductless systems are wall-mounted and can perform the same heating and cooling for an entire home or room.

By ditching ductwork, ductless systems provide significant benefits for home and business owners looking for a more efficient and convenient solution for heating and cooling.

Benefits of Ductless HVAC Systems

If you are in the market for a new HVAC system, consider these five factors in deciding whether a ductless HVAC system could be right for your home.

1. Superior Efficiency

By not requiring ductwork to force cool or warm air throughout your home, ductless systems avoid costly leakage that occurs in ducts. Over time, ductwork loosens, creating gaps. These open areas force centralized systems to work harder and use more energy to provide the same home comfort as their ductless counterparts. The extra distance between the system and the rest of the home will also add to the overall energy consumption of your unit.

Ductless systems can save up to 30% more energy than centralized systems because of these factors. All of these savings can add up over the course of the system’s lifetime.

2. Improved Carbon and Interior Footprint

By heating and cooling your home as efficiently as possible, you place less strain on your electrical systems to provide your home with the comfort you desire. In addition to limiting your carbon footprint, you can also maximize your home’s square footage by not requiring the use of larger indoor HVAC units and ductwork. For smaller homes and apartments, this can make a notable difference regarding the design and layout of your home.

3. Easy Installation

Installing ductwork can be a lengthy and expensive process. While ductless HVAC systems are smaller and more compact in their design, which allows for a quicker and more efficient installation.

Ductless systems are simply mounted onto the wall in the area of the home that needs heating or cooling. The process still requires a great deal of skill and expertise, but it is significantly more straightforward and leaves fewer variables that can extend the installation process. The simple installation gives homeowners greater comfort in knowing that the quoted price and timeline will rarely vary for ductless system installations.

4. Cleaner Indoor Air Quality

Like centralized systems, ductless HVAC units can utilize added devices that help to improve indoor air quality such as UV lamps, ventilators, and air purifiers. In addition to these indoor air quality products, ductless systems have their unique benefits in that they eliminate the exposure to contaminants that can be found in ducts.

Pests, dust, and dander often gather in a home’s ductwork. It’s the perfect hiding place for these less than desirable things. Unless you regularly have your ducts cleaned out by a professional, the “fresh air” from your air conditioner, is not as fresh as you think. With ductless systems, you’re receiving air directly from the source.

5. Comfort Flexibility

By not requiring an entire household or building to be restricted to the same, centralized HVAC unit, ductless systems can be placed throughout a home to provide customized temperature control. Multiple ductless systems are the best way to effectively and efficiently zone a house.

Ready to Go Ductless?

Curious about whether or not ductless HVAC is right for your home? Our home comfort specialists can help you better understand the benefits of ductless and help you choose the best HVAC system for your home. For more information on ductless HVAC systems, visit our ductless page or give us a call: (310) 896-4911.