What is a Mini-Splits AC and Heat Unit?
What are Mini-Splits?
They are easy to install usually requiring only a three-inch hole
through a wall for the conduit; which houses the power and communication
cables, copper tubing, and a condensation drain line, linking the outdoor and
indoor units.
Mini-split
heat pumps are not only great solutions for whole home or new constructions but
make good retrofit add-ons to houses with “non-ducted” heating systems, such as
hydronic (hot water heat), radiant panels, and space heaters (wood, kerosene,
propane). They can also be a good choice for room additions where extending or
installing distribution ductwork is not feasible, and energy efficient new
homes that require only a small space conditioning system.
Mini-Splits have many manufactures, choosing the right one depends on the price. However, more so, they all have the same functionality. (Daikin, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Ruud)
Mini-Split vs. Central Air
Mini-split systems have little-to-no ducts, so they avoid the energy losses associated with the ductwork of central forced air systems. Duct losses can account for more than 30% of energy consumption for space conditioning, especially if the ducts are in an unconditioned space such as an attic or basement.
Central air systems require expensive and intrusive ductwork. Any homeowner who has priced out having central air installed understands how prohibitively expensive it is.
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