Mini-Split Systems Offer Many Advantages and Options
Ductless mini-split systems have become increasingly popular in recent years. Whether you have a new addition that you need to heat and cool, a room that’s not connected to the home’s air duct system, or no central heating and cooling at all, ductless systems are an ideal solution for many situations.
Is a Ductless System Right For My Needs?
When deciding whether ductless system is right for your home, consider the following questions.
How Many Rooms Are You Heating and Cooling?
One of the main advantages of ductless mini-split systems is their ability to control the temperature in each room, or zone, separately. Depending on the model, you can cool and heat between 1 to 8 separate zones. You may have only one zone, such as a 3-season porch. Or, you may need a zone for multiple rooms in your home. Being able to control multiple zones independently not only improves comfort, it can lower your utility bill.
What Size Do You Need?
Choosing the right size unit for each room is important for ensuring comfort and efficiency. The capacity of air conditioners is measured in BTUs. The higher the BTUs, the larger the volume of air an air the unit will be able to effectively cool. Some product specs will list the size of a room it’t designed to cool. Or, you can also do the calculations yourself based on the products BTU rating. Generally, the square footage of a room translates into the following number of BTUs needed:
300 sq. ft. 7,000 BTUs
350 sq. ft. 8,000 BTUs
400 sq. ft. 9,000 BTUs
450 sq. ft. 10,000 BTUs
500 sq. ft. 11,000 BTUs
550 sq. ft. 12,000 BTUs
625 sq. ft. 13,000 BTUs
700 sq. ft. 14,000 BTUs
1,000 sq. ft. 18,000 BTUs
Installation Location
One of the main advantages of ductless systems is the flexibility of installation. While window air conditioner are limited certain types of windows, a ductless unit can be installed in the floor, the ceiling or on the wall. Wherever it’s installed, mini-split units are compact, quiet and unobtrusive.
Additional Features
- Remote control operation – Most ductless systems come with a wireless remote for controlling the unit. Some offer smartphone apps that let you monitor and control the system while you’re away from home.
- Timers
- Reusable filters
Have questions about choosing the right ductless cooling and heating system for your home? Call Superior Plumbing & Heating. We can help answer all your questions.