Ductless mini splits can provide sufficient heat in winter when combined with a high-end system and make an excellent supplemental heating source on particularly chilly days.
A ductless mini split can provide your home with energy-efficient heating by transporting low-temperature heat from outside into an indoor air handler, with energy efficiency often reaching at least 300%.
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They are called “mini” but they’re powerful
Ductless mini splits provide an efficient means of heating homes during winter. This type of system uses refrigerant lines to move low-temperature heat from outdoors into homes or send high-temperature indoor air out and back outside again. Furthermore, their absence saves both money on installation and maintenance.
A typical ductless system comprises an outdoor unit and one or more air handlers installed in each room where climate control is desired, heated or cooled at its source and distributed through quiet blowers to other rooms.
Each air handler has its own thermostat, so you can individually control each room using zoned heating – perfect for keeping offices chilly while nursery rooms stay toasty without raising temperatures wastefully in areas that don’t need it!
Ductless mini splits can provide reliable heat in winter as long as they receive regular maintenance, particularly when temperatures dip below freezing and put undue strain on your system.
Make sure that regular tasks such as cleaning the condenser coil are performed, as well as checking that there are no objects blocking airflow and switching on auto mode so it can adjust fan speed based on temperature settings and weather conditions.
They’re energy-efficient
Ductless mini splits are driven by heat pumps that use low-temperature energy from outdoors into indoor air, providing five times more heating capacity with half the electricity required than traditional furnaces. These systems operate more efficiently than their counterparts.
Ductless mini splits eliminate energy losses that account for up to 30% of home energy use, enabling you to select an ideal temperature in each room without spending money heating or cooling unutilized rooms.
Most ductless systems contain an outdoor unit and multiple indoor air-handling units installed for each zone you want to heat or cool, connected by refrigerant lines that run between them all, with each indoor unit controlled with its own thermostat allowing individual spaces to be the condition when they are occupied, helping reduce energy bills significantly.
Keep in mind that your ductless system will work harder during winter heating season, so try to limit its use as much as possible while keeping windows closed and blinds open on sunny days to benefit from radiant solar heat and help make it run more efficiently.
In addition, set your heating thermostat lower overnight; this will reduce its workload and save more money!
Easy to maintain
A ductless mini split system draws heat from the air and moves it with indoor blowers for heating or cooling your home, or vice versa. An indoor unit is mounted high on either a wall or ceiling for silent operation, while outdoor compressor and condenser units are located outside your property.
Maintain your ductless system in tip-top condition with regular cleanings and maintenance. One essential step is cleaning your filter monthly – as a dirty filter can reduce efficiency, increase energy bills and lead to iced-over coils requiring professional repairs that could cost money in repairs.
Before beginning to clean your ductless system, ensure all power has been disconnected to both outdoor and indoor equipment, as well as disconnected refrigerant lines.
After turning off power to both units, utilize a dry cloth to wipe down the outside surfaces of both indoor and outdoor units while vacuuming or using mild detergent can help clean the interior filters of both units.
Mini splits are affordable
Installing new heating solutions may seem prohibitively expensive for many households, so if you want to add something heating-related without spending thousands, mini splits may be an ideal solution for you.
A ductless mini-split system works by transporting low-temperature heat from an outdoor unit into the room through refrigerant lines and then expelling hot air via indoor air handlers.
Indoor units vary significantly in terms of noise levels depending on their size and power; low-noise models resemble the quiet of a library, while noisy suburbs may produce similar levels.
Mini-splits can be easily installed in spaces where traditional forced air systems would be difficult to access, such as garage renovations or upstairs rooms where ducts wouldn’t fit, eliminating energy loss caused by leaky and cracked air ducts and saving on installation costs.
One of the key reasons why homeowners choose mini-split AC units is their energy efficiency, which translates into significant cost savings. These units are designed to operate with high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios (SEER), meaning they will heat or cool your space efficiently year round.
Mini-splits typically have SEER ratings ranging from 17 to 25, while traditional units tend to have ratings of around 14 SEER. By using less energy, mini-split units help lower your utility bills, helping you save money in the long run.