Mini-splits are one of the most flexible solutions in modern HVAC. This sort of system allows you to install a separate unit for each room in your house, maximizing customization settings. If you’re thinking about a new HVAC setup in your house, you should consider the potential benefits of a mini-split system. Here is a look at six common benefits.
Reduced Space Usage
A major appeal of using mini-splits is that they don’t take up as much space as typical HVACs do. A mini-split puts all of the HVAC components for a room into a single assembly. You don’t need added ducting, fans, dampers and other elements to make the system work. This makes these sorts of systems especially popular for use in homes with limited space. If you have a small vacation house, for example, this kind of equipment is a good way to add HVAC without eating up space. The system goes into the wall, and that’s all the space it occupies.
Unsurprisingly, mini-splits are great for adding HVAC quickly to small structures. If you want AC in a separate workshop or garage, a mini-split will do the job well. They are also great for accessory dwelling units, such as a mini house or an apartment installed above a garage.
A Zone for Every Room
Central heating and air conditioning has long been the standard of excellence in the HVAC business. A major shortcoming of a centralized system, though, is that it doesn’t easily allow you to break your home into zones. When you install a mini-split in a room, you get an effective HVAC for just that room. Consequently, every room with a mini-split also automatically has zonal HVAC.
If different folks in your household have different needs, a mini-split is a great way to let them control the climate as they see fit. Suppose a family member has a problem maintaining their body temperature due to illness. You can install a unit for their bedroom, another for your bedroom and a third for the main living area.
A mini-split is also useful if you need to target a specific room. You might want more AC for your kitchen if you cook a lot, for example. If you have a home office, you might use a mini-split to keep its HVAC usage on a separate utility bill.
Scalability
The ability to add mini-splits one room at a time makes them very scalable. Some folks only need AC to sleep comfortably in their bedroom, for example. Rather than paying for HVAC throughout the house, they can use a mini-split to focus on that one zone. You can add equipment to an additional room whenever you like. Suppose you converted a craft room into a bedroom after you had a baby. You can simply install HVAC machinery in the new bedroom to meet the need.
Efficiency
The ductwork in a traditional HVAC system can add a lot of inefficiency. The electricity needed to run things like blower motors and fans is not trivial. Likewise, the air in the ducts will change temperature as it flows through the system. Cooler air will warm, and warmer air will cool. Consequently, you spend more energy heating and cooling the air than you would if the source and destination were in the same spot.
Easy Retrofits
Many older houses never had an HVAC system or have minimal setups. Retrofitting these buildings can be a challenge, but mini-splits make the retrofit process much simpler. Rather than trying to figure out where you’re going to install a heater, an air conditioner and a condenser, you can mount the whole setup into the wall. Especially if you’re trying to retrofit a historical building without going overboard, mini-splits can be a great compromise solution for home heating and cooling.
Quieter Operation
A notable benefit of the simplified design of a mini-split is that it has fewer parts. With significantly less equipment running, you can expect less noise. Likewise, you won’t have to worry about hundreds of feet of ducts vibrating.
Talk to the Experts
Poulin Cooling performs AC and heating work for residents of Clearwater and Pinellas County, FL. Whenever you need an HVAC technician to perform AC installation or heating repair work, we do it all and are prepared to lend a hand. We offer emergency service, and financing is available to qualified customers.
If you’re intrigued by the possibilities of mini-splits, call Poulin Cooling today to learn more.
