Mini-Split Heat Pump? How An HVAC System Contractor Can Help

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Did you just buy a home with a mini-split heat pump? If furnaces and boilers are the only heating appliances you have experience with, take a look at what you need to know about the benefits of ductless mini-split systems, HVAC system contractor services, and how to make the most of this energy-efficient option.

What Is A Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump?

As the name implies, this system won't use a series of air ducts to heat your home. Instead, it relies on individual indoor air handlers and an outdoor compressor. This allows you to heat each room or zone of your home. The result is a more efficient system that doesn't waste energy heating unnecessary areas you won't or don't use regularly. 

Why Does Your Home Have A Ductless Mini-Split System?

More specifically, why did the previous owners install this type of system over a boiler and radiator or forced air furnace option? 

There's no easy or one-size-fits-all answer to this question. The previous homeowner may have chosen a ductless mini-split heat pump for one of several reasons. These could include a lack of existing ductwork, a lack of existing radiator units, the desire to increase energy efficiency, or something as simple as personal preference. 

Should You Keep A Mini-Split System Or Change It?

Again, there's no single answer to this question. You will need to decide whether this type of system makes sense for your current home heating needs. If you like the idea of zoned heating or your home doesn't have ductwork/radiators, the mini-split heat pump can stay. But if you prefer whole-home heat, you will need to explore central system options with an HVAC contractor. Even though your home may not have ducts or radiators, it's possible the contractor could add these features. 

Why Should You Keep A Ductless Heat System?

The mini-split heat pump's benefits include warmth, cost savings, and energy savings. You don't have to heat each room of your home. If you do have air handlers in each room, you won't need to keep every space at the same temperature. This allows you to create individualized comfort zones and potentially reduce your energy bill. 

Not only can you eliminate the need to heat unused areas of your home, but you can also save money in other ways with a mini-split pump. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, leaky ducts can cost a homeowner hundreds of dollars annually in heating bills. Without ducts, you won't need to worry about air leaks and related costs. 


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