{"id":28994,"date":"2023-03-25T11:48:33","date_gmt":"2023-03-25T11:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.128plumbing.com\/?p=28994"},"modified":"2023-03-25T11:48:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-25T11:48:33","slug":"the-benefits-of-installing-ductless-mini-splits-in-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.128plumbing.com\/blog\/the-benefits-of-installing-ductless-mini-splits-in-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Installing Ductless Mini Splits in Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For homeowners looking to effectively cool and heat their home and save some money in the process, ductless mini splits can be a great choice. They offer a variety of benefits that simply can\u2019t be realized with other choices like a traditional air conditioner or a heat pump.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But ductless mini splits are only a good choice if you know what the benefits are and how they work. It\u2019s important to know if they represent the best choice for you and your home situation, so let\u2019s do a review how they work and what those benefits are. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are Ductless Mini-Splits?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step to understanding the benefits ductless mini-splits can provide is to define what they are. Typically, they have two main components: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An outdoor compressor and a condenser <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An indoor air-handling unit <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond that, there are several related parts you need to know about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A conduit that links the outdoor and indoor units. It\u2019s also coated with a product called Line Hide that provides extra protection from the elements. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power cable<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerant tubing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suction tubing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A condensant drain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where You Should Put Ductless Mini-Splits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common questions homeowners have about ductless mini-splits is where they should be located. There are several possible answers to this, and to some extent they vary according to your needs. Here are some of the possibilities: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Rooms where your internal temperature is uneven<\/strong>. Many people want different temperatures in different rooms, and ductless mini-splits can be a great way to get them. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One example of this would be those who want to sleep in a cooler bedroom, but keep the overall house temperature at 68-70 F. Mini-splits can help cool that bedroom without costing you extra money to keep the rest of the house in that same range. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Temperature demands after building an addition<\/strong>. If you\u2019ve recently done an addition to your home or you\u2019re considering one, keep in mind that additions add square footage. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That usually means you either have to add ductwork to heat or cool the addition, or you have to put a greater load on your existing ductwork to get the desired temperature throughout the house. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ductless mini-splits can balance the scales. They can help you get the desired temperature in every room, regardless of whether it\u2019s the addition or your existing internal space. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Room conversions<\/strong>. A room conversion is a common reason for adding ductless mini splits. Let\u2019s you\u2019re taking a three-season room and converting it into a livable, year-round space, or you want to convert a garage into a gym. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini-splits can give you the extra heat you need, and they can also be used for zoned heating and cooling to help you get whatever temperature you want in the rest of your house. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ductless Mini Splits and the Efficiency Benefit<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ductless mini-splits are usually more efficient than either air conditioners or heat pumps. The reason for this is their versatility, which allows you to set the individual temperature in each room. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means you\u2019re not paying for extra heating or cooling. If you have different family members with individual temperature preferences, you can set one room at 68, another at 72 and so on without incurring extra heating and cooling costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental Benefits and Advantages of Ductless Mini Splits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To break down the possible environmental advantages you can get from <strong>ductless mini-splits<\/strong>, let\u2019s take another example. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have three rooms that you\u2019re setting at different temperatures and a fourth room that\u2019s going unused, you can simply save money by shutting off heating or cooling to the unused room. But how do ductless mini-splits do this? .<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Benefits of Directional Air Flow<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most ductless mini-splits have what\u2019s known a dual split vane design that can provide air flow in specific directions. This enhances their room-to-room versatility and helps the environment by lowering your energy demands for your home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To take advantage of this versatility, can do things like mount the unit on a wall and point the air in the desired direction, which means you\u2019re not losing any heating or cooling when the airway hits the wall. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Flexibility Advantage <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to room-by-room temperature control, ductless mini-splits can help you remove humidity from a specific room. That kind of flexibility can be invaluable, particularly when your seasonal heating and cooling needs change based on weather shifts. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Your Installation Points <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people considering duct-less mini splits don\u2019t realize that they don\u2019t have to be located on walls. They can be installed in floors or ceilings, which can give you a different kind of flexibility when it comes to being able to use your home space effectively. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalize Air Flow to Meet Your Individual Needs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s another way you can take advantage of directional air flow with your ductless mini-splits. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you\u2019re working out in your home gym and you want to keep cool as your workout heats up. In this instance you can use ductless mini-splits can direct cool air flow toward or away from you automatically. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another example would be working on a DIY project in your basement or garage. If the weather is cool and you need some extra heat, ductless mini-splits will provide it without wasting any energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dealing with Ductwork<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Department of Energy, leaky ductwork can account for over 30 percent of the energy costs and consumption in your home, which means your HVAC system is going to be working way harder than it should. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name implies, one of the advantages of using ductless mini-splits systems is that you don\u2019t necessarily need to add extra ductwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ductless mini-splits also work by using variable speed compressors that constantly adjust their speed to make sure the temperature of your house stays where you want it. They\u2019re also not switching on and off during the day constantly, which means you save even more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the Ductless Mini-Splits Advantages in Massachusetts With 128 Plumbing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 128 Plumbing, we\u2019ve serviced thousands of homes where the owners want household ductless mini-splits installed. We can help you determine if they\u2019re the right solution for your needs, and we can recommend the right products for you as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process starts with a phone call, and the numbers are <strong>(888) 419-4233<\/strong> or <strong>(781) 670-3261<\/strong>. We\u2019ll answer your questions, guide you through the process, and make the appropriate recommendations. We can also help by installing ductless mini splits, and we maintain and repair them as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get more information, you can also go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.128plumbing.com\">128Plumbing.com<\/a> and start a live chat. We also have some great blogs and articles there to help educate you about ductless mini-splits and how they can save you money and give you more home comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For homeowners looking to effectively cool and heat their home and save some money in the process, ductless mini splits can be a great choice. 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