Mini-Split systems have been gaining popularity over recent years. These dual-purpose cooling and heating units are touted as being highly energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. However, are they actually a great investment for your Texas home? Here’s some information about mini-split systems to help you make a decision.
Energy Efficient
To really understand the reason why ductless mini-split units are energy efficient, it’s important to understand how they operate. Instead of creating heat, like a gas or furnace does, it will simply transport heat from one location to another. In the wintertime, your ductless mini-split unit will transport heat from the air outside to the inside of your home. In the summertime, it will transport heat from inside your home to the outdoors. It takes much less energy to transport heat than to create it from scratch simply.
Additionally, mini-split systems rely on ductless operation. With a traditional home furnace or centralized air conditioning system, all of your treated air travels through ductwork to reach your rooms. Sometimes, treated air as it travels through aging or misfitted ducting. With a ductless mini-split system, there’s no ducting to lose your treated air, which can help to enhance efficiency.
Zone Control
With mini-split units, you’ll need to have one unit installed in each main room of your home, such as your living room or bedroom. Since each unit operates separately from the next, this allows you to have zone control of your HVAC system. You can set the temperature in your bedroom to be slightly cooler than the temperature in your living room. With zone control, you and your family can be more comfortable throughout your home. While some may see this as a benefit, some home owners don’t like the idea of multiple units to cool their homes entirely.
Easy Installation Process
Another beautiful advantage of mini-split systems is that they’re super easy to install. On the inside of your home, you simply need to have one unit positioned in each major room. This could be added to the wall, floor, or ceiling, depending on your individual preference. Each interior unit is connected to a larger outdoor condenser unit via a conduit. This only requires a small three-inch hole to be drilled in the exterior wall of each room to supply tubing and power to your units. It is important to note, however, that while installation may sound simple enough, it’s always best to hire a professional to properly install these systems. An improperly installed unit could worsen your energy efficiency and hinder your home comfort rather than improve it.
Trustworthy Mini-Split Service
GVEC Air Conditioning & Heating offers trustworthy mini-split service in Gonzales, Seguin, La Vernia, Schertz and surrounding areas in South Central Texas. Our helpful technicians can also assist with deciding if a traditional air conditioning system is better for your home’s or office’s needs. Give our office a call today to schedule your next service consultation, ask us about our indoor air quality too!
