As temperatures in Clifton Park, NY, begin to fall, homeowners start heating their properties. Depending on the age and maintenance needs of your current heating equipment, it may be time to consider a system upgrade. Here are four advantages that ductless mini-split systems offer:
Ductless Mini-Splits Use Less Space
The indoor and outdoor components of ductless mini-splits need less space compared to conventional HVAC systems. Air handlers easily install into wall recesses or ceilings, while tubing remains hidden for aesthetic appeal. Thus, basements, rooms and attics have more free space.
A Ductless Mini-Split Operates Quietly
Unlike typical furnaces and other heating appliances, heat pumps within ductless systems function silently. So, homeowners lose the recognizable sound of systems starting up or the common rattling and banging noises heard as air travels through ductwork. The virtually closed system also means a reduction of odors often present when heating components cycle when winter weather arrives.
Cost-Effective, Efficient Heating
Statistics from federal agencies indicate that New York remains among the top 10 states with the highest heating costs. As ductless mini-splits offer individual zone climate control, homeowners quickly realize reduced monthly utility bills. Ductless HVAC systems also require less power to function and often come with tax credits that reduce the cost to install a mini-split.
Healthier Indoor Air Quality
Conventional furnaces need constant filter changes and duct cleaning to prevent airborne contaminants from circulating throughout a house. Unless combined with additional air cleaning components, the system doesn’t ensure healthy IAQ. On the other hand, ductless HVAC systems contain multi-stage filtering technology, which dramatically reduces organic, chemical and synthetic particulates from entering indoor air.
Would you like to boost HVAC efficiency and reduce the risk of breakdowns and repairs this winter? Contact our team at Albany Mechanical to learn more about the customized ductless mini-split systems we install.
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