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What Is A Ductless Mini Split System?

Ductless mini-split systems are versions of heat pumps that use the refrigerant process to heat or cool a conditioned space. As the name implies, a ductless mini-split has no ducts, so it does not gather dust and dirt. Having no ducts also mean the system does not leak expensive heating or cooling energy into your crawlspace or attic. A simple ductless system is comprised of one indoor wall unit connected by small refrigerant piping to one simple outdoor compressor unit.

Are Ductless Mini Splits Worth It?

A ductless system can be used to heat and cool one room only or it can serve multiple areas of a home. One outdoor compressor can be connected to up to eight indoor units. Each indoor unit is self-contained and individually controlled. Ductless mini-splits are the perfect cooling solution for older homes that have no space for ductwork. A good example of an older home retrofit is a house on a concrete slab and no attic. These houses are prime candidates for multiple ductless units. In new construction, the application could be a green, energy-efficient, multi-zone system for a new home.

HOW DO DUCTLESS HEAT PUMPS WORK?

A ductless heat pump works in much the same way that a standard ducted heat pump works. Both systems require an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. Both systems use a chemical compound called “refrigerant” that circulates between the indoor and outdoor units to help facilitate the heating and cooling process. And, both types of heat pumps can provide heat during the colder months as well as cooling during the hotter times of year.

As the name suggests, ductless mini split heat pumps provide comfort without using traditional ductwork. Ductless heat pumps provide more targeted heating and cooling comfort because heated or cooled air blows directly out of the indoor fan coil unit into the living space. If comfort is needed in multiple rooms, an additional indoor unit will be needed for each area where heating and cooling is needed

Ductless Mini Split Heat Pumps

Most homes in the United States are heated and cooled using a forced air HVAC system such as a natural gas furnace, central air conditioning or an air-source heat pump. This type of heating and cooling system circulates heated or cooled air into living spaces through a series of air ducts which traditional heating are typically hidden behind walls and under floors. But what do you do if you have an older home with no ductwork - or you want to add heating and cooling to a room addition or converted space such as a garage or basement without the hassle and expense of installing ducts? What if your current forced air type of heating system needs a little help? Ductless mini split heat pumps and air conditioners just might be the answer.

With great versatility, easy installation with no ductwork needed, and exceptional energy efficiency with a high SEER2 rating, mini split heat pumps and air conditioners make controlling your home’s temperature a breeze. Available in a variety of sizes and configurations, Carrier ductless AC and mini split systems offer a variety of solutions to your heating and cooling problem.