Whether you currently have a central HVAC system or need a fixed, whole-house heating and cooling solution, the benefits of owning a ductless mini-split in Stroudsburg, PA, are well worth exploring. Ductless mini-split air conditioners and heat pumps provide zoned service. With a single condenser unit and multiple indoor air handlers, they offer efficient and customizable climate control.
Get a Fixed Climate-Control Solution for Remote Areas
Many homes with central HVAC systems have remote areas that lack heating and cooling service or simply don’t receive enough heated and cooled air. For instance, you might have a remote bedroom that always feels hot in the summer and always feels cold in the winter. Installing a mini-split in this space will solve the problem.
Ductless mini-splits are also perfect for heating and cooling:
- Finished basements
- Attached garages
- Attic bedrooms
- Recent home additions
Bypass the Need for Ductwork Retrofitting
Some older properties in Stroudsburg lack the ductwork to support central HVAC systems. Fortunately, with a ductless mini-split system for cooling and heating, you won’t have to pay for costly ductwork retrofitting. Even for homes that need whole-house climate control, ductless mini-split installation is both quick and minimally invasive.
Our technicians will only drill a single small hole in the exterior wall of each room or zone that receives an air handler. In most cases, these holes measure just three inches in diameter or less. We use them to pass electrical wiring and refrigerant tubing, connecting air handlers to outside condensers.
In comparison, ductwork retrofitting often means sacrificing a considerable amount of indoor space. When ductwork is added to buildings post-construction, it can be difficult to conceal. Although you won’t lose much usable area, these additions can make your home feel smaller. Poorly concealed post-construction ductwork can also diminish indoor aesthetics.
Some ductless mini-split heat pumps and air conditioners can support up to eight air handlers. You can install a ductless mini-split for supplemental heating and cooling in a single room or control temperatures in all areas of the building.
Only Heat or Cool the Spaces That Need It
In a mini-split system, every indoor air handler has a thermostat. This allows you to set different temperatures in every zone or room simultaneously. For instance, if you want cooling in your bedroom but another resident does not, you can adjust your in-room thermostats independently. Mini-split systems eliminate arguments over thermostat settings and save both energy and money.
While standard central HVAC systems heat and cool entire homes uniformly, ductless mini-splits eliminate the need to heat and cool empty, unused areas. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), zoned heating and cooling can be up to 30% more efficient than uniform climate control.
Enjoy Whisper-Quiet Operation
Ductless mini-splits offer nearly whisper-quiet operation. This is quite different from central, forced-air HVAC systems that make loud popping and banging noises as metal ductwork contracts and expands. You can run your mini-split both day and night and still enjoy deep and restful sleep, quiet conversations, and your favorite TV programs without interruption.
Avoid Duct-Related Energy Losses
According to the University of Florida, even well-maintained ductwork can lose up to 40% of the heating and cooling energy that HVAC systems produce. Ductless mini-split systems do not experience these losses.
Give Your Indoor Air Quality a Boost
Not only can you sidestep duct-related energy losses with a ductless mini-split system, but you can also avoid duct-related debris. Aging, leaky ductwork can collect and distribute dust and other particulates from dirty, low-lying areas like basements. HVAC air ducts are also known to attract and harbor pests. With less air distribution equipment and fewer heating and cooling systems to maintain overall, installing a mini-split system can provide noticeable increases in indoor air quality (IAQ).
Add Value and Appeal to Your Property
For homes that currently lack fixed heating and cooling solutions, installing ductless mini-splits can add tremendous value. They can also modernize outdated properties and increase their marketability. Prospective buyers and tenants will pay more for the efficient heating and cooling that a ductless mini-split provides than they will for units with little more than ceiling fans, window ACs, and inefficient baseboard heaters.
We offer and install ductless heat pumps and air conditioners from trusted mini-split brands like Mitsubishi. We also provide ductless maintenance and repair services, as well as mini-split preventative maintenance plans. To experience the benefits of owning a ductless system in Stroudsburg firsthand, contact R.J. Groner Inc. today.
