If you wish to enhance the comfort in your house,
a ductless heat pump is one of the best solutions you will find. However, how do
ductless pumps really work, and how are they the most efficient option for air
conditioning and heating?
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Mini splits are also popularly known as ductless mini splits or wall-mounted units.Ductless heat pumps come with two parts: an outdoor condenser as well as an indoor evaporator coil.
Heat pumps –ductless and traditional – have
the capability of providing heat during winter times and cool air during summers.
They are very similar to air conditioners. The only difference is they have a reversing
valve, enabling them to work backward by sucking out heat from outside and transferring
it inside your house during chilly winter months.
One of the greatest differences between normal
heat pumps and ductless ones is that the air is ushered inside through a
built-in air handler, which helps to eliminate the requirement for ductwork. Small
openings within the wall permits wires and pipes to pass among the outdoor and
indoor units, and several interior air handlers can fix to a singular outdoor
condenser, helping towards whole-house cooling and heating with no requirements
for ducts!
The
many advantages of ductless heat pumps:
Energy
efficient:
The regular ducted system leads to about 40%
decrease in efficiency because of poor insulation and air leaks. On the other
hand, the losses in energy connected to ductless cooling and heating is about 1
to 5%.
Ductless pumps are also better at keeping the
house heated when temperatures drop outside in comparison to conventional heat
pumps. You can enjoy constant indoor comfort.
Less
intrusion
Ductless heat pumps offer heating and air
conditioning, making them a lot more useful in comparison to window ACs. This
is particularly true if you reside in an old house with no ductwork, and you are
not ready to bear the expenses and hassle of getting ducts installed.
Cleaner
air
Ductwork is one of the greatest sources for
air pollution indoors, within homes with regular HVAC systems. Mold spores, dust,
insulation particles, and the like,get inside the ductwork and flow from one
room to the next. Alternatively, ductless heat pumps offer state of the art
filtration for purifying the air before dispensing it in the living area, getting
rid of almost 99.9% of contaminants in the air.
Built-in
Zoning
Segregating a house into different sectors helps
in controlling sections on an individual level for enhanced energy savings and
comfort. When it comes to ductless heat pumps, there is a built-in zoning system.
All you require is a single outdoor condenser which is joined to indoor air
handlers. Handheld controls help to change airflow settings and temperature for
individual units all through the house.
If you want affordable, comfortable,
whole-house cooling and heating without ductwork, it is best to get in touch
with a skilled HVAC
expert who has the right knowledge
and expertise in dealing with ductless units.
