A ductless air conditioning system has an outdoor unit and one or more indoor units, just like a central HVAC system. The difference is that a small conduit in the walls connects the parts instead of ductwork. Ductless systems are more efficient than many others; they give you greater control of the temperature in your St. Charles, Louisiana, home, and they’re more environmentally friendly. You should think about switching to a ductless air conditioner for these reasons.
Better Efficiency
Ductwork can develop leaks or tear over time, letting conditioned air escape instead of getting to the rooms in your home. This increases your utility bills and causes uncomfortable warm spots. You can avoid these energy losses with a ductless system, and you won’t have to spend money maintaining ductwork.
More Control
With a ductless system that uses more than one indoor air handling unit, you can assign different temperature zones for each unit. Each zone will have its own thermostat, or you can use a programmable thermostat designed for zoning. You only need to condition a zone or area when it’s occupied, which saves money and energy. Family members in a room or zone can set whatever temperature they want without changing the temperature in the rest of your home. Many systems even have remote controls for extra convenience.
Environmentally Friendly
Ductless HVAC systems are better for the environment because they use less electricity, which often comes from fossil fuels. Also, new air conditioners, including ductless systems, use a refrigerant that doesn’t deplete the ozone layer. Ozone protects the planet from harmful solar radiation. If you have an older HVAC system, it uses R-22, which could harm the ozone layer through refrigerant leaks. Production of R-22 will stop in 2020, and prices are already going up. Replacing your older air conditioner with a ductless system will help the environment, lower your utility bills, and help you avoid expensive repairs.
Bryans United Air Conditioning can help you install, maintain, and repair a ductless system as well as other advanced technology. Call us at 504-208-2071 for quality service.
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