Ductless heating and cooling systems have long been popular in Europe and Asia, with the market in the United States just starting to catch up. An estimated 250,000 to 300,000 ductless models were sold in the U.S. in 2008, with numbers rising each year. Why are American homeowners opting for a ductless heating and cooling system? Read on to find out.

3 Pros of Ductless Heating & Cooling

1. Efficiency

A ductless heat pump functions at less cost than a baseboard heater and spares the costs of duct cleaning and maintenance. According to the US Department of Energy, ductless systems can help you save money on your utilities. This is primarily because they experience less distribution loss than traditional systems, in which temperature-regulating heating or cooling has to move through the ductwork in your home—often in non-air conditioned spaces like an attic—losing potency as it travels.

2. Environmental Friendliness

Since ductless heating and cooling systems are more efficient than their counterparts requiring ductwork, they can also help to reduce your carbon footprint. Strategic placement of units in multiple rooms—an approach known as multi-zone heating or cooling—means expending less energy heating and cooling spaces you don’t use. Additionally, the pipes running between the indoor and outdoor unit contain an environmentally friendly refrigerant; this doesn’t burn fuel, again mitigating emissions output.

3. Easy Installation

Ductless systems are a snap to install. All that’s required for installation is an opening of about three inches in a wall or ceiling to mount the unit and connect it. Barring any complications, a professional installation team of two men can complete the job in a single day. This also saves you money on installation or related renovations requiring the installation of ductwork.

If you’re interested in upgrading to ductless heating and cooling in your home or business, Grant Heating & Cooling can help. These professionals have been providing reliable, top-quality HVAC system services for more than 43 years. Based in East Hampton, New York, they also serve the areas of Montauk, Bridgehampton, Springs, and Tuckahoe. Visit their website or call (631) 907-6086 to discuss your needs and request an estimate.