When renovating your home, one of the biggest points to consider is how environmentally friendly your new updates will be. For instance, if your home currently relies on a cooling and heating system that uses more energy than is necessary, or it has a high air-loss percentage, you might want to consider upgrading to a greener ductless system.

Below are a few reasons to consider installing a ductless cooling and heating system when renovating your home:

• No Duct Leaks: According to the U.S. Department of Energy, more than 30% of the air that passes through ductwork is lost to leaks. This causes your air conditioning system to work harder than normal to ensure air makes it to the rooms in your home and adequately cools them off. In a ductless system, though, there is no ductwork to install. Instead, the compressor is directly connected to the rooms where you’ve placed indoor units.
• Room Control: Traditional HVAC systems do not let you pick and choose which rooms you can cool and heat, and they don’t let you vary the temperature from one room to the next. This often leads to a lot of energy waste, as you usually end up cooling or heating rooms where no one is present. A ductless system prevents this waste by letting you set up indoor units in areas where people frequently spend their time. You are then able to control each one individually, making it easy for inhabitants to get comfortable based on their unique preferences. 
• Recyclable Parts: Many heating and air conditioning units cannot be recycled because of the chemicals used to make them. If you care about being environmentally friendly, this can be a huge downside to installing a traditional system. However, this is not the case for the Mitsubishi Electric® ductless systems. These systems are made from 83% recyclable materials, which means they are much easier to recycle when the time comes to replace them. 

If you’d like to learn more about the environmental benefits of installing a ductless system during your home renovation project, contact the Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Contractors at Cotti-Johnson HVAC in Taunton, MA. They’ve provided high-quality heating and cooling services to the eastern Massachusetts area for decades. Call (774) 501-3041 or visit their website to learn more information about the different Mitsubishi Electric products they carry.