When you seek relief from the summer heat, you normally have three choices in air conditioners. Window units are the cheapest but are also the least effective. Central air is the costliest, and installation can be invasive if you don't have existing ductwork. Finally, ductless air conditioners present a happy medium. They're effective, easy to install, and relatively inexpensive. If any of the following uses apply to you, ductless AC installation might be your sweet spot for home comfort.

Reasons to Choose Ductless Air Conditioning

1. For Supplemental Cooling

Not only is central air expensive to install, but it’s also costly to run, especially if you have a large home. Ductless AC is a good choice if you simply need supplemental cooling for areas where your family spends most of its time. Instead of cooling the whole house, you can run the ductless system and cool only the living room or den. This can save you a considerable amount in HVAC costs over the course of a summer.

2. If Your Home Has No Existing Ductwork

Many homes that utilize boilers, wood stoves, or other alternatives to forced-air heating systems have none of the existing ductwork required for central air. In cases like this, a ductless AC system is a terrific solution. A single outdoor unit can power up to four indoor units, each of which cools a separate room or zone. This gives occupants of each zone independent control of temperatures, which is also extremely convenient.

3. To Cool Room or Apartment Additions

If you have added—or wish to add—a room addition or in-law suite to your home, tying the new addition into the existing HVAC system can sometimes be cost-prohibitive. However, a small, efficient, ductless air conditioner can often provide the additional cooling you need at an affordable price.

To discuss the possibility of ductless AC installation in your home, contact Economy Heating & Air. With locations in Gainesville and Cornelia, GA, they're the premier air conditioner and furnace repair service in the region, with more than three decades in the business. They specialize in air conditioner and furnace repair, installation, and other HVAC services. Visit their website to connect with them online or call (706) 778-2861 to schedule a consultation.