As summer approaches, you depend more than ever on your air conditioner to keep your home cool and comfortable. But if the unit is aging or doesn’t operate efficiently, it may be time to consider replacing it with a ductless mini-split system. This innovative product is designed to cool rooms of your choosing instead of the entire home. Here’s why you may want to make the switch before it heats up.

Why Consider a Ductless Mini-Split System?

Installs Quickly & Simply

If your HVAC contractor suggests installing a new air conditioner, you don’t have to worry about committing weeks of your time to the process. Unlike traditional systems that rely on ductwork, the mini-split design affords homeowners the benefits of a quick installation. Your technician simply drills a hole measuring 3 inches or less to hold the electrical components that connect the ductless system’s indoor and outdoor parts.

Reduces Your Energy Costs

When you depend on a standard system to cool the house, some air may be lost as it travels through the ducts. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, approximately 20%-30% escapes due to holes or poor installation. Because the AC unit works extra hard to meet your desired temperature, your utility bills rise. Ductless air conditioners bypass this problem by relying on a single outdoor unit and multiple indoor air handlers. You can designate cooling zones by changing the temperature in individual rooms. In turn, you save significantly by not wasting excess energy in unused areas of the house.

Boost Your Overall Comfort

An inefficient system may cool only some rooms, while the others remain stuffy with stagnant air. That can be troubling in the summer, especially in bedrooms or sunrooms where excess heat is uncomfortable. Basements, which may be humid and poorly ventilated, can also benefit from ductless cooling in warm weather.

Improves Your Air Quality

Ducts can collect dust, debris, and other airborne contaminants over the years. Without regular cleaning, those pollutants build up and contribute to poor indoor air quality. People who breathe these particles may suffer allergic reactions, despite their best efforts to maintain a clean home. Mini-split air conditioners don’t rely on ducts to deliver cool air, and they’re designed with multi-stage filtration devices that reduce the incidence of household contaminants.

Since 1989, homeowners throughout Lakeside Marblehead, OH, have relied on the HVAC contractors at Bayside Comfort for their heating and cooling needs. If you’re ready to find out about the energy- and comfort-boosting benefits of a ductless mini-split air conditioner, get in touch to find out about your options. The company is committed to your comfort, holding an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau® and offering services 24 hours a day. Browse their services online or give them a call at (419) 732-6688 to request a free estimate.