Ductless HVAC
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Ductless HVAC is a heating and cooling system that does not need ductwork. Instead of pushing air through a maze of metal ducts in your walls and ceiling, a mini split delivers conditioned air directly into the room from a wall-mounted air handler.
This makes it a great fit for older homes that were never built with duct systems, finished basements, sunrooms, and garage workshops. No ducts also means no duct leaks. That is where, as ENERGY STAR notes, traditional forced-air systems lose a surprising amount of energy.
Common Questions
What does ductless HVAC mean?
Ductless HVAC is a heating and cooling system that does not need ductwork. Instead of pushing air through a maze of metal ducts in your walls and ceiling, a mini split delivers conditioned air directly into the room from a wall-mounted air handler.
Which homes are a good fit for a ductless system?
Older homes that were never built with duct systems, finished basements, sunrooms, and garage workshops all suit ductless equipment well. Anywhere running new ductwork would mean opening walls, an indoor air handler and a line set handle the job instead.
Why does skipping ductwork save energy?
Skipping ductwork also removes duct leaks, the place traditional forced-air systems lose a surprising amount of energy. Air that travels straight from a wall-mounted air handler into the room never gets the chance to escape along the way.
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