Having and owning a rental property can be a great source of income, but this also comes along with a certain amount of responsibility. For example, you will need a way to keep your rental property cool and comfortable during the warmer months that we get here in Eastern Pennsylvania. Many homeowners (whether they are renting out a property or not) turn to ductless AC to handle this. This type of air conditioning could be the exact cooling solution that your rental property needs.
Ductless AC systems are compatible with homes that don’t have built in ductwork. They are made up of an indoor air handler and either an outdoor condenser or a heat pump. These parts connect to a home’s outer wall via a small pipe. Each condenser can accommodate up to four air handlers. These air handlers are able to create different cooling zones within a home.
This type of air conditioner, also called a mini-split system, blows warm air into a home over cold evaporator coils. Once that air has been cooled down it is then sent into a room to lower that room’s temperature.
As we mentioned, ductless air conditioners are great for homes that do not already have ductwork.
Additionally, a ductless AC can be used as a supplemental cooling source to help cool down areas in a home that a central air conditioning system can’t reach. This can include converted garages, additions, finished attics and sunrooms.
There are also plenty of reasons why a ductless AC can be a great solution for rental properties.
The fact that ductless air conditioners are able to create different cooling zones within a home make them quite appealing to people who are renting out their homes.
Cooling zones provide the option of cooling down individual rooms in a house instead of all the rooms at once. So let’s say your rental property has three bedrooms, but it’s only being rented out to one person who only uses one bedroom. Your ductless AC is able to focus on cooling down just that bedroom as opposed to all the bedrooms. This ends up saving you both resources and money.
Installing a ductless AC is pretty quick and typically pretty painless. The installation process should actually only take about a day. This is great for people who don’t have a lot of time to be at their rental properties.
Additionally, ductless air conditioners reduce your chances of mold growing in your home. If you are someone who doesn’t have a lot of time to regularly inspect the home you are renting out or if you live far away, this can certainly provide a little peace of mind. It also makes the air that your renters are breathing healthier and cleaner.
Compared to window units and central air conditioners, ductless air conditioners use less electricity. This helps all homeowners, whether they are renting out a property or not, save money on their utility bills and energy costs.
Oehlert Bros. installs ductless air conditioners in homes all throughout Eastern Pennsylvania. We offer wall, ceiling and slim-mount units as well as multi- and flex-zone systems.
Contact Oehlert Brothers today to learn more about the ductless AC options for your rental property.