The decision about what type of air conditioning you should install in your home ultimately comes down to what is going to keep you cool and comfortable when it is hot out and what kind of system can actually go into your home. If you are looking for air conditioning that is a bit customizable, a ductless AC can be a great option.
Ductless air conditioning is a great option for people who own homes that do not have built-in ductwork (this happens when your house is heated with a boiler as opposed to a furnace). Installing ductwork can be fairly expensive (not to mention messy) and doesn’t even include the additional high cost of installing a central air conditioning system.
A ductless AC (otherwise called a mini-split) is a great alternative to both central air conditioning and window air conditioning units. These units blow warm air into a home over cold evaporator coils and then send that air (that has now been cooled down) into the room of a house. They also remove heat from inside your home and dump it outside.
Their life expectancy is about 20 years, which is twice as long as a window unit’s life expectancy. Therefore, you are getting a solid return for your investment!
Yes, ductless AC is a great solution for homes that don’t already have ductwork in them. However, this type of air conditioning can be used in other ways as well.
Ductless AC is the perfect way to cool down areas in a house that a central air conditioning system simply can’t reach such as home additions, a finished attic, a sunroom or a converted garage.
Homeowners who are looking for customization when it comes to their air conditioning may want to consider a ductless AC as well. Mini-splits are able to create different cooling zones within a home. Basically, this means that you are able to focus on cooling individual rooms that are either warmer than the rest of your house or are occupied with people, as opposed to cooling all the rooms in your home at once, some of which may be empty.
Not only does this zoned cooling allow for customized comfort, but also it is energy-efficient as well as cost effective. You’ll end up saving money on your utility bills by not running mini-splits in rooms that are empty and you’ll conserve energy. It’s a win-win air conditioning situation!
If you are a homeowner here in eastern Pennsylvania who is now convinced that a ductless AC is the way to go for your home, let Oehlert Bros. help you out. We are available to install mini-splits from top leaders in the air conditioning industry such as Fujitsu. We carry all different types of ductless AC models, including wall units, ceiling units, slim-mount units, multi-zone systems and flex-zone systems.
On top of installations, the service technicians here at Oehlert Bros. can also handle AC repairs.
There is no need to suffer through a hot summer. Contact Oehlert Bros. today to learn more about ductless air conditioners and the air conditioning services we offer throughout eastern Pennsylvania.