In the last few years, ductless air conditioning has become a great whole-property cooling option for many residential homeowners. Especially for those living in the Mt. Vernon area of Washington state. Ductless air conditioning has been growing in popularity over the last few years and it’s not a secret that homeowners prefer it for the many benefits. Many homeowners come to G&S to learn about the differences about different types of air conditioning systems. In this article we’ll be discussing the advantages of Ductless AC. If you’d like to learn more about the differences between different air conditioning systems, read more here. Previously, ductless ACs were primarily used in commercial buildings, but more and more homes are using this time of air conditioning.
G&S Heating Cooling & Electrical has been installing ductless air conditioning throughout Mt. Vernon and the surrounding areas for quite some time now. We’ve come to see some distinct benefits of installing this type of air conditioning. Choosing the right air conditioning for your home takes an understanding of your home type, the features inside your home and your goals. That’s why many homeowners in the Mt. Vernon community and surrounding areas turns to us for our free air conditioning consultations to find the right cooling system for their home.
Why Consider Ductless Cooling?
Ductless cooling offers some benefits you may not get with other types of air conditioners:
1. No ductwork needed
It’s silly, but yes we have to state the obvious- this type of air conditioning system does not need ducts to work!
2. Built-in zone control
Each individual blower is programmable and controlled by its own thermostat. The blowers operate per space/room, the placement of the blower and its ability to be programmed means you automatically have zone control cooling throughout your home. This gives you control over comfort levels, temperature and the ability to turn a blower on or off as needed.
3. Heating Provided
Some ductless systems provide heating without any additions needed for the system. Make sure you discuss this with one of our experts if your goal is to have heating provided in your home with the same system.
4. Flexibility
With the automatic zone control, you have the ability to cool a space/room at the temperature you want and when you want it. You can do this without impacting other parts of your home. If there are areas of your home that are unoccupied, you can turn the air conditioning off completely, saving you from paying for cooling you aren’t using.
Greater energy efficiency
Ducts are one of the main reasons for leaking air which contributes to the rise in your energy bills. “In the average house, you’re losing 25 percent or more of your energy to ductwork,” says James Bowman, National Technical Manager for RectorSeal and a 20+ year veteran of the HVAC industry. “Simply by removing the ducts, you end up with a more efficient system. Ductless models also have inverter-driven compressors, which speed up and slow down based on the needs of the system instead of shutting off entirely like traditional HVAC compressors do. You consume a lot of energy during compressor start-up.”
Is Ductless Air Conditioning Right for You?
The best way to determine if ductless air conditioning is a good choice for you is to discuss it with one of our experts here at G&S Heating, Cooling & Electric. If you’re a homeowner in Mt. Vernon or any of the surrounding areas, don’t hesitate to reach out. We can help you decide which cool system is the best for you. We will sit down with you and go over the pros and cons of each system until you come to a decision.
Since 1977, G&S Heating Cooling & Electrical has helped customers in Mt. Vernon select, purchase and install the right air conditioners for their homes. Are you thinking about installing a ductless air conditioner? Call today and schedule a consultation with one of our professionals.
