Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

If heatwaves are inevitable where you live, you should install an efficient air conditioning unit to help you beat the heat. If you have a central air conditioner and still receive high utility bills every month, it's time to install a different type that will efficiently meet all your cooling needs. To save energy and improve comfort in your home, you might need to install a split air conditioning system. If you haven't used the ductless AC system before, here's why you should install it with no reservation.

You Won't Think About Dirty Ducts Anymore

Most air conditioners in most homes work effectively the first few months after installation and become defective before they complete the first half of their lifespan. This happens for several reasons, but dirty ducts contribute largely to this problem. However, dirty ducts are a song you won't sing again if you install a split system in your home. This air conditioning system doesn't depend on ductwork, and it keeps every room in your house efficiently cool. Moreover, you won't spend more money on ductwork repair, cleaning or replacement. Allergy issues can be reduced with the split system because there are no dirty ducts to disperse airborne contaminants and allergens in your home.

Installation Is Easy and Fast

Besides being expensive, a central air conditioning system could also take more money and time to install. Installing a split air conditioner would be different since it's affordable and the installation process isn't daunting. Air conditioning systems with extensive ductwork may take several days to install, unlike the split system that an expert can install within a few hours. Besides having an outdoor unit, most split or ductless air conditioning systems have a small conduit where several indoor units are attached. Placing the outdoor and indoor units strategically is easier and quicker, especially when a competent air conditioning technician is involved.

You Choose Which Rooms to Cool

If you have used central air conditioning before, you might have experienced inconsistent temperatures that made it hard to meet your cooling needs. Most central AC systems experience erratic temperatures when their ductwork is leaking or when they are incorrectly sized. You won't be comfortable when the bedroom is too cold when the kitchen is too hot. However, a split air conditioner helps you to cool all the identified zones at the same time, depending on your needs.

It's more fulfilling to install an air conditioning system that can be fine-tuned to accommodate the weather changes. You shouldn't continue using an air conditioning system that allows the climate to control you; you should install one that helps you to control it. With a split system in your home, hot days and chilly seasons won't bother you since you would directly control the temperatures in every room to enjoy consistent comfort.

To learn more about split systems, contact an HVAC contractor.