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Ductless heat pump systems have grown in popularity in recent years. They are among the most efficient heating systems on the market, offering the comfort of zoned heating and the convenience of individual control in each room. Ductless heat pumps are also ideal heating systems if you live in a relatively small space or home or want a simpler, quieter, and more compact way of heating your home. Here are some benefits of installing a ductless heat pump system in your home.
1. Reduced Energy Consumption
Ductless heat pump systems have significantly higher energy efficiency. Central heating systems like furnaces rely on ductwork to supply heat energy throughout your home, leading to significant heat losses. Duct losses account for 30-40% of energy consumed in a given household. On the other hand, ductless heat pumps use a series of indoor air handlers, which supply heat directly to the separate rooms of the home.
Since there is little to no energy lost through this process, installing the ductless heat pump system will result in tremendous energy savings for the homeowner. Subsequently, you will realize a significant reduction in the cost of energy for your home.
2. Zoned Heating
Traditional central heating systems like furnaces heat the whole home uniformly. While a furnace features a single thermostat, ductless heat pumps have a thermostat for each room. The individual members of a family can heat their rooms to their preferred temperature independent of other rooms in the home.
3. Easy Installation
Unlike central heating systems, ductless heat pumps require no ductwork, making them easy to install. Additionally, you can avoid tearing up your walls or ceiling to accommodate the system. Indoor air handlers, the primary components of the heat pump system, are small and unobtrusive. Since they only occupy a little space in your home, this system suits small homes. The outdoor compressor unit is installed outside your home, freeing more space and keeping the noise levels in your home to a minimum.
4. Improved Air Quality
Ductless heat pumps improve the air quality in your home since they do not rely on ductwork. Central heating systems work by supplying heated air through ductwork. The process results in the accumulation of dust, dirt, and other allergens, which are then distributed into your home’s atmosphere. Conversely, ductless heat pumps feature no ductwork, meaning no contaminants will find their way to your home through this system. Additionally, the built-in filters in the indoor air handlers prevent contaminants from entering your home, keeping your indoor air clean and healthy.
5. Minimal Maintenance
Ductless heat pumps have fewer maintenance requirements when compared to ducted systems. The primary components that must be maintained in a ductless heat pump are filters, clearing any obstructions for the indoor vents, and removing any obstacles or shrubs for outside unit fans. Ductless heat pumps do not require any ducts to maintain, leaks to check, or vents that need to be cleaned like in ducted systems. Thus, they are less costly to maintain.
6. Improved Flexibility
Compared to ducted systems, you can easily extend a ductless heat pump system to include additional room extensions. Consequently, if you convert a garage or an attic into a living space, you won’t need to reinstall the entire system, as is the case with traditional heating systems. Ductless heat pumps make the best retrofit add-ons for room additions where extending ductwork is not feasible.
7. Longevity
Longevity is a massive perk of investing in a ductless heat pump system. These units last up to 10 years more than traditional heating systems. The system is designed to last many years without requiring replacement or maintenance of any parts. With adequate care and maintenance from an HVAC expert, a ductless heat pump unit can last up to 20 years or more. Ultimately, homeowners make huge savings from less frequent replacement of their heating systems.
Count on the Experts From Custom Air Inc.
With benefits like lower energy bills, easy installation, improved air quality, zone control, and increased comfort, it’s easy to see why ductless systems are growing in popularity. Our HVAC professionals from Custom Air Inc. offer not just ductless heating installations and repair but also comprehensive heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services in the Piedmont Triad and surrounding areas. This includes repair, installation, and tune-up of heat pumps, air conditioners, heating systems, ductless mini-split ACs, duct services, geothermal, UV lights, evaporator coils, and crawl space encapsulation. Contact Custom Air Inc. today for exceptional HVAC solutions.
