The Benefits of Choosing a Ductless Air Conditioning System for Your Home

With summer leaving us (sorry!), it’s time to assess your air conditioner for next year. 

Replacing your aging air conditioner can be a great way to ensure your comfort in the warm months that are still to come while reducing your summer energy bills. However, after deciding to replace your AC system, you will be faced with a choice: should you install a traditional AC system, or should you go ductless? If you are considering having your home's air conditioner replaced, here is a look at just a few of the reasons you should consider choosing a ductless AC system. 

Reduce Energy Loss

One of the biggest problems with traditional, ducted HVAC systems is that they lose a great deal of energy through their ductwork. In fact, it is estimated that roughly 20 percent of the energy used by central air conditioning systems is lost through the ductwork throughout a home, representing a substantial waste of energy. However, since ductless AC systems deliver cool air straight to each room, you do not have to worry about this loss of cool air, representing substantial energy savings.  

Take Advantage of Zoned Cooling

Ductless AC systems also allow you to save money by providing you with the option to cool areas of your home independently. With a ductless AC system, rooms in your home can be cooled independently of each other, allowing you to only cool rooms that you are using. This can help you to save a great deal of money if there are parts of your home that you rarely use, as you do not have to waste money cooling these rooms.  

Reduced Installation Time

Without the need for complicated ductwork, ductless HVAC systems are also much easier to install than central air conditioning systems. While a traditional HVAC system may take days to install, simple ductless systems can be installed in a matter of hours. This can be particularly important if you are having your system replaced in the heat of summer, as you will not want to be without your AC system for days. 

In many cases, ductless systems aren't the best option for your home. However, it’s good to ask the question because in some cases they are. Contact us to learn about the additional benefits of choosing a ductless air conditioning system for your home, or if a traditional cooling system would perform better.

-A R Engh Team