Ductless Heat Pumps - What Is It?

A ductless heat pump is a new option for home heating and cooling. Ductless heat pumps offer:

• Efficient Operation - you can save 25% to 50% on your electric bill. 
• Quite operation - say goodbye to loud electric heat, the ductless heat pump is surprisingly quiet. 
• Heating AND Cooling 

The ductless heat pumps are appropriate for replacing existing heating systems, especially if you have baseboard/wall heaters. Today there  are federal tax rebates as well as regional and local rebates that make purchasing a ductless heat pump a smart choice.

For more than 20 year, ductless heat pumps have been installed in commercial buildings and in residential applications throughout Europe and Asia. They are available by many manufacturers including: Daikin, Mitsubishi, LG and Fujitsu. 

Ductless heat pumps, also referred to as a mini split system are efficient for several reasons: since the heated or cooled air is delivered directly to the room, ductless heat pumps avoid efficiency losses associated with ductwork. It is common to save 25% yo 50% on your heating bill by installing an energy efficient ductless heat pump system. 

The ductless heat pump or mini split heat pump consists of an outside compressor unit and one or more inside "heads" that deliver conditioned air to the room or rooms. A qualified heating contractor can evaluate your home to identify the best solution for you. The inside wall mounted units are typically mounted high on a wall and certain models can be recessed in the ceiling. The internal units scan the room and assure even temperatures throughout. Most models come with a remote control so you can adjust settings, such as automatic night temperature setbacks. 

Some applications include:

Replacing an existing zonal heating system - ductless heat pumps can replace existing electric baseboard, wall unit, woodstove, and pellet stoves.

Room Additions - Another application for ductless heat pumps is when a room is added to a house or an attic is converted to living space. Rather than extending the home's existing ductwork or pipes or adding electric resistance heaters, the ductless heat pump can provide efficient heating AND cooling.

New construction - new homes can be designed or adapted to take advantage of the characteristics of ductless heat pumps. Typically one or more systems migh be isntalled in various "zones" of the house to simplify installation. 

Call today to see how a ductless heat pump can save money, save energy and provide a higher level of comfort.