Ductless Air Conditioning Saves Energy

You’ve likely heard that ductless air conditioning can save energy when compared to central air units. Have you ever wondered how? Here are a few of the ways you can expect to save money if you make the switch.

They don’t lose energy

As you search for the right A/C system you may find that both ducted and ductless systems that are rated the same or similarly for energy efficiency. However, keep in mind that central air can lose as much as 30% of their energy through ductwork. There are actually two ways they lose energy: through leakage of cool air or via inadequate insulation. Neither of these are issues with a split air conditioning system.

You can zone ductless systems

Ductless air conditioning systems are simple to zone. Each one has its own controlled, programmable thermostat, which makes it simple to select the temperature in each room

to exactly match both personal preference and habits. You only have to cool rooms that are being used at any given moment, which means you don’t have to waste energy cooling rooms that aren’t in use.

You can cool a room more quickly

When you have central air conditioning and the temperatures dive for a single day, it may not be worth it to shut the entire system down. Getting a hot home cooled again takes time – and lots of energy. On the other hand, a ductless system can cool each room individually, which means you can turn it off even if the temperatures are only supposed to stay low for a few days. This makes it much easier to avoid that common pitfall of leaving a unit running to save the cost and energy of re-cooling a room.

It’s not all about energy: save time and money on installation

While there are numerous ways to save energy by using a ductless system, you can also save money. Buying central cooling systems will cost about $1500-$2000 for every ton of cooling capacity. That’s more than twice what you’d pay for a window unit. With central air you also pay for installation, maintenance, etc. Installing a mini-split air conditioning unit is just about $1000 and can be done quickly – and without making major changes to your home.

There’s never been a better time to invest in split A/C units. Contact AC-World to find the perfect setup for your unique needs.