COOLING

WHAT IS A DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT SYSTEM?

05/09/2023

COOLING

WHAT IS A DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT SYSTEM?

05/09/2023

You may have seen the recent news that El Nino is returning this summer. This means that we may be experiencing hotter-than-average days in the coming months. The ductless mini system has been a popular choice in recent years for several reasons. Keep reading our blog post to find out why.

“Do I Really Need an Air Conditioner in My Home?”

Firstly, you may be wondering, “Do I really need an air conditioner in my home?” Ultimately it’s up to your own discretion. In the last couple of years, Western Canada has had hotter-than-average summers that have caused harm to people’s health and well-being. In addition, there have been numerous fatalities due to the lack of infrastructure in homes and strata to accommodate hot temperatures.

We will be covering what a ductless mini-split system is and how it could benefit you by preventing health hazards from the potential heat waves that are on the way.

Only a few weeks ago in April 2023, we already had a sneak peek of drastic temperature changes. According to CBC News in a recent article:

Greater Vancouver reached on average 25 degrees Celsius
Squamish hit 30.4 degrees Celsius
Merrit reached 29 degrees Celsius

May 2023 has been incredibly wet and humid. Needless to say, this can be deceiving to some that summer will continue to be mild and wet. “According to a new report from the B.C. Coroner’s Service, 619 people died from extreme heat last summer” (1). This is precisely why it doesn’t hurt to have an air conditioner installed in your home whether it be a central A/C -or- a portable system.

What is a Ductless Mini-Split System?

A ductless mini-split system is one way to have heating and cooling in your home without installing ductwork. Ducts help move the warm or cool air throughout the home or building. With a ductless mini-split installation, you would have a compact outdoor compressor/condenser unit and additionally one or two indoor units that help cool or heat specific rooms.

You may have seen some homes that have an indoor unit installed near the ceiling in the corner of a room. This unit is connected to the outdoor compressor/condenser unit via conduit which consists of a power cable, refrigerant tubing, and drain line. The outdoor unit is the home to the compressor and other components that assist with heating or cooling the indoor air.

To learn about Energy Star Approved units, visit this article by Natural Resources Canada.

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Benefits of a Ductless Mini-Split System in Your Home

Secondly, let’s uncover why your home may greatly benefit from a ductless mini-split installation:

Easy Installation: There’s not a lot of renovation or damages that will incur from a mini-split system. All that is required is mounting the indoor unit(s) on the wall(s) then connecting the outdoor unit through a small hole to run the conduits.
Flexibility: If you choose to install a number of indoor systems in your home, you’ll have the ability to control the temperature in each room.
Reliable & Energy Efficient: Typically, ducts are less energy efficient because there is a lot of heating or cooling loss through the tubing that runs throughout the home. With a ductless mini-split system, you won’t have this problem.
Long Lifespan: Depending on the systems that you have installed, they can hold up performance for up to 20 years! Traditional A/C units have been known to only last 10-15 years.
Improved Air Quality: It’s been known that the multi-stage filtration systems can help reduce dust, allergens, and other particles that can cause respiratory irritation.
Increase Value of Home: If you choose to sell your home, it’s been said that ductless mini-splits have increased the value of homes.

Call High Mark's plumbing experts to schedule your ductless mini-split installation today at 604-245-8970.

Call High Mark's plumbing experts to schedule your ductless mini-split installation today at 604-945-6060.

Conclusion

To wrap it up, ductless mini-split systems are not only compact and easy to install but also will benefit your wallet in the long run! By not having ducts that lose a significant amount of heating or cooling that can stay in your home, you’ll be sure to have a comfortable temperature through the warmer months!

We hope you found this blog post informative!

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