Ductless air conditioners have a lot to offer for most households. Small and out of the way, they are easy to install and run a bit cheaper than your average system. For a lot of people, it makes sense to switch to a ductless air conditioner if you need a replacement or need to install air conditioning in a new space. There are some situations however where a ductless air conditioner won’t have the power you need.
If you are thinking about switching, this run down is meant to help you identify if your household is a good candidate for a ductless air conditioner. When it comes down to it though, consulting with an HVAC professional is also a good idea. The team at Galmiche & Sons is happy to answer your heating & air conditioning questions, and help you determine if a ductless air conditioner is right for your St. Louis area home.
What is a Ductless Air Conditioner?
It is pretty much what it sounds like: an air conditioning unit that doesn’t use ducts to distribute the cooler air to different areas of a building. Instead, a ductless air conditioner pumps air directly into the room it is installed in with a self-contained indoor and outdoor component. You can probably already see some of the big benefits:
- No duct installation makes this easier and cheaper to set up
- The small units take up less space and are easier to hide from view
- Less energy is used to run the unit
- More energy efficient than traditional options
All in all, a ductless air conditioner is a great way to cool disconnected rooms, additional outbuildings, garages, attics, and other spaces that lack a connection to ducted air systems. Similarly, if you are dealing with a building that doesn’t already have air ducts, a ductless air conditioner can allow you to cool some rooms without investing in expensive duct construction. This is especially useful if you are renting part of a building and don’t have the ability to install ductwork but need to cool a specific part of the space alone.
When Ductless Isn’t Going to Cut It
Mini split HVAC systems are great as an inexpensive fix for home additions or other smaller spaces that you need to cool. What they are not good at is cooling a large space or multiple rooms. For that, you need a more power.
Another thing to consider is the location of the space you want to cool. A ductless air conditioner only works well in spaces with access to an outside wall, so internal rooms that would require ducting to the outside anyway will end up being more expensive to install. You do have the option of using a “mini-split” system here with lines running between the outdoor and indoor portion, but installation may cost almost as much as ductwork at that point. If you are not sure, Galmiche & Sons can help you compare different options for air conditioners from ductless to mini-spit to traditional. We will be sure to find the right system for you, considering everything from price to size and energy efficiency.
Contact Galmiche & Sons for Questions About Ductless Air Conditioners
If you have more questions about ductless air conditioners or would like to talk about having one installed in your home, contact our St. Louis area heating & air conditioning professionals today.
