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Benefits of Switching to a Ductless Mini Split System

Jan 30, 2020

Benefits of Switching to a Ductless Mini Split System

  • Uncategorized
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Are you looking for a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to cool and heat your home? If so,  you should consider installing a ductless mini-split system. This type of heating and cooling system consists of two main components: a compressor/condenser, which is located outdoors, and one or more evaporators, which are located in various rooms — or zones — in the home. Here’s how you can benefit from a ductless mini-split system:

  • Easy installation. Unlike central air that relies on extensive ductwork or radiant systems that need pipes to be installed throughout the home, a ductless mini-split system only requires a small hole in the exterior wall of the home to accommodate the conduit. This contains the electric cables, condensation lines, and copper tubes that run between the condenser/compressor and the evaporators. This also means the installation costs are lower and there’s much less inconvenience to you and your family.
  • Flexibility. A mini-split system heats or cools the home according to zone. Each zone can be set to a different temperature depending on your preferences. For example, you can keep the living room at 65 degrees, the kitchen slightly lower at 62 degrees, and the bedrooms at 65 degrees. If you have guest rooms that you don’t use very often, you can set them to 60 degrees.
  • Cost-efficiency. Because a ductless mini-split system allows you to heat the various zones in your home according to your preference, it consumes less energy. In addition, the absence of ducts — which add to the energy requirements of central air systems — helps lower energy consumption. At the end of the day, you’ll benefit from this reduced energy consumption with lower energy bills.
  • Environmentally friendly. By reducing your energy consumption, you’re also reducing your carbon footprint. Additionally, a ductless mini-split system uses an environmentally-friendly refrigerant, R410A. Unlike other types of refrigerants, this has zero ozone depletion and is much better for the environment.
  • Better indoor air quality. While a central air system has an air filter at the HVAC itself, the air quality can diminish as the air is forced through the ducts and into the various rooms of the home. With a ductless mini-split system, each individual evaporator can be equipped with high-performance filters that filter dust, pollen, and other pollutants from the air. This can greatly improve the air you and your family breathe

Why Choose Milltown?

Here at Milltown, our trained professionals will be able to help you choose a model that can meet your heating and cooling needs. Choosing us will give you:

  • Industry-grade products.
  • Best placement of the appliances to ensure maximum efficiency.
  • Reduced risk of air leaks.
  • Fast and effective installation.
  • Warranties on parts and labor.

For questions about switching to ductless heating and cooling, call Milltown today! 

 

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5 Advantages of a Mini-Split System in Massachusetts

Jun 14, 2019

5 Advantages of a Mini-Split System in Massachusetts

  • Air Conditioning
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A mini-split (or ductless) air conditioner is one that’s made up of multiple indoor units connected by conduits to an outdoor unit. As the name suggests, these don’t require ductwork, pre-existing or otherwise, to run. This can make them very useful for certain homeowners. Maybe you’re looking for an easy way to cool your home without installing ductwork? Read on to learn about how a mini-split system in Massachusetts might be right for you.

Here are 5 advantages of switching to a mini-split system in Massachusetts:

 

Small and easy to install

One of the more obvious advantages of a mini-split system is that it takes up less space than other systems. They don’t require ductwork, which can be nice in older buildings, and only require some small pipes and a three-inch hole in a wall to install. They’re so easy to install and non-invasive, installation could take a single day depending on the number of units installed.

 

Versatility

Each outdoor unit can have up to four indoor units which can have individual temperature goals. This lets you have different zones to more thoroughly control your home’s temperature.

 

Energy efficient

Because they don’t make use of ducts, mini-split systems are more energy efficient. Ductwork losses in central forced air systems account for more than 30% of space conditioning’s energy usage. They can lose even more if the ducts are somewhere unconditioned, like an attic. You’ll save money overall by improving your home’s temperature efficiency.

 

Quieter

Ductwork can cause a variety of noises from debris or leaks, like whistling and banging. With a mini-split system, a professional will remove the ducts or seal the air registers. This’ll make your temperature systems much quieter. In addition, the indoor units are quieter than other units due to their lower fan speeds.

 

Increased air quality

With traditional temperature systems, the ducts have to get cleaning on a regular basis. Failure to do so can result in a buildup of dust, allergens, and other nasty stuff. Even if you give them a complete cleaning, you can still leave some stuff behind. With a multi-split system, you won’t have to worry about what’s in your ducts and your home’s air will be fresher as a result.

 

What makes MillTown a trusted name in home service?

Since 1979, MillTown has been working with homeowners in Northeastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire to fix their home service problems. When you work with MillTown, you can expect high-quality, same day service from certified experts. We arrive to your home fully stocked with state of the art technology and ready to answer any home service question you have. If you need someone trustworthy to install a mini-split system in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, make Milltown your first call!

 

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