In many cases, an older home doesn’t have the space for a traditional HVAC system. The extensive ductwork doesn’t have a place to go when there wasn’t a lot of room left between or under floors. In other cases, there may be room for the ductwork, but it would mean extensive renovations or tearing down walls which isn’t an option for many people who own older homes. Additionally, if there aren’t existing ducts in the home, installing a traditional HVAC system and ducts for the entire home will be more expensive than the cost of a ductless HVAC.
Ductless HVAC systems, or mini-splits are highly efficient, which makes up for the fact that older homes usually aren’t. The system will take care of hot and cold spots in the home and make it easier to save money on heating and cooling by allowing you to set and run your system in zones.
Why add ductless air conditioning in an older home with no ductwork?
Ductless air conditioning offers plenty of benefits in an older home with no ductwork. You can cool your entire home without spending all the money to retrofit your home with ducts and vents. And, it offers energy-efficient climate control without changing the look and feel of your house. It costs less to run and works better than other options.
That’s right, they save you money, too. The mini-split uses inverter technology. Think of it as cruise control for your AC. Traditional units cycle on for maybe 15 or 20 minutes, then the temperature rises before they start cooling again. They’re always playing catch-up.
Instead, the mini-split goes full-power to get the temperature you want. Then, it goes to low-power mode just to maintain it. It’s much more efficient than switching on and off all the time.
Will a Mini-Split Kill the Character of my Home?
There are many reasons to buy an old home, including the character that comes along with it. These are nothing like the new construction homes of today that often use subpar materials and the same tired layout.
It’s natural to have concerns that the installation of a mini-split will kill the character of your home. Fortunately, there are ways to hide the indoor units:
Comments
Post a Comment