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Is a Ductless Mini Split System a Good Fit for Your Home?

March 14th, 2016 | Written By | Reviewed By William Pierce

Ductless cooling systems take a different approach than traditional central air. Instead of one large unit producing cool air and moving it through your home with ductwork, a ductless setup uses smaller indoor units placed in specific rooms or areas of the house.

That gives homeowners more control. You can set different temperatures in different rooms and avoid cooling spaces you are not using, which may help lower monthly energy costs. But because installing a ductless system is still a meaningful investment, it helps to look at whether it makes sense for your Denver, IA home. We’ve outlined a few things to consider.

When is ductless mini split installation a good option for a home?

  • Your home does not have existing ductwork.
  • You want to control the temperature in individual rooms or zones.
  • You are cooling a new addition, garage, or converted space.
  • You want a more energy-efficient system with minimal air loss.
  • You prefer a quicker, less invasive air conditioning installation.

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How Can Ductless Heating Benefit Me?

January 18th, 2016 | Written By | Reviewed By William Pierce

Ductless heating systems stand as a viable alternative to more traditional heaters, which typically use a centralized unit to generate heat for the entire household. Ductless systems, on the other hand, set up a series of smaller heaters throughout your home, each designed to warm a single room or section. Each heater can be operated individually through its own thermostat and control panel. The system doesn’t work for every Cedar Falls, IA home – smaller houses, for instance, can probably do with the centralized unit just fine – but for larger homes or those without the ability to support a centralized duct system, they can offer a number of benefits. “How can ductless heating benefit me?” you ask. Here’s a quick breakdown of some answers.

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