Call the Ductless Mini-Split Pros in Cincinnati: Jansen Heating & Cooling
At Jansen Heating & Cooling, we have been installing ductless mini-splits for many years. They came out just a few years after we opened for business in 1953 but have become much more popular in recent years.
Why? Ductless mini-splits are compact and efficient, and some can both cool and heat your home.
They allow for individualized, zoned comfort, and can cut your home HVAC costs in half compared to propane, oil or baseboard electric heat. For this reason and others, ductless split heat pump systems are rapidly catching on, according to a recent survey:
- 43% of homeowners who purchased a ductless system bought it to solve hot and/or cold spots in their homes.
- 27% had turned a garage into a living space.
- 27% purchased a ductless split system to replace a portable window AC unit.
- 25% used it for an addition, exercise room or entertainment room.
- 74% of the people who use ductless heat pumps use them for both heat and AC.
No Ductwork to Lose Energy
Aside from having no ductwork, where energy is lost in a traditional forced-air system, one major attraction of a ductless split system is its independent temperature control.
An outdoor compressor unit containing:
- the coil for heat exchange,
- fan, and
- compressor
is attached to (an) air-handling unit(s) inside the house. A tube containing:
- wiring for electricity,
- a line for refrigerant, and
- condensate pipes
connects the outdoor and indoor units.
Residents of the house can set their preferred temperature in any room that has an air handler, usually with a remote control. Ductless mini-split systems are a great solution to varied needs or desires for different temperatures in different parts of your home.
How a Mini-Split Without Ducts Works
Like central air systems, ductless mini-splits have condensers outdoors with coils, compressors and fans. Central air conditioning has one large air handler inside, while systems without ducts have several smaller ones, spread throughout the home.
Each air handler has a thermostat, evaporator coil, air filter and fan attached to the outside condenser by refrigerant lines and electrical cables instead of ducts.
The system pulls air from inside your home and blows it over the evaporator coils. Refrigerant absorbs the air’s heat.
Installation and Replacement
The time it takes Jansen Heating & Cooling to install a mini-split in a Cincinnati home depends on the number of indoor units, the size of the system and the complexity of the installation. A single room can take as little as 1-3 hours; a multi-room installation can take up to 6 hours.
Mini-split installation time can also be affected by the accessibility of the site. For example, if the job requires boring a hole through a brick or concrete wall, it could take longer.
Installation involves selecting the right unit and location, running refrigerant lines between units, installing electrical wiring, drilling holes through walls as needed, vacuuming the refrigerant lines, charging the system with the correct amount of refrigerant and ensuring proper drainage.
To ensure your ductless mini-split is installed correctly and efficiently, it’s important to hire a licensed and experienced HVAC contractor like Jansen Heating & Cooling.
Great for Small Homes, Detached Garages and Home Additions
Due to their compact size and lack of ductwork, ductless mini-splits are especially great for smaller homes, garages and additions. When you have a ductless HVAC system put in, you can expect:
- energy-efficient cooling,
- quieter operation,
- heating capabilities for some systems, and
- precise temperature control in each region of your home.
Our experienced, professional technicians can work with you to design a system with the right number and placement of air handlers for optimum heating and cooling in your home. With proper installation and maintenance, your new mini-split(s) can last 10 to 15 years in your Cincinnati area home.
(And any time your ductless system isn’t working as it should, call Jansen Heating & Cooling for quick and reliable repairs. We want to handle your heating and cooling headaches, so you can relax and focus on the more important things in life.)