Going Ductless? What You Should Know | Triad

Ductless HVAC systems have been around for a while. However, they've just recently become more popular with property owners. Although obviously different, they're actually quite similar to traditional HVAC systems. If you're interested in going ductless, this short article will fill you in on the highlights of ductless systems.

Does Your Home Already Have Ducts?
While central HVAC systems are supposed to be superior, homeowners often get fed up with their central units due to high electricity costs or poor performance. If your home already has ducts, you should consider having them inspected.

Up to one-third of the energy used to power central heating and cooling systems may be lost to punctured, ill-fitting, and otherwise-leaky ducts. Rather than leaving your central HVAC system behind in favor of ductless units, consider having your home's existing ducts inspected and potentially repaired if they are, in fact, in bad shape. Alternatively, going for a new ductless system may ultimately be more cost-efficient if your ducts are very damaged.

How Large Is Your Living Space?
Large living spaces are best served by central HVAC systems because they conveniently maintain ideal temperatures and ventilation with virtually no effort on the behalf of homeowners. Small living spaces, however, don't need central HVAC units. Many people living in small apartments use bulky, wall-mounted AC units and space heaters that are expensive to run and waste tons of energy. In most cases, a small living space will be much better served by a ductless unit.

Does Your Residence Have Room-to-Room Temperature or Ventilation Inconsistencies?
A common problem with heating, cooling, and ventilation systems is inconsistency between different living spaces. Whether you have an existing central HVAC unit or not, ductless HVAC units are ideal for leveling out temperature and ventilation inconsistencies. Ductless units are also great for households with members who have different heating, cooling, and ventilation preferences.

Here at Triad Sheet Metal of Greensboro, North Carolina, we're experts at tailoring ductless HVAC system plans to residences and installing them. In fact, we offer a full range of heating and cooling installation, repair, and tune-up services. Contact us today to see how we can serve you.