Ductless or Central: What's Best?
Cooling a home during summer is a priority. What in the world did people do before the invention of the air conditioner? A lot of sweating, that's for sure. In the modern-day, homeowners have several systems to choose from to cool their homes. Take, for example, the ductless mini-split system; not many homeowners are aware of the difference between it and the traditional air conditioner.
Both the central AC and the ductless mini-split systems offer different benefits that'll better suit different homes and homeowners' needs. So it's time to dig deeper into this subject and find out just what benefits each system offers.
The Perks of a Centralized HVAC System
Central AC units are better at continuously heating larger homes and are the easiest way to manage the home's temperature consistently. The air filtration system in central AC also outperforms the split systems and allows a homeowner to install dehumidifiers, air purifiers, and humidifiers to service the entire home.
What kind of homeowner is a central AC best suited?
- The homeowner looking to save a little upfront cost has a larger home that he wants to keep cool.
- A homeowner with a larger house needs to be consistently cooled.
- A homeowner who needs a more advanced air filtration system like a humidifier or dehumidifier.
How Does a Ductless System Work Differently? 
The ductless mini-split system operates a little differently than the central AC unit. A small indoor unit with evaporator coils cooled by refrigerant goes in each room. The unit forces warm air from the room over the coils to cool it then releases it back into the room instead of transferring air through the ducts. The mini-split units are highly efficient and equipped with the latest in HVAC technology and can heat and cool a home and use the least amount of energy possible, saving homeowners money in the long run.
Unlike a central unit, each of the inside units or heads operate independently of one another. So, homeowners can heat one room and cool another or have different rooms set at different temperatures. The type of homeowner who would get the most benefit from a mini-split system is looking for an AC that will consume less energy with a house with no more than five bedrooms.
Other Cooling Options
While these two units are great options to keep a home's climate controlled, they are far from the only available options on the market. There are a large number of options that a homeowner can choose from, such as window units, portable air conditioners, and different models of fans.
Window units are small AC's meant to cool a single room and are placed in the window to move the hot air outside. They are great for cooling down smaller areas like sheds and rooms in the house.
Portable ACs can move from room to room or wherever is needed. They are much lighter than window units and sit on wheels. The most popular way to vent it is to run a duct out the window.
About Swick Home Services
Swick Home Services has been in operation for over 40 years and leads the way in providing plumbing, air, and heat to residential customers. Their expert staff can help homeowners find the ideal HVAC system based on their needs and home. Contact them today to learn more about ductless mini-split AC systems in Marquette, MI!
