Homeowners are opting more and more for ductless air conditioning due to its energy efficiency and versatility.
Oncourse Heating Cooling Plumbing has experience working with ductless ACs in Aurora, Bolingbrook, Carol Stream, Elgin, Elmhurst, Naperville, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Schaumburg, and Wheaton, IL, and we stand behind our ductless services.
How does ductless ac work?
Ductless systems are frequently called mini-split ACs because they have two main components — an outdoor and an indoor unit. The outdoor unit holds the compressor. The indoor unit contains the air handler. The cooled air is blown directly into each room rather than through a network of air ducts.
Each outside unit can support multiple inside units (a system with more than one interior module is called a “multi-split”). A conduit containing refrigerant, electrical, and drain lines connects the outside and inside units.
Installing a ductless system involves drilling a small hole for the conduit, locating the outside unit, and mounting the indoor unit on the ceiling, wall, or floor.
Ductless air conditioning can be an economical alternative
Budget-conscious homeowners often struggle between a comfortable home and a comfortable energy bill. With ductless AC, you don’t have to worry about walking that tightrope.
Ductless systems can help save you up to 30% on cooling costs (if ENERGY STAR® certified) because they eliminate energy loss as the conditioned air travels through ductwork.
Here are three other ways mini-splits can save you money:
- Temperature control: A separate thermostat controls the temperature for each inside unit, so you can lower your setting and customize your comfort room by room.
- Energy efficiency: With SEER ratings of up to 28%, ductless systems have almost double the efficiency of forced-air systems.
- Targeted cooling: With a ductless mini-split, you can cool rooms only when you need them. Hello, lower electric bills!
Is ductless right for your home?
One of the central advantages of a new ductless air conditioner installation is its flexibility. Relatively easy to install, ductless HVAC is ideal for many situations:
- Homes that don’t have ductwork
- Homes that don’t have room to install ductwork
- Converted living spaces such as attics or garages
- Remodels and room additions
- Retrofitted historic homes and buildings
- Unique cooling for computer rooms and data storage areas
Give us a call today
Oncourse Heating Cooling Plumbing has a network of in-house NATE-certified technicians and trusted, licensed, insured, independent contractors.
We offer prompt, simple, dependable, and trustworthy services for confident homeownership and your peace of mind. As a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, we proudly offer equipment that’s quiet, energy-efficient, and environmentally safe.
We always provide clear pricing policies and free in-home estimates on new equipment. The pre-qualified service technicians operate according to the highest safety, performance, and ethical standards. Our customer service line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Frequently Asked Questions
With proper maintenance and prompt attention to repairs, a well-built ductless air conditioner from a reliable manufacturer can provide 20+ years of reliable, energy-efficient operation. This is considerably longer than central air conditioners and most heat pumps, making ductless AC a cost-effective investment.
While reliable, ductless AC systems have components and processes that are subject to wear and tear. Extreme weather, lack of maintenance, and poor installation or manufacturing can accelerate the decline of components.
Common issues you may encounter are like those of central ACs, including refrigerant leaks, dirty coils, frozen coils, clogged condensate drains, blower motor and blower motor fan failure, malfunctioning sensors, and electrical faults.
