Did you know that homes in Florida spend more than 25% of their energy on air conditioning? If you are currently looking for HVAC options to make your home more comfortable, we are here to help you. Our guide below will go over how to choose the best air con mini split system for either cooling a home or heating a home.
Read on to learn more, including the pros and cons.
Choosing a Mini Split
When looking at your mini split options you want to take your budget into account. If the goal is to only cool down one room in your home then this is best for that option. You won't have to spend a couple of thousand dollars dealing with ductwork to add to your central air conditioning system.
If you are also going to need heating then you can opt for something like daikin ductless heat pumps. Unlike central air conditioners that can't heat and cool, ductless mini-split heat pumps can help you out with either cooling down the room or heating it up.
Another tip when choosing a mini split is opting for a unit that is quiet if noise is not an option for you. Because mini splits don't use ducts the noise levels tend to be lower than a central AC unit. We recommend asking what the noise decibel is for mini split systems you are considering buying if you want the unit to be whisper quiet.
Mini Split System Pros
One of the main pros is that mini split systems are easy to install in comparison to installing an entire central air conditioning system. You only have to worry about mounting the unit to a wall and running the power through the wall to the outdoor unit vs worrying about ductwork.
Another pro is that if you have small disconnected rooms in your home, these mini splits work great. For example, if you have a shop, basement, work shed, finished attic, etc., a mini split is a great choice.
Mini Split System Cons
A major con is that mini splits don't look the greatest in a room. They can throw off the room design because they are bulky and tend to look out of place.
Another con is that they are not the best option for large rooms. Large rooms might require you to use a fan in conjunction with the mini split to help it do its job. Sometimes you might even need more than one mini split in a large room which will bring up your electricity costs even more.
Ready to Choose an Air Con Mini Split?
Now that you've learned our top tips on choosing an air con mini split for your home, you can apply what you learned above and make the best decision possible.
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