How does your home feel when it’s sweltering outside? If you are using inefficient window air conditioners because your house lacks ductwork, the answer is probably not so great. Window units are notoriously ineffective at cooling large spaces. Plus, they block sunlight, mar your home’s appearance and run loudly enough to drown out the TV.
At JW Pierson Co., we help homeowners in Clifton, Union City, Ridgefield and other communities in our service area to ditch the window units and move on to something more efficient, attractive and long-lasting — ductless mini-splits.
Here are five reasons you should consider these fantastic home cooling products.
Ductless mini-splits keep you cool in the summer by transferring heat from inside your home to the outdoors and returning cooled air to your rooms. These systems are more efficient than central A/C because each indoor air handling unit in your house functions independently. This is called “zoned cooling.” That means you can place your equipment right where it works most effectively and only cool down the parts of your home that are occupied. This is much more efficient than cooling the whole house to the same temperature.
Mini-splits also eliminate costly duct losses. Over 30% of A/C-related energy consumption can come from cooled air escaping through leaky ductwork, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Making the transition from window units to a ductless A/C system will do wonders for the appearance and ambiance of your home. Your windows will be clear of obstruction. Plus, the Fujitsu products that JW Pierson carries are sleekly designed and compact. Our trained, experienced technicians can find the best location for your equipment so it cools the maximum amount of space and fits in with your décor.
You will also be amazed at how quietly these ductless mini-splits run. You’ll never need to raise your voice to speak over them!
Adding ductwork to a home that doesn’t have it can mean giving up living space and disrupting your life for the labor-intensive process. By contrast, a ductless mini-split system can typically be installed in one day, with only drilling to mount the equipment and run the tubes that connect it.
Some ductless products can switch the way they move heat so they can warm up your rooms in colder weather. Our customers have found that this is great for using less heating fuel in the fall and early winter. However, they usually decide to keep their oil- or gas-fired heating equipment for the coldest weeks of the year.
We like to say that when you take care of your ductless A/C system, it will take care of you for the long haul. This equipment can last longer than 20 years with proper maintenance. And JW Pierson’s team is the best option in the region to service your equipment. We perform a 14-point air conditioning maintenance inspection that keeps your ductless mini-splits running reliably, efficiently and for the longest possible service life.
Do you want to speak with a dedicated HVAC professional about a ductless mini-split installation or service? Reach out to us today to get started.