Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems

One question that we often get from curious customers is whether or not a ductless HVAC system is right for their home. The answer depends on your living space and home comfort needs. That being said, there are many benefits to using a ductless system to keep your home comfortable. To help you better understand the benefits of ductless HVAC systems and what type of home these are best for, we put together a guide to help you determine if a ductless HVAC system is right for you.

Is a Ductless HVAC system right for me?

Ductless HVAC systems work well for a variety of different home environments. Though ultimately, it will depend on your space and your specific home comfort needs, most homeowners can use ductless HVAC for whole-house heating and cooling. These systems allow for more efficient heating and cooling, which results in lower energy costs over time.

To help you better understand if this type of HVAC system is right for you, here are just a few situations where ductless HVAC offers a particular advantage to homeowners:

  1. Creating zoning for different areas of your home.
    Do you and your family members often fight over the thermostat? When your family needs different temperatures to stay comfortable, it can be difficult to decide on what temperature to set your thermostat at year-round. With ductless HVAC, you can create zones that are independently controlled to create different temperatures in different areas of your home.

    It’s important to note that you can install zoning with a traditional ducted HVAC system. However, this just won’t be as efficient as a ductless system. So, if you find yourself wanting to create different temperature zones in your home, then a ductless mini-split system might be the best HVAC option for you.

  2. Heating and cooling main rooms in larger houses.
    Many homeowners with larger homes, only find themselves using a few main rooms regularly. These homeowners may be tempted to close the HVAC vents in the rooms they aren’t using to be more efficient. But the truth is that this can create pressure imbalances in your home, which can lead to mold problems. Not to mention, you may be making your HVAC system work harder, which leads to energy waste.

    Instead of doing this, we recommend installing a ductless HVAC system to help heat and cool the rooms that you are using. This will be far more efficient and effective than trying to use a traditional ducted system. You can then adjust the temperature in the rooms that you use often and set the home’s main thermostat minimally to reduce energy waste.

  3. Heating and cooling new additions.
    Ductless HVAC is also a great solution for heating or cooling new room additions. Whether it’s a garage space you’ve converted into an office or apartment or a sunroom/porch that you’ve just added to your home, ductless is a great way to keep these spaces comfortable more efficiently and effectively.

    The main benefit of ductless for these extra spaces is that they are properly sized for the new space and don’t take air from other rooms, which can overload your HVAC system. Another benefit is that you won’t be sharing ductwork with the rest of the space so if you plan on using the space as a workshop or smoking in the area, any dust, dirt, and contaminants won’t be filtered through your home.

  4. Adding air conditioning to a home without ductwork.
    Are you moving into a home without existing ductwork? Does your ductwork need updating but you don’t want to cover the expense? Though ductless HVAC systems are by no means inexpensive, they are far less expensive than adding ductwork to a house. That means those who are thinking about replacing their ductwork or installing new ductwork may also want to consider whether a ductless HVAC system could meet their needs instead.

    Not sure which option is the right one for you? Work with one of our home comfort specialists to determine the cost differences of either option and explore how each will impact your home comfort. Then, you and your family will be able to make a more informed decision about whether to install new or replacement ductwork or to opt for a ductless mini split system instead.

  5. Supporting rooms that are difficult to keep comfortable.
    Do you have any rooms in your house that are difficult to keep comfortable? Whether it’s a small kitchen that holds on to heat or a large master bedroom that doesn’t seem to ever get to the right temperature, a ductless HVAC system can help support the rooms in your home that have specific heating or cooling problems.

    Rather than installing new ductwork to route more air to the rooms that have problems getting and staying at a comfortable temperature, you can use a ductless HVAC system to heat and cool these spaces. This is not only more affordable than having new ductwork installed, but I can also be more efficient. The more efficiently you heat and cool your home spaces, the less energy you will waste and the less you will pay in energy fees over time.

    6. Get Ductless HVAC in Riverside, CA

    Are you curious about whether a ductless mini split HVAC system is right for your Riverside home? The HVAC experts at Sheldon's Heating & Air Conditioning can help. After assessing your home HVAC system and getting a better idea about your home comfort needs, we can then recommend and install the right type of HVAC system for your home.

    If ductless HVAC is right for your Riverside CA home, we will speak with you more about your options for systems. Our team is experienced in installing, repairing, and maintaining ductless mini-split systems. Not only will we provide expert installation of your new ductless HVAC system, but we will also be able to provide quality repair and maintenance services for the life of the unit.

    Call us today to learn more about ductless and find out if it’s right for your home: 877-274-1882.

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