HVAC in San Jose – Is Ductless a Good Option?
If you’re making renovations to your home and thinking about air conditioning, you have many different choices. One option is Mitsubishi ductless air conditioning. Learn more about this type of AC to understand if it is good choice in your home or whether you should install an HVAC in San Jose.
What Is Ductless Air Conditioning?
A traditional AC system blows cooled air through ducts to cool your home. A ductless system, also called a mini-split, works without ducts, more like a window unit. The difference between a ductless AC and window unit is that the ductless unit can be installed on a wall with just one small hole drilled in the wall that attaches to an outside compressor.
Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning
One of the biggest benefits to ductless systems is that they are very efficient because none of the cool air is lost in the duct work. These units work really well in disconnected rooms of the house, an added room or garage room. Mitsubishi ductless air conditioning installers can usually install a unit in less than a day. There are many design options available. The units run fairly quiet, so they aren’t as noticeable as window units. You can control the temperature in the room better than you can with a traditional HVAC system.
What Are the Disadvantages to Ductless A/C?
Ductless AC units often get a bad rap for three reasons.
- They require regular maintenance. The filter must be cleaned monthly, even more if you smoke or have pets. If you don’t clean the filter, the unit won’t work as well and eventually, you’ll need to have the unit professionally cleaned. It doesn’t take long to clean the filter, but it does need to be done.
- There is a bigger installation cost. This is offset by the lower utility costs, but you might be surprised when you price them out.
- Some people think a ductless AC isn’t aesthetically pleasing. It may appear out of place, but you have to remember that ducts may not work in some rooms. Most people don’t notice the ductless unit once they get used to it.
Find Professional HVAC in San Jose
Element Home Solutions can help you make the best choice for ductless AC installation and A/C repair in San Jose.
