Mini-split heat pumps save time, money and aggravation
Mini-splits use a technology that transfers heat to and from the air instead of using electricity or gas to generate heat or cool the air. Mini-splits can help you save money. They are an energy-efficient alternative to a central heating system. If you’ve been thinking of installing mini-splits, here are some major financial advantages you stand to gain when you install them.
What is a Mini-Split Heat Pump?
Mini-splits are ductless heat pumps, also called “zoned HVAC.” These heat pumps comprise two major components: an outdoor unit, a compressor or condenser, and an indoor unit known as the air handling unit. Mini-splits are a heating and cooling system that doesn’t require ducts to condition the air. As a result of this feature, mini-splits are best used in houses and renovations with no existing ductwork. They’re also great for larger homes where you may want more control over the heating and cooling. Zone control saves money and leads to fewer family quarrels about who gets to adjust the thermostat.
Financial Advantages of Installing Mini-Splits
Ductless mini-splits offer a number of financial advantages to anyone who installs them in their home.
1. Lower energy bills
In houses with ducted heating systems, about 20 to 30% of the air that moves through the system gets lost because of leaks and poor connection of ducts. A ductless mini-splits is more efficient and saves you up to 30% as you no longer have to contend with air loss from poorly connected ducts. Lower energy consumption means you have lower utility bills.
Mini-split heat pumps do not have to work overtime replacing lost air. They heat your room with less energy. The Lennox mini splits let you save money by heating the room you’re using. You don’t have to adjust the thermostat throughout your home if your room isn’t comfortable.
2. Lower installation and post-installation costs
Adding a central HVAC system to an existing home can be expensive and messy. To install the ductwork, you need to open the walls, floors, and ceilings and patch them up after installation. This process costs time ad money and doesn’t include the cost of the system itself. Ductless mini-split heat pumps are better, faster, and less expensive to install. Because they don’t require ductwork, they can be installed in a day or less. Less installation time means a considerable reduction in the cost of labor and installation, saving you money.
3. Save money through tax credits
Some states offer tax credits or rebates to homeowners who replace their less efficient and older HVAC units with Energy Star-certified mini-split heat pumps. One of these products is the Lennox mini-split heat pump. Mini-splits are energy savings and save you hundreds of dollars per year. They are Energy Star certified. It makes sense to consider replacing your old HVAC systems with a mini-split heat pump unit.
Are you ready to install a mini-split heating system that will help you save on your home’s heating and cooling costs? Or do you want to upgrade your old HVAC system to an energy-efficient system proven to save you money in the long run?
Contact us and save money this winter with Lennox mini-splits.
