Like traditional heat pumps, ductless systems utilize an outdoor unit and one or more indoor units, which transfer heat from indoors to outdoors or vice-versa. This is done primarily using mechanical and chemical processes based around refrigerant vapor, requiring far less energy than traditional electrical HVACs. In addition, they work to keep electrical use steady, avoiding the wasteful hard on/off cycles associated with standard air conditioners.

The primary difference with a ductless mini-split heat pump is that they move the refrigerant around via tubes rather than push air around in ducts. This is much more efficient than using air to carry heat or cold and requires much less tube space. There’s no need for duct cleaning, either!

Each room gets its own interior heating/cooling unit, and the temperature is controlled via remote control. In this way, you can customize how each room feels or even entirely shut off heating/cooling to a particular room you aren’t using.

Who Will Benefit from A Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump?

There are three main usage cases where ductless heat pumps work best:

1. Adding rooms

If you’re adding rooms to your home and don’t want to add the expense of hooking them into your existing HVAC system, mini heat pumps are an excellent alternative for climate control.

2. Replacing older systems

Many older climate control types – such as baseboard systems, window units, or wood stoves – are outclassed by mini-split heating and cooling systems. You’ll see better performance, at lower prices, with less mess.

3. New Construction

New homes are perfect for split mini-systems, as they can be built to take maximum advantage of these unique air conditioning devices.

Luka-N-Son’s Ductless Offers the Best Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner & Heat Pump Systems

At Luka-N-Son”s Ductless, we proudly serve the greater Portland, OR, area with the best alternative home AC solutions. Contact us to learn more!