On average, the starting cost for quality equipment properly installed is $6,500 for the first system, including an outdoor head and approximately $5,000 per additional head. It also depends on the number of heads needed for installation and the specific installation challenges with connecting the indoor units to the outdoor unit. This varies depending on the size of the area it is servicing and the heat loss/gain it is managing.
#Mini splitt install#
Though you can install zoning in a traditional HVAC system, it is nearly impossible after the home is built and it will not be as efficient as a ductless system whose sole purpose is heating or cooling a single area. It has the ability to create a different climate altogether without adjusting the temperature in the rest of the building. What about the battle over the thermostat? Some like it hot, some like it cold. The simple solution is to close vents but that could create pressure imbalances and mould problems. For example, retirees in a large home who don’t want to heat/cool unused rooms. On the reverse, a person or family looking to downsize will see this as a viable option. Plus, adding additional coverage area could overload your old HVAC system. The main benefit of a ductless unit in this room is that it is properly sized for the space and will not divert the needed heat/coolness from the other rooms in the house. Based on its location, this room might heat up quicker and need a cooler air temperature than the rest of the house. These situations are when a ductless mini-split system is ideal.įor instance, a new sunroom built onto the house will not necessarily be connected to the home’s existing ductwork. Also, homes grow with an addition, such as an extra room or a garage attached. And, different families sometimes have different setups and living arrangements. With heat radiating from the attic and no airflow, it can be impossible to sleep. While many homes in the Lower Mainland were built with a central air system on the main floor, builders often went cheap with electric baseboard heaters on the top floor.
Many homes were built with a duct system but they weren’t necessarily designed for the family living inside them. Modern ductless mini-split systems are quiet and sleek, fit into their surroundings, and you’ll barely notice them, other than the improved comfort in your home.
To be clear, we’re not talking about the super loud and annoying units that keep you up all night in a hotel. If you have seen one of those, you have seen a ductless mini-split system. Many hotels or holiday condos have one of these units on the wall or near the window to control heating and air conditioning. In short, the unit operates as a small heater and air conditioner. Additionally, they are ideal to improve comfort in small or large spaces such as a bedroom, small apartment or even a garage. Common applications for this type of system are in detached and multifamily housing or as a retrofit to houses with non-ducted heating systems – for example, hot-water heat, electric baseboard space heaters, etc. It is widely used in residential, commercial and institutional buildings. A ductless mini-split heat pump works like a regular central air conditioner but without the ducts.