Should I Install a Ductless AC?

It won’t be long until the heat is back with a vengeance, here in Chicago, and boy will the Air conditioning systems working hard. While most of us seek refuge in a home with a central air conditioning system, there are those of us who don’t have that option. For some homeowners, apartment dwellers, condo owners, and business owners sometimes a ductless ac system makes more sense. A ductless air conditioner, sometimes referred to as a mini-split is a good option if your home or business has needs that a traditional central air conditioning system can’t satisfy. Special cooling needs often include homes or businesses with a boiler, or radiant heating system, small apartments or condo’s with no central heating or cooling systems, or homes or businesses with “trouble areas” that experience subpar cooling and could use a boost.

A ductless air conditioner provides independent cooling to different areas of your home. There has been a large increase in the use of these systems as a result of advancements in cooling technology. These advancements allow ductless ac systems to operate on less energy then traditional central air conditioning systems in homes in Chicago, IL. Furthermore, a ductless ac system can provide zoned cooling that provides added savings by cooling the rooms you use and not the ones that you don’t.

Another popular benefit of a ductless ac system is that they are compact. This makes them perfect for small homes, apartments or businesses with space limitations. If you have a small living space a ductless ac system may be your best option. These systems can be installed quickly which means that you will be cooling your space sooner than if you where to install a complete central air conditioning system on your home.

If you are interested in learning more about ductless ac systems from Daikin contact the heating and cooling experts at Polar Heating and Air Conditioning today for a FREE estimate.