Ductless heat pump systems have grown in popularity in recent years. They are among the most efficient heating systems on the market, offering the comfort of zoned heating and the convenience of individual control in each room. Ductless heat pumps are also ideal heating systems if you live in a relatively small space or home or want a simpler, quieter and more compact way to heat your home. Here are some benefits of installing a ductless heat pump system in your home.

1. Reduced Energy Consumption

Ductless heat pump systems have a much higher energy efficiency. Central heating systems such as furnaces rely on ductwork to supply heat energy around your home, leading to significant heat loss. The losses in the channels amount to 30-40% of the energy consumed in a given house. On the other hand, ductless heat pumps use a series of indoor air handlers, which supply heat directly to the separate rooms of the house.

Since there is little or no energy lost through this process, installing a ductless heat pump system will result in enormous energy savings for the homeowner. Subsequently, you will realize a significant reduction in the cost of energy for your home.

2. Area heating

Traditional central heating systems such as furnaces heat the whole house evenly. While a furnace has one thermostat, ductless heat pumps have a thermostat for each room. The individual members of a family can heat their rooms to their preferred temperature independently of other rooms in the house.

3. Easy installation

Unlike central heating systems, ductless heat pumps require no ductwork, making them easy to install. In addition, you can avoid tearing down your walls or ceiling to accommodate the system. Indoor air handlers, the primary components of the heat pump system, are small and unobtrusive. Since they only take up a small amount of space in your home, this system fits small homes. The outdoor compressor unit is installed outside your home, freeing up more space and keeping noise levels in your home to a minimum.

4. Improved Air Quality

Ductless heat pumps improve the air quality in your home as they do not rely on ductwork. Central heating systems work by supplying heated air through ductwork. The process results in the accumulation of dust, dirt, and other allergens, which are then distributed in the atmosphere of your home. Conversely, ductless heat pumps have no ductwork, which means no contaminants find their way into your home through this system. In addition, the filters integrated in the indoor air handling prevent contaminants from entering your home, keeping the indoor air clean and healthy.

5. Minimal Maintenance

Ductless heat pumps have fewer maintenance requirements compared to ducted systems. The primary components that must be maintained in a ductless heat pump are filters, which remove any obstructions to the interior vents, and remove any obstructions or bushes to outdoor unit fans. Ductless heat pumps require no ducts to maintain, leaks to check for, or vents to clean as with ducted systems. Therefore, they are less expensive to maintain.

6. Improved Flexibility

Compared to ductless systems, you can easily extend a ductless heat pump system to include additional room extensions. Consequently, if you convert a garage or attic into a living space, you will not need to reinstall the entire system, as is the case with traditional heating systems. Ductless heat pumps make the best retrofit add-ons for room additions where ductwork extension is not feasible.

7. Longevity

Longevity is a huge advantage of investing in a ductless heat pump system. These units last up to 10 years longer than traditional heating systems. The system is designed to last many years without requiring replacement or maintenance of any parts. With adequate care and maintenance by an HVAC expert, a ductless heat pump unit can last up to 20 years or more. Ultimately, homeowners make big savings from less frequent replacement of their heating systems.

Count on the experts from Custom Air Inc.

With benefits such as lower energy bills, easy installation, improved air quality, zone control, and increased comfort, it’s easy to see why ductless systems are growing in popularity. Our HVAC professionals at Custom Air Inc. offer not only ductless heating installations and repairs but also comprehensive heating, cooling and indoor air quality services in the Piedmont Triad and surrounding areas. This includes repair, installation, and tuning of heat pumps, air conditioners, heating systems, ductless mini-split ACs, duct services, geothermal, UV lights, evaporator coils , and crawl space encapsulation. Contact Custom Air Inc today for exceptional HVAC solutions.