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Old man winter can be rough on folks here in the Northwest and
getting used to to those few but cherished hot summer days when they
show up can make sleeping or relaxing in your home tough. For those that
have a homes with tremendous views of the Puget Sound like those who
are Heating Tacoma Homes can be expensive options especially old drafty homes near the water.
While the view is great that older home may need some upgrades to
help keep you comfortable both physically and financially . If your
existing heating and cooling system isn't getting the job done a
Ductless Heating System to supplement or replace your current system can
be a strong option. So before you call that Tacoma furnace repair man to deal with heating problem, you may be able to save yourself some cash on installation and on operation .
What is it ? A ductless system is made up of an indoor
unit called the evaporator and an outdoor unit called the condensing
unit. The evaporator is connected to the condensing unit by copper
tubing and electrical wiring which is passed through a two and a half to
three inch hole. Basically, it is a small central air unit with the
capability of heating or cooling more than one room.
Good reasons to add a ductless heating & cooling system
Central Air forces you to air condition the whole house when only
one area may need cooling. But , ductless mini-splits cool only the
areas you want and not the areas you don’t.
18,000 BTU is a normal minimum central air unit. With ductless mini-splits, you can use 9,000 or 12,000 BTUs.
Typical three ton homes are not zoned or require complex zoning
systems, which makes it very expensive for the homeowner. With ductless
mini-splits, multiple evaporators make zoning as elementary as setting
a remote control.
Energy wasted in long runs of duct work means bigger energy
bills. Less than five percent cooling loss occurs in insulated
refrigerant lines compared with up to twenty five percent through
ducts.
Adding a central system to homes requires cutting holes in
walls, floors, ceilings or decreasing closet space with ducts. Ductless
mini-splits requires just a three or four inch diameter hole in the
outside wall. Means less mess and better home aesthetics. Also, most
manufacturers of this type of system can provide a variety of lengths
of connecting conduits. If necessary, you can locate the outdoor unit
as far away as 50 feet from the indoor evaporator. you can locate the
outdoor unit as far away as 50 feet from the indoor evaporator. This
makes it possible to cool rooms on the front side of a building house
with the compressor in a more advantageous or hidden place on the
outside of the building.
Ductless, mini-split-system heat pumps
(mini splits) make good retrofit add-ons to houses with "non-ducted"
heating systems, such as hydronic (hot water heat), radiant panels, and
space heaters (wood, kerosene, propane). They can also be a good
option for room additions, where extending or installment distribution
duct work is not feasible. There are models that can be sunken in the
ceiling or even installed with a short duct run to serve adjacent
rooms.
In comparison to other add-on
systems, mini splits offer more flexibility in interior design options.
The indoor air handlers can be suspended from a ceiling, mounted flush
into a drop ceiling, or hung on a wall. Floor-standing models are also
available . Most indoor units have profiles of about seven inches deep
and usually come with sleek, high tech-looking jackets. Many also
offer a remote control to make it easier to turn the system on and off
when it's positioned high on a wall or suspended from a ceiling.
Split-systems can also help to keep
your home safe since there is only a small hole in the wall .Wall or
window AC units create security weaknesses .
Its “Greener” The most recent
advantage of this system is that it uses a newer, "greener"
refrigerant called R-410a. It also only requires a 110 or 220-volt AC
power depending on the rated capacity. It has a very quiet
oscillating fan that delivers conditioned air more equally to all parts
of the room. They also provide a dehumidification of the indoor air.
