
There are many options for cooling your home, but one of the most effective for homes that do not have ductwork and cannot support its installation is a ductless mini-split air conditioning system. If you live in West Chester, Media, or the surrounding area, and are interested in learning more about ductless mini-split air conditioning installation services, contact the experts of Signature today.
We offer comprehensive installation services for major brands of ductless systems and can ensure that yours continues to work properly for years to come with our ongoing maintenance and repair services.
A ductless mini-split air conditioner is very similar to traditional split central air conditioners with one major exception. Instead of cooling air and then distributing it through your home via ductwork, the system distributes refrigerant to individual indoor units which are then used to cool air for a single indoor unit.
So, a ductless system consists of an outdoor condenser and one or more indoor units. The condenser does the same thing as the condenser you would find in a standard central air conditioning system or heat pump. That is, it uses the air outside to condense refrigerant which is then distributed to indoor units via refrigerant lines that can be run through much smaller spaces than would be necessary to accommodate ductwork.
The indoor units then blow air over their coils to produce cold air, which is then distributed throughout that room. Some units can work in reverse as heating systems as well, providing ample indoor heating and cooling and an energy efficient alternative to the furnace you currently have installed.
Installation of a new ductless mini-split air conditioning system starts with sizing a system to match the heating and cooling needs of the space in which you live. This is trickier with a ductless system as the condenser you select must be able to support the number of indoor units you want installed. Even if you only have one indoor unit installed now, you should size the outdoor unit to match however many indoor units you will want in the future.
Because ductwork is not needed, installation is relatively simple, requiring the running of refrigerant lines from the outdoor condenser to indoor units located throughout your home. You can have these installed anywhere — from your attic to your basement.
If you have an existing mini-split air conditioning system installed in your home, it is important to have a preventive maintenance plan in place to protect your system against possible issues that might develop over time. This will keep it operating at peak efficiency for years to come and will ensure minimal repairs in the future. Of course, if you do need repairs at any point, Signature is available to perform them for you. Contact us today to learn more about all of our ductless mini-split air conditioner installation, maintenance, and repair services in West Chester, Media, and the surrounding area.