Can Ductless Mini Splits Heat Your Home?

 Ductless mini splits have the ability to both heat and cool your home. One of the best parts of this kind of system is the versatility when it comes to a bunch of different factors, like energy savings, improved comfort, and also this ability to both heat and cool! We’ll get a little more in depth in this article. 

The experts here at Compass have installed ductless mini splits in hundreds of homes all over the Fox River Valley. I even have these in my own house. They are one of our favorite kinds of HVAC systems to install, and the amount of customers who love them validates why. 

In this article, I’m going to tell you a little bit more about the capabilities of ductless mini splits when it comes to year round comfort, and a few other benefits that they provide. If you are thinking about a ductless mini split for your home or business, give us a call at (630) 504-8688.

Ductless Mini Splits Can Heat And Cool

Ductless mini splits are able to provide both heating and cooling for your home or business. Certain models of ductless mini splits may only cool, but most newer models provide heating as well. 

Ductless mini splits work as heat pumps, which have the ability to heat your home in the winter, and cool it in the summer. Heat pumps work by drawing the heat from the air outside, small amounts as it may be, and pumping it into your home. In the summer, the process is reversed to cool. 

These systems have risen in popularity because of this versatility. They are a perfect solution to heat and cool an addition, or a room that may cause issues. They are also perfect for shoulder seasons when the weather isn’t extreme, but you could use a little bit of heating or a little bit of cooling. This is especially true for the spring and fall when you may have days that start a bit colder, and then get hot in the afternoons. 

The ability to provide heating and cooling means you don’t need to install separate HVAC systems as well. It used to be a furnace for the winter and an air conditioner for the summer. With these heat pumps, you no longer have to have both. 

Why Do Homeowners Choose Ductless Mini Splits? 

Ductless mini splits do a bit more than just have the ability to heat and cool. Here are a few of our favorite reasons to install a ductless mini split in your home! 

Ductless Mini Splits Provide Superior Energy Efficiency

Ductless mini splits were built with energy efficiency in mind. Instead of burning oil or gas like a traditional furnace, these systems work as heat pumps. They draw heat from the air outside, and use electricity to multiply it and heat your home. This process is more energy efficient, and usually leaves homeowners with lower energy bills! 

These systems also don’t use ductwork, so there isn’t room for losing the air in the walls, like a traditional HVAC system can. One of the reasons these systems are eligible for rebates and tax credits is due to this energy efficiency. Utility companies and government programs create these savings opportunities to encourage homeowners and businesses to install this high efficiency HVAC equipment. 

Mini Splits Don’t Require Ductwork

As we mentioned in the paragraph above, mini splits require no ductwork. This is great for older homes that have no room for ductwork. Also great for additions, garages, or problem rooms that never seem to stay comfortable. 

If you install a new HVAC system that requires ductwork to be installed, it can be invasive and expensive. Luckily, most newer homes have ductwork built into them, but even so, you still may want to consider mini splits due to the energy savings, and ability to zone your HVAC. 

Mini Splits Are Environmentally Friendly

Ductless mini splits are energy efficient, and they use less energy than a conventional HVAC system. They also don’t burn fossil fuels, like the other heating systems do. 

We mentioned this before, but in an effort to reduce our energy consumption and environmental impact, these systems are eligible for rebates and tax credits. It can be expensive to install a new HVAC system, so these programs allow homeowners and businesses to knock a few dollars off the price of installation. This is a win-win, making your home more comfortable, paying less in energy costs, and getting a discount, all while helping the environment!

Installing Ductless Mini Splits In The Fox River Valley

Ductless heat pumps are one of our specialties at Compass Heating and Air. We have installed hundreds of mini splits, and plan on installing more! If you think this is a system that fits what you are looking for, give us a call at (630) 504-8688, or contact us online. We will help you design the right HVAC system that fits your home or business!