Upgrading To A Multi-Zone Daikin Heating And Cooling System

Judy had moved into her new home a few years ago, and knew that there wasn’t much that was new about it. In particular, she knew her heating and cooling systems were old, and needed to be replaced soon. She wanted to spend the first year in her new home getting to know the ins and outs of it, and see how well her place was heated and cooled. 

She lives in a ranch style home that has had modifications made on it over the years. The main living room area, as well as her master bedroom were both additions. This meant that there was no ductwork or vents from the original furnace and AC system that would keep these spaces comfortable. Just as she suspected, there was no heating in her bedroom or living room that first year she lived there. 

She decided to get by with some space heaters and window AC units for her first year, but she knew those were just temporary solutions to a problem she wanted to solve long term. That’s when she gave us a call. If you are in the area and looking for some help with your home comfort, you can reach us online, or call us at (630) 504-8688.

Why Choose A Daikin Ductless Mini Split System

After speaking with a friend about who they use for their HVAC needs, they gave us a call! It’s such a compliment when someone recommends us to a friend or family member, and it meant a lot to hear that was the reason Judy decided to reach out to us.

Mike went out and took a look at the current heating and cooling situation, only to confirm that the homeowner was right. It looked like it was time to have everything replaced. The furnace wasn’t working well, and the AC wasn’t much better. The other concern she had was over the ability to heat and cool the additions, like her living room and bedroom. 

There was no ductwork that went to these additions, which meant that the central air system needed to either be amended with new ductwork, or replaced. That’s when Mike told her about a Daikin ductless mini split system, which would use ductless mini splits to heat and cool the space in different zones. 

Zoned HVAC Saves Energy And Customizes Comfort

One of her favorite features of the new Daikin system was the zoning of her heating and cooling. With a system like this one, you can break the space into different zones with each unit. They control the temperature independently of each other. 

This means when she isn’t spending time in her bedroom, she doesn’t have to waste energy trying to keep it as cool or warm as the rest of her home. Conversely, when she goes to bed, the living room can be set to a lower temperature as well. This is going to help her save money, and stop wasting energy unnecessarily. 

Adding Solar Panels To The Home

One of the homeowner’s main goals when taking on this project of upgrading the heating and cooling was to lower her energy consumption and environmental impact. As Judy says, she wants to make the Earth green for her grandchildren, so the next step was installing solar panels on her roof. 

These solar panels would help her use renewable energy, reduce her energy bills even further, and also make her home more environmentally friendly. Comed also offers rebates and tax credits for using solar panels for your home or business, which was another incentive to make this upgrade. 

Choosing A Heat Pump

Judy’s main desire was to have a heat pump installed. She loved the aspect of a zoned heat pump with a sleek, smaller condenser that attaches to all the units inside. She knew a heat pump could provide both heating and cooling, and liked the idea of that as opposed to installing a new furnace and a new air conditioning system. 

Heat pumps are one of the most energy efficient systems when it comes to heating and cooling. They are a green, energy efficient solution, and even qualify for tax credits through the Inflation Reduction Act, up to $2000. Heat pumps also qualify for rebates through Comed, depending on the efficiency levels of the system. 

Another Happy Customer 

After having the system installed for a few years, she absolutely loves it, and has even recommended us to her mother. We went in and fixed a furnace that someone “DIY” installed before she lived there. We are thrilled to have a brand new happy customer, with a system that addresses her needs exactly. 

If you are thinking of upgrading the heating or cooling in your home, the experts here at Compass Heating and Air can help you out! Give us a call at (630) 504-8688, or reach out to us online. We’ll come take a look at your home, and help you choose the right HVAC system that fits your space perfectly!