Air conditioners come in all sizes, types, makes, and models, but are all designed with one goal: to uniformly cool the area you currently occupy. When you’re ready to uncover the appropriate one for your residence, count on All-Temp Heating and Cooling to help!
Ductless mini-split systems may just be the right choice for you. These systems are incredibly versatile, offer outstanding energy efficiency, and provide other benefits. After one appointment, our licensed and certified team at All-Temp Heating & Cooling, LLC will know if this system meets your home’s needs in Staunton, VA, and surrounding areas. Below, we’ll break down what ductless mini-splits are; if this system’s right for you, then we can handle the installation from start to finish.
What Are Ductless Mini-Splits?
Unlike central air, mini-splits are systems that don’t depend on ductwork running through your walls or ceilings to disperse cool air. While it uses Freon to complete a refrigeration cycle and has an indoor and outdoor compartment like other units, this system proves more versatile.
Each room has its own unit. While all of these units connect to the same outdoor compressor, you can control them individually. This, in turn, allows you to enjoy different temperatures in different rooms.
Ductless Mini Split Components
Ductless mini-splits in Staunton, VA, contain an indoor air handler or evaporator unit, each with:
- Evaporator coils: The refrigerant in these coils draws in warm air and travels to the outdoor unit to dispense it
- A blower: The blower moves warm air in and cool air out of the system
- Air filters: The controlled air passes through filters before entering your breathing air to capture particles
The outdoor compressor or condenser unit includes:
- Condenser coils that release heat from the refrigerant before it liquefies again
- An outdoor fan that helps cool the condenser coils
- A compressor that pressurizes refrigerant into a liquid and sends it to all indoor air handlers
- An expansion valve that expands the refrigerant for one final cooling before it reenters the evaporator coils
Finally, copper tubing refrigerant lines carry gas and liquid Freon between the evaporator and condenser units. Electrical power lines and drain lines that dispose of condensed water outdoors also connect the two compartments.
Where Should You Install A Ductless Mini-Split?
If it’s wall-mounted, it should be eight to ten feet above the floor and no less than three inches from the ceiling. Ceiling-mounted ones should preferably be in the center of the ceiling.
Generally, the closer you can get to the center of the room, the more comfortable you’ll be. That said, you can also install it above areas where people frequently spend time — for example, above the couch.
Our Commitment To Your Comfort!
At All-Temp Heating & Cooling, LLC, we’ve spent over 15 years conducting ductless mini-split installations in Staunton, VA, and surrounding areas. We also provide maintenance and repairs alongside a two-year labor warranty as part of our dedication to excellence. To request services and learn more, call (540) 712-8902 today!
