If you live in an older home and are eager to abandon your creaky window units and install central air, until recently, that meant spending tens of thousands of dollars to retrofit your home with new ducts for air conditioning. Even after all of that, the ducts are often ugly and fit poorly in a graceful old home with lots of wood and stone. In older homes, duct work can be very challenging!
But now there are new ductless units — for cooling and heating —that don't need to be used in windows. Instead they are mounted on a wall or possibly recessed in a ceiling.
You may have already seen these new ductless units in restaurants and commercial spaces. For homeowners, these ductless units are good for additions and great rooms, along with homes that don't have any existing ductwork. The ductless units can also go on your roof. They may be a good option for condo and coop owners, too.
Going Ductless
Your typical unit is about 2 to 3 feet long by 10 inches high, and they stick out from the wall about 8 inches.
How do they work? Tubing connects an indoor wall unit to an outdoor compressor that's shaped sort of like a briefcase. Along with being much quieter than other compressors, they're super-efficient; much more efficient that central air conditioning.
Heating and air conditioning your home account for 43 percent of your monthly utility bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, so any increase in energy efficiency can add up to big savings.
Most experts recommend that you have an annual service contract for big air conditioning units and heating systems. South Nashville Heating and Cooling has been doing Middle Tennessee's HVAC work for over 30 years! From installation to maintenance, we've got you covered!
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