Is Ductless Air Conditioning Good for Northern Climate Homes?

Keep your southeastern Massachusetts home cool with a ductless A/C from W.H. Riley & Son

When it comes to figuring out the best type of air conditioning that will work in your home, there are multiple factors to take into consideration. You’ve got to think about the layout of your home, how much cooling power you need, how well insulated your home is and what the climate is like where you are located.

For homeowners here in southeastern Massachusetts who get hit with both hot and humid summers, as well as brutally cold winters, a ductless A/C can provide the comfort and efficiency that they need and are looking for.

Keep reading to learn more about how ductless mini-split air conditioners work and what kind of benefits they offer homeowners everywhere.

What is a ductless mini-split air conditioning system?

There are two main components to a ductless A/C system: an indoor air-handling unit and an outdoor compressor unit.

These two units connect together with tubing that contains power cables, refrigerant lines and other components that work hand in hand to control the climate and temperature of a home.

A ductless mini-split system takes the warm air that is outside and passes it through its indoor air handlers. Refrigerant is then used to absorb the heat from this air. The heat goes into the compressor unit before being passed back outside and the cool air is pushed through your home.

Ductless mini-splits and northern climates

Since ductless air conditioners use heat pump technology they can certainly be an attractive option to homeowners in northern climates and areas. This heat pump technology uses thermal energy to keep a home cool throughout the warmer months and it is quite effective in doing so. There are even certain ductless A/C units that can also take the heat from the outdoor air in the fall and early winter and use it to warm a home.

The benefits of a ductless mini-split system

Homeowners in northern climates are not the only ones who can benefit from a ductless A/C. In fact, there are quite a few advantages for homeowners everywhere:

• Zoning: A ductless A/C allows you to create different cooling “zones” within your home. Basically, you can keep certain rooms or spaces at a specific temperature instead of cooling your entire home all at once at one single temperature. Each zone can be controlled individually with its own indoor A/C unit and thermostat.
• Easy installation: Installing a mini-split is typically a pretty easy and hassle-free process. In fact, these systems can usually be installed in a single day!
• Efficiency: Ductless air conditioners outperform a lot of the alternatives when it comes to efficiency. Many of them actually have a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of at least 20. The required rating is 14. This makes them both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
• Improves air quality: Ductless air conditioners decrease the chances of mold and other various microorganisms growing within your system, which helps improve your indoor air quality.

Keep cool with a ductless A/C from W.H. Riley & Son

W.H. Riley & Son can install compact and single-zone cooling ductless A/C units in your home here in southeastern Massachusetts. Our service technicians can also provide maintenance to keep your air conditioners working effectively all summer long.

Contact W.H. Riley & Son today to learn more about the air conditioners we install and service throughout the area.