Cooling your home with a Ductless Air Conditioner

Summers in Toronto can be warm and humid, and these combined conditions can create an uncomfortable and even potentially unhealthy indoor environment for weeks on end. Finding an effective way to keep your home cool throughout the long summer season is essential. Whether you are looking for a replacement for your home’s aging AC system or you want to install a quality air conditioner in your home for the first time, a ductless air conditioner could be a smart option. What should you know about cooling your Toronto home with a ductless AC system?

How a Ductless Air Conditioner Works

You may be familiar with how a central air conditioner system works. It cycles air through the system to cool it to the desired temperature, and it then dispels the cooled air throughout the home via a series of air ducts. A ductless air conditioner uses the same mechanics to cool the air, but it does not use ducts. Instead, two units are mounted on the exterior and the interior of a wall.

The indoor and outdoor components of the system work together to cool the air in a specific area of the home. For example, you may have a single ductless AC unit to cool your family’s living room and another unit to cool your bedroom. Keep in mind that the process used by a ductless air conditioner can be reversed when you need to heat your home during the chilly winter months.

Mini and Multi-Split Ductless Air Conditioner Systems

There are several types of ductless air conditioner systems that you could use in your home, and the most significant variation in the systems is related to the outdoor compressor unit. A single or mini ductless AC system will have a single outdoor compressor unit attached to a single indoor unit. Because the two units are attached, the installation process is fast and requires minimal changes to the home.

A multi-split ductless air conditioner system utilizes one outdoor unit with several indoor units. Often, these indoor units can be controlled via a remote control for easy functionality. Because more indoor units are installed, installation process may be longer and more complicated. However, it is still an easier and faster installation process than you would have with a central AC system. This is because no ducts are involved.

Deciding If a Ductless Air Conditioner Is Right for Your Home

There are many reasons why a Toronto homeowner may prefer to use a ductless AC system rather than a central AC system. One of the more common reasons is to avoid the need to install ducts.

Many older homes in the area were constructed without air ducts, so running ducts through an established house could dramatically increase the installation project’s time and budget. Even if air ducts are already installed in your home, you may not want to spend the time and money making essential duct repairs.

In addition, ductless systems enable you to more easily control the temperature in a specific area of the home. Rather than using energy to cool the entire home to a desired temperature, you can focus on the specific room or rooms that are being used at the time. Because of this, you can save energy and money. More than that, you can potentially enjoy greater control over the environment in the room, and this can optimize your comfort.

Another reason why you may want to install a ductless air conditioner in your home is to keep repair and maintenance tasks to a minimum. Compared to a central AC system, a ductless AC unit generally requires less upkeep. Repairs are often minimal, and they may be more affordable to complete.

If you or someone else in the home suffers from indoor allergies, a ductless AC system could be a smart cooling solution. The interior walls of air ducts will accumulate a thick layer of dust, pet dander, dirt, bacteria and other elements over time.

As a central AC system forces air through the ducts, some of this debris will get carried along with it. Because a ductless air conditioner system does not have ducts, this process is not present in the home. As a result, indoor air quality is often superior in homes with a ductless cooling system.

Selecting the Right Ductless Air Conditioner

Have you decided that you want to take advantage of a ductless AC system’s benefits? Before you can schedule installation for your new AC unit, you must decide which system to install. There are a wide variety of ductless AC systems that vary in numerous ways. One of the most important factors to think about when selecting your new cooling system is the size of the unit.

Each system is manufactured to cool a specific room size, so the system should be suitable for the amount of space that you need to cool. If you intend to install a multi-split system, you should determine how many zones you need to cool.

The various features of a ductless AC system can vary as well. For example, many systems will have a heating function as well as cooling capabilities. Some will have extra insulation so that the sound of their operation is reduced. The type of air filter used and how frequently it needs to be cleaned or replaced will vary as well.

Part of your ductless AC system will be installed in the room. With this in mind, you understandably want it to be aesthetically pleasing. Everything from the color to the size and style of the indoor component varies, and this gives you the ability to find a system that will be a lovely complement to your established decor.

Your Source for Quality Installation Service

The Boiler Shoppe experts have a proven record of faithful operation and longevity. Regardless of the system that you select to cool your Toronto home, you are assured that it will be a quality system that performs up to your high expectations.

With several systems to choose from, your next step should be to contact the Boiler Shoppe experts for a consultation. During the consultation, you can receive a recommendation for the system that is most well-suited for your needs and budget.