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Mini-Split Ductless Heating Systems
in Salt Lake City

Mini-split ductless heating systems are intended to heat or cool a smaller area, and they enable you to control the temperature in individual rooms.

They have two main parts: an indoor air-handling unit (also known as the evaporator) and an outdoor compressor/condenser. Want to know if they’ll work for your home? Call us today.

Mini-Splits for Your Home

A mini-split doesn’t use ducts to transfer warm or cool air. Instead, it uses a refrigerant line. The compressor outside applies pressure to the refrigerant, which is then dispersed through the lines connected to the indoor unit.

To install a mini-split, our technicians only need to make a 3-inch hole in the wall to let the conduits pass through. You also have the option of connecting several indoor units to one outdoor compressor.

What makes a mini-split better than traditional heating and cooling systems?

  • No Ductwork Needed – Mini-splits are good for houses that don’t have ductwork.
  • Zone Control – Mini-splits enable you to control the temperature in specific parts of your home, meaning everyone in your house can be more comfortable. You can also lower the heat in out-of-way locations in your house, helping you to save money.
  • Quiet Operation – Unlike traditional heating and cooling systems, mini-splits are quieter — much quieter than traditional air conditioners.
  • Extra Control Features – Mini-splits offer homeowners greater convenience. For instance, many come with remote control operation, which is handy when you have units in hard-to-reach locations.
  • Better Air Quality – Systems with air ducts are notorious for collecting dust and blowing it around your house. But mini-splits, which are ductless, make for cleaner, healthier air.
  • Less Expensive – Mini-splits use a fraction of the energy other heating systems use. This is because they usually have more efficient compressors and fans, which allow them to adjust the speed and reduce energy consumption.
  • Versatile – Because they’re ductless, you can mount mini-splits on the wall or ceiling. You can choose from a number of sizes based on the space you want to heat. Have a newly renovated room or basement? A mini-split would be perfect.

Interested in installing mini-splits in your home? Contact Action Plumbing, Heating & Electric today. We offer free estimates.

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For those looking to achieve separate temperature control in varying rooms or areas of the home, the mini-split ductless heating system might be just the thing for you. Providing high-quality efficiency and control for homeowners, these systems have become more and more popular over the last several years as technology has improved.

At Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical, we offer a variety of heating and cooling services, including mini-split ductless heating systems for those looking to increase their control and air quality. In this two-part blog series, we’ll go over all the basics you need to know about a mini-split ductless system, including how it differs from others, its benefits, and the kinds of situations where it often benefits home or building owners to install.

Ductless Systems Defined

Within a standard central air HVAC system, the “split” format is almost always used. It refers to an outdoor condenser or compressor for air conditioning, which is connected to an indoor air handling unit and a mini-split thermostat that’s operated by the homeowner. Both units connect through copper tubing lines, and conditioned air is delivered to rooms by supply duct lines – return duct lines return air to the indoor unit.

In many older buildings, however, there is no existing ductwork already in place. When owners are looking to provide heating and cooling, the process of cutting through floors and walls to install ducts is imposing and potentially expensive – but this is where ductless systems come in. They circulate air directly through the indoor unit without any ductwork needed, making them perfect options for these property types and potentially several others.

Ductless Mini Split System Basics

Ductless mini-split systems work by bringing in air from the room in question through the air handling unit, then moving it to the furnace via a set of pipes. It’s warmed (or cooled during the hotter months, this time in the outdoor air condenser) and turned into a gas, which is sent to the condenser unit and then recycled back into a liquid.

From here, the air is injected back into the room itself. Over a series of repeated cycles here, the temperature is adjusted to the point where you desire it. These systems will come with multiple units, each of which is independently controlled for separate temperature needs. Systems can maintain up to eight handler units for a given space.

Direct Benefits of Ductless Systems

There are several distinct benefits of ductless mini-split systems:

  • Efficiency: Duct systems can often be inefficient, especially if the ducts themselves are not well-maintained and form leaks. Ductless systems, though, are much more efficient and allow for lower-stress operation within the HVAC unit, lengthening its lifespan while limiting your energy bill and also performing a service to the environment.
  • Easy installation: Installing a ductless mini-split system is quick and easy, with no need to dig into the foundation to install ductwork.
  • Air quality: Ductless systems help prevent contaminants through filtration cartridges, which are easy to replace and improve your air quality.
  • Cost: Finally, with utility prices on the rise in recent years, ductless systems are often a great way to lower your energy bill through their use of less power.

For more on ductless mini-split systems, or to learn about any of our plumbing or HVAC services, speak to the staff at Action Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical today.