Cutting down your heating and cooling bills does more than just save you money – it’s also beneficial for the environment and an important part of taking action against climate change.
Keep reading to learn how mini-splits use less energy than traditional HVAC systems, things you can do to curb your energy consumption even more, and other ways you can benefit from switching to a heat pump.
Why Ductless Is Better for the Environment
Compared to central heating, wood stoves, window ACs, and other forms of heating and cooling, ductless is the clear winner when it comes to environmental impact. Here’s why:
It Uses Less Electricity
Ductless systems are specifically designed to use as little energy as possible to achieve the desired comfort level in your space. This decreases the demand for electricity from the grid, which in turn helps to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas production.
It Eliminates Energy Loss
The lack of ductwork also eliminates the problem of energy loss, so you’re not using and paying for electricity that ultimately goes towards heating or cooling unoccupied areas. With central heating and cooling, treated air has to travel through a series of ducts that wind through a building or house to get to the desired space.
As this happens, the warm or cold metal starts changing the temperature of the air. Your unit then has to work harder to compensate for the loss. However, this isn’t an issue at all with ductless.
Ways to Lower Your Energy Consumption
Besides switching to ductless, there are several other things you can do to help lower your overall energy consumption, including:
- Improve your insulation. If there are cracks in between windows and doors or your attic has too little insulation, fixing these issues can cut down on how much energy your HVAC system needs to maintain your desired comfort level.
- Use curtains and blinds strategically. You can use your drapes to help block out heat coming through your windows in the summer and retain indoor warmth during the winter. This helps chip away at the total load placed on your equipment during the heating and cooling seasons.
- Adjust your thermostat settings. If possible, keeping your thermostat just a little higher in the summer or lower in the winter than you would normally prefer can add up to big energy savings over time.
Other Benefits of Switching to Ductless
Saving money on your electric bills and curbing your contribution to carbon emissions are just two of the major benefits of upgrading to ductless heating and cooling. Here are some other great benefits you can enjoy when you make the switch:
- Zoning flexibility. Because each indoor unit operates independently of any others you have, each area that you install a mini-split can be heated or cooled individually. So if you work from home in your office, you can turn your bedroom thermostat up or down during the day depending on which season it is. At night, you can do the reverse and adjust the temperature in your office so you are not paying to heat or cool a room you’re not in.
- Better air quality. When you’re spending 90% of your time indoors, the condition of the air in your space matters. Poor air quality can lead to headaches, upper respiratory conditions like asthma, allergies, and can even help spread viral illnesses like COVID-19. Mitsubishi systems in particular offer platinum filtration that go the extra mile to create a healthier indoor environment.
- Increased property value. When you upgrade to ductless for your home or business, the value of your property instantly goes up. If you decide to resell or rent out the space, having a mini-split system can be a major selling point.
Cut Your Carbon Emissions with Ductless HVAC from Cape Cod Heat Pumps
With climate change worsening and extreme weather becoming more common, doing what you can to reduce your energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions is a worthwhile endeavor.
Cape Cod Heat Pumps can help you switch to mini-split heating and cooling for less. With flexible financing options, tax incentives, and Mass Save rebates that give you thousands of dollars back on your installation, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your HVAC service. Call today at (508) 833-4822 or contact us online to get started.