Upgrading to a mini-split AC is a big step. Is it the right one for you? Take our helpful quiz below and explore your answers to find out if now is the time to switch to ductless once and for all.
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1. Are Your Energy Bills Getting Higher?
Are you met with sticker shock every time you open your electric bill, especially during the summer? This is a sign that your current AC is inefficient and is working too hard to keep your space as cool as you want. A ductless system uses less energy to maintain the desired temperature of your space, keeping your expenses low without sacrificing comfort.
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2. Are There Hot and Cold Spots Throughout Your Space?
If some rooms are warmer and others are colder when you run your air conditioner, this likely means you have poor airflow and are losing too much AC as cool air travels through hot ducts. Adjusting your thermostat doesn’t help because this usually just makes the warm rooms only slightly more comfortable while keeping rooms closest to the unit extra cold.
3. Do You Have Allergies or Respiratory Health Problems?
The quality of your indoor air can have a big impact on your respiratory health. If your air conditioner is old, musty, or even growing mold, these contaminants are being pumped into your home. Over time, breathing these materials in can cause lung and sinus irritation, headaches, fatigue, and other health problems. If you already struggle with allergies, asthma, or another respiratory condition, poor indoor air quality can make it worse.
4. Are You Going to Be In Your Home for a Long Time?
When you buy a house that you plan on staying in for a while, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy any upgrades or renovations you make. Customizing your space is about more than hanging pictures or choosing your carpet color. Making sure you can adjust the temperature and humidity of your space is another key component of turning your home into a respite from hectic everyday life.
5. Do You Plan to Sell Soon?
Alternatively, if you plan to move out of your home soon, having a mini-split AC is a huge selling point. This shows that you’ve taken the initiative to make upgrades to the house and took good care of it while living there. Buyers are more likely to be interested in purchasing from sellers that go the extra mile to put more value into their home.
You can also increase your listing price according to how much you invested in your ductless system and how much equity it puts into your home. The more features your house has when it goes on the market, the faster it will likely sell.
6. Does Your Family Make Less Than The Average In Your Area?
Mass Save offers substantial rebates for new mini-split installations. Normally, the rebate amount is capped at $10,000 for a whole-home ductless system. But if your family earns less than the average amount for a household of the same size in your area, you could be eligible for up to $16,000 or more. Residents who live on Cape Cod can save even more with rebates of up to 80% of the total project cost.
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7. Do You Need a New Heater Too?
Is your heater also on the struggle? Investing in a mini-split can kill two birds with one stone. Not only will you be able to get superior cooling in the summer, you can change the unit over to heating in the winter with just the flip of a switch. Your energy bills will be lower and you’ll stay more comfortable all year long.
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Score Your Answers
The more “yes” answers you gave to the questions above, the more you stand to benefit from upgrading your AC to an efficient mini-split unit. When you switch to ductless, you can enjoy reduced energy bills, more consistent temperatures, lower maintenance costs, and healthier indoor air, all for less than the cost of operating central HVAC or window ACs.
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Are you ready to switch to ductless air conditioning? Cape Cod Heat Pumps can help. Dial 508-833-4822 to schedule a time for our team to come to your location for a custom quote or complete our contact form here.
