Stay Comfortable In Your Sunroom No Matter the Season
If you have a sunroom or are in the process of building one, an important consideration to make is how you will heat and cool the space. Ductless mini-splits use advanced technology to manage humidity, remove contaminants, and deliver precise temperature control, all without the need of adding ductwork or making major changes to other areas of your home.
Discover the advantages of ductless for sunrooms below and how Cape Cod Heat Pumps can help you get high-quality comfort for less.
5 Benefits of Installing a Mini-Split In Your Sunroom
1. No Ductwork to Install
First and foremost, choosing a mini-split to heat and cool your sunroom means that you don’t have to build out your ductwork or install new ducts. Not only does this make adding climate control to your space easier and less expensive, it gives you the ability to customize your comfort within the space without impacting any of the other areas of your home. You also don’t have to worry about changes you make to other rooms affecting the temperature of your sunroom.
2. Superior Humidity Control
With so many windows, sunrooms can get humid in the summer or when it’s raining outside. Extending your existing ductwork out to the new room is unlikely to help much, since cool air will have to travel farther before it reaches the desired area. It may even be necessary to put in a separate dehumidifier to keep mold and mildew formation under control.
A heat pump eliminates these issues by providing targeted heating and cooling with separate humidity control where you need it most.
3. Space-Saving Design
Most sunrooms aren’t massive in design, which means you have limited space for decor, furniture, and other items. Space heaters that sit on the floor and window air conditioners are bulky and can get in the way or ruin the view on one side of the room. A mini-split that is mounted on the wall or near the floor uses minimal space and blends in, so you don’t have to sacrifice look or function for comfortable heating and cooling.
4. Quiet Operation
If you want your sunroom to be a peaceful space, having a window air conditioner or space heater can make achieving that more difficult. Plus, having an unsightly window AC in the middle of your view is the last thing you want.
Ductless systems are incredibly quiet and offer the perfect option for sunrooms with at least one exterior wall with few or no windows. In fact, you can expect your unit to operate at about 30 decibels, which is the equivalent of a person’s whisper.
5. Excellent Energy Efficiency
Another good reason to invest in a mini-split for your sunroom is its superior energy efficiency compared to space heaters, window ACs, and central HVAC. Because the process of moving heat in or out of your sunroom requires a lot less power than generating it, you can expect lower operating costs and more manageable electric bills when you have a ductless system.
Installation Best Practices for Adding Ductless to a Sunroom
When outfitting your sunroom with a mini-split, the first step is to assess the size and layout of the room, how many windows there are, which way the sun faces, and other factors that will determine how much heating and cooling power you’ll need from season to season.
The best placement for the indoor air handler is typically on an exterior wall away from windows and doors. You also want to avoid putting it anywhere that the sun will be shining directly on it, which may be challenging in rooms built with multiple windows for the purpose of allowing sunshine in. If there are no suitable walls, a recessed ceiling unit may be ideal.
Finally, the outdoor condenser should be placed on a concrete or brick pad outside far enough away from walls to allow room for adequate airflow and maintenance personnel access.
Why Trust Cape Cod Heat Pumps for All Your Mini-Split Needs
At Cape Cod Heat Pumps, we understand the challenges of keeping a sunroom cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Whether you have a sunroom or are thinking about building one, our team can help you find solutions that fit. Call today at 508-833-4822 or get in touch with us online and we’ll guide you to the next step.