Ductless Heat Pumps
DUCTLESS HEAP PUMPS: QUIET- EFFICIENT- SIMPLE
-
100% satisfaction guarantee -
99% of jobs completed - same day -
Upfront, flat-rate pricing
Ductless Heat Pumps have become increasingly popular in southern Minnesota. Bob’s Home Heating & Cooling, LLC will install and service these systems. Ductless heating and cooling systems serve a unique purpose and provide many benefits to homeowners
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a ductless heat pump?
A ductless heat pump, also known as a mini-split, provides heating and cooling without the need for ductwork.
How does a ductless heat pump work?
It consists of an outdoor unit and one or more indoor units that transfer heat between the inside and outside air.
How much does a ductless heat pump cost?
Costs range from $2,000 to $5,000, depending on the number of indoor units and system capacity.
BENEFITS OF HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS
- No ductwork needed, therefore less labor to install
- Provides both heating and cooling
- Quiet operation
- Simple operation
- Most efficient heating and cooling system available
- Zoning capabilities for “room by room comfort”
- Variable capacity operation (always the right amount of heating or cooling)
1. SIZING
We will performing a heat loss/heat load calculation of the space to temper. This process considers the square footage, window size and type, insulation levels, and air infiltration. From this calculation we can arrive at the proper unit size for your space; not too big, and not too small.
2. AIRFLOW
After we arrive at the size needed for the space, we will then find a location for the indoor unit that will maximize air distribution.
3. LOCATION
Location is extremely important to the proper design of a ductless heating and cooling system. Below we have outlined a few placement mistakes and why they will yield a poor result:
System Design
Ductless heat pumps typically require less labor to install then a traditional heat pump system. Most Ductless systems can be completed and operational in just one day! Though the ductless heat pumps and their operation is relatively simple, it requires some serious though that must be put into designing the perfect system.
Ductless head in a room with tall ceilings: This system will likely overwork to try and maintain temperature. Without the addition of a reversible ceiling fan (which can drive the air down in heating mode, and pull the air up in cooling mode), you will likely be unhappy with the placement of a ductless system in this application.
Ductless head in a large room with a small heat loss: Your estimator did all their homework and your new house such little heat loss that you can get away with a smaller system. Great right? Yes, but in a larger room, we need to consider the fact that we may need an indoor unit with a large enough fan to distribute our tempered air evenly. If the air handling unit is too small, you will likely be unhappy with the results.
Ductless head in a bedroom: In certain situations we may be able to place a ductless head or cassette in a bedroom, generally we try to avoid doing this. We have found that in the majority of cases there is simply not a unit small enough for the small heat loss in a bedroom. On top of that underlying issue, humans operate on a different set of needs when we need to sleep. Though the noise from a ductless system is small and relatively minor, when we are trying to sleep and there is no other noise in the home, even small noises become amplified and can wreak havoc on your ability to fall asleep.
Ductless head in a position that will blow on occupants: In certain situations, this may be unavoidable and we may be able to counter this issue using the adjustable air diverters in the unit…that being said, the human body responds and does fine with warm air blowing directly upon it, but when it comes time for cooling season and we are distributing 50 degree or colder air on you, you will regret the feeling of sitting in an icebox.
4. Serviceability
This point may again lead us back to the importance, but it deserves its own section. As a rule we never install a system in a position that makes it impossible or inconvenient for future maintenance or repair. We are not just an installation company, we are a service company. Over the years our service and installation team have worked together to develop the do’s and don’ts of ductless equipment placement. This small extra step will save you money long term, and it makes our technicians happier too!
LET’S SOLVE YOUR HEATING OR COOLING HEAT PUMP PROBLEM
