If you own your home and plan to stick around for a while, a mini split system is a great option.
If you live in South Florida your home may get uncomfortably warm, and you’d probably like to cool it down as quickly as possible.
Before the mini split A/C systems, window units were the only option.
Today FUJITSU and Mitsubishi have mini split systems to fit every configuration, and it may be perfect for your home or business.
We recently installed a mini split system in this home in Ft. Pierce Florida.
In this home we replaced the old inefficient and ugly window units with new FUJITSU Mini Split units.
- 1 Trizone FUJITSU (28.000 BTU)
- 1 Single zone FUJITSU (9.000 BTU)
This allows 7.000 BTU in each bedroom, and 12.000 BTU in living room and kitchen, with no energy loss. These mini split units are super efficient. This homeowner will now see a big difference in their electric bill.
You will notice in these two photos, we matched the line chases with building color, added new concrete slabs on each side of the house. On one side of the house we needed to add fill to raise the slab.
This homeowner can now remove those old shaker window units and gain sunlight and fresh air or even expand the window area. This will also increase the curb appeal.
Here are a few additional benefits from a ductless mini split system.
We found these tips on the Mitsubishi Electric Dealer website:
• Security – With a ductless system contractors only need to drill small holes in outdoor walls. Suction lines, refrigerant lines and power cables are drawn through it to link outdoor and indoor units. You can rest assured that the security of your home won’t be compromised in any way.
• Convenience – This option allows you to stay cool and comfortable without having to give up an entire window.
• Flexibility – Mini split systems can be set up for zoned climate control, which means that you can adjust temperatures in specific rooms. These systems are known as multi-split systems. As an added bonus, indoor and outdoor units can be positioned in a variety of ways to achieve optimal comfort, efficiency and aesthetic appeal.
• Efficiency – In terms of energy efficiency, ductless systems are the hands-down winners. Some window units are ENERGY STAR rated, but they still don’t come close to achieving the kinds of SEER ratings you’ll find with mini split systems.
• Comfort – Mitsubishi ductless systems have specialized sensors that detect small changes in temperature and adjust their speeds accordingly. They are able to do this because they have inverter compressors that are capable of operating at various speeds. What’s even better is that ductless systems can also provide heat. The most innovative models feature reversible heat pumps that can add warm air from outside just as easily as they can remove warm air from inside. All of this is achieved with a minimal amount of electricity, so energy bills remain reasonable.
• Noise – Ductless systems make noise, but they operate a lot more quietly. If noise is a big concern for you, you’ll be much happier with a ductless system.
• Price – Mini split systems are much more expensive than window units. However, they also last for years and use a lot less electricity. They deliver superior comfort for a lot less money over time, so you should be able to recoup the upfront cost without any trouble.
Read the full article Min Split vs. Window Unit from Mitsubishi Electric Dealer website: http://mitsubishiacdealers.com/info/mini-split-or-window-unit
This is the interior of the recent install.
