Naples Ductless Mini Splits

It took a couple of decades and quite a bit of refinement in their technology—early mini-splits were notoriously noisy and not exceptionally efficient—but by the mid-2000s, the concept began to catch on in the US. First popularized in multi-unit dwellings, everything from small apartment buildings to new condominium complexes were using this new, miniaturized HVAC technology.

Mini-splits have become increasingly popular in Naples.  Many older homes aren’t equipped—nor designed for—HVAC ductwork. No longer reliant on bulky, noisy, and energy-sapping window-mounted units and dangerous space heaters, ductless mini-splits allow any home to enjoy customized room-by-room comfort. And it’s not nearly as expensive as you’d think it is.

Let’s look deeper at what makes ductless mini-splits the new HVAC revolution!

Mini-Splits are Quiet.

Window-mounted air conditioners and whole-house HVAC systems are noisy, especially as they age and begin to experience wear and tear of their components. The noise level of an average conversation is about 65 – 70 decibels (dB), and a jet airplane at takeoff is about 120 dB. For comparison, the typical noisy air conditioner operates at around 90 – 100 dB.

Most mini-split units are rated between 40dB – 65dB under normal operating conditions. You could stand beside your mini-split and converse without missing a word.

Mini Splits Are More Efficient Than HVAC Systems.

Ductless mini-splits operate on electricity for both air conditioning and heating, so there’s no need for a natural gas connection or propane tanks to change. Compared to a standard whole-house HVAC system, multi-zone ductless mini-splits can save the average homeowner between 40 – 50% of their monthly energy costs. Central HVAC systems suffer from energy losses just by sending heated or chilled air through your ductwork; depending on the condition of your ducts, you could be losing as much as 25% of your treated air to leaks.

Much of the energy savings accompanying a ductless system installation are due to the advanced technology that goes into mini-splits. Many models of ductless units are equipped with variable-speed compressors that use inverter-driven motors to maintain temperatures with less energy. Instead of turning the air conditioner on and off several times at “full blast,” the variable-speed compressor allows your AC system to run longer while using less energy at a lower speed.