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In 2019, Texas' monthly residential electricity bill averaged $134.07. That's the highest within the West South Central Region and about $14% higher than the US average.
A considerable chunk of that bill went toward air conditioning alone. In previous state reports, ACs accounted for 18% of residential electricity consumption.
So, if you've grown tired of high electricity bills, it may be time to switch to a ductless mini split.
What exactly are ductless mini split systems, though, and how do they work? What benefits do they bring to Amarillo homeowners?
We'll answer all these questions below, so read on to learn the wonders of these innovative HVAC units!
What Is a Ductless Mini Split?
A ductless mini split system is like a central HVAC system in that it has an indoor and an outdoor component. The indoor part of a mini split is an air-handling unit, while the one outside is a compressor/condenser. Unlike a central unit, though, mini split systems don't require ductwork.
In addition, mini splits provide a "zoning" feature. Each zone can be a "room," such as a living room and other individual bedrooms. You have full temperature control over each of these zones.
You'd need to set up an individual indoor air-handling unit for each zone. Don't worry, though, as a standard mini split system can power up to four individual indoor units. Some models even allow you to connect five or more indoor units.
This means that a single mini split system can have one outdoor unit and four to five air handlers. The indoor air handlers have their own thermostats, which is why they allow for zoning. As they come with separate temp controls, you can lower the setting on one without affecting the rest.
How Do Ductless Mini Splits Work?
Each mini split system comes with a conduit where the indoor and outdoor units meet. The conduit is the section where you can find the refrigerant lines. It also houses the suction tubes, power lines, and condensate drains.
The indoor unit is responsible for blowing warm air over cold evaporator coils. The heat from the air then gets absorbed by the refrigerant running within the coils.
The refrigerant brings all that absorbed heat to the outdoor unit. From there, the heat gets released back to the outdoors.
A ductless mini split system's indoor unit is inside each cooling/heating zone or room. This can be your living room, dining room, or bedroom. Since the air handler is in the room itself, it releases the conditioned air straight into that zone.
Year-Round Comfort for Your Amarillo Home
There you have it, everything you need to know about ductless mini split systems. Now that you know more about their benefits, too, consider making the switch. If you're still on the fence, though, it's a good idea to have your home assessed.
Our team here at 1-800-Plumber +Air & Electric of Amarillo can help. Please get in touch with us to schedule your ductless mini split assessment. We'll also be happy to address your other questions about these innovative systems.