Northern New Jersey has been experiencing a scorcher of a summer this year. In Morris, Union, Somerset and southern Sussex counties, the households that Dixon Energy services need dependable air conditioning more than ever.
Unfortunately, many people whose houses lack ductwork are still relying on window air conditioners this summer. That can be a serious problem on sweltering days. Window AC units are horribly inefficient and not suited for cooling larger spaces. They block the view from your windows and run incredibly loudly.
In short, relying on window units has more drawbacks than benefits. But what other options do homes without ductwork have? Please allow us to take you through the myriad advantages you’ll experience from installing a ductless AC system.
Ductless AC — also called a ductless mini-split system — involves an outdoor condenser unit and indoor air handlers that are mounted throughout your rooms. These indoor units draw in warm air. The heat from this air is transferred outside, and cooled air returns to your home.
You can install as many indoor units as you need for your house, and each indoor unit works independently. This allows for efficient “zoned cooling,” where you can keep different rooms at different temperatures.
Ductless mini-splits are even more efficient than central AC, which can lose cooled air through leaky ducts. The U.S. Department of Energy has found that duct losses can account for 30% of your AC-related energy use!
Our Fujitsu-brand ductless equipment is sleekly designed to match your home’s decor. Our HVAC team will choose a discreet location for each air handler. The equipment is compact and goes in permanently, lasting up to 20 years with proper maintenance. It’s also extremely quiet, so you won’t need to turn up your TV when the system is cooling your home.
Don’t worry about enduring the days or weeks of work that come with installing new ductwork. The Dixon Energy team can typically install a whole ductless AC system in one day. The process involves drilling walls to mount equipment and run the tubes that connect it. You could be enjoying efficient, long-term home cooling in a matter of hours.
Many of the ductless systems we sell and install use heat pump technology to reverse the heat transfer process in cooler months. That means they can supply heat to your home in the fall and early winter, which cuts down on how much heating oil, natural gas or propane you use.
Please note that heat pumps can sometimes struggle in periods of sustained freezing temperatures. For this reason, we often encourage homeowners who install a whole-home heat pump system to keep their oil- or gas-powered heating in place as a backup for the coldest nights of the year.
Please don’t settle for unreliable AC and warm spots throughout your home this summer. Talk to us about upgrading from your loud, inefficient window units to a top-of-the-line ductless AC product from Fujitsu. Our team will identify the best system configuration for your home and get it installed promptly.
Ready to see what efficient ductless cooling options are available to you? Contact Dixon Energy for a FREE estimate.