What Size Mini-Split System Do I Need?

Whether you have an add on to your home that seems to be a little warmer than the rest of the house or you’re simply on the lookout for an efficient way to boost your home’s comfort, a mini-split system could be the choice.

What’s a mini-split system?
A mini-split system is a ductless form of heating and cooling that is has its focus on specific rooms and spaces, not an entire home or building. Mini-split systems are more flexible and energy efficient than traditional central air systems and are easy to install as there is no ductwork involved. They pump air directly to wall or ceiling mounted air handling units that have individual wireless electronic temperature control systems.

Mini-split systems aren’t only one size, nor are they all made equally, or for the same size room. Much like common air conditioners, a mini-split system should be sized to fit the area that it will be heating and cooling. Doing so can mean more efficient production for you, which could also mean savings on your normal energy costs as well. They’re usually used for:

• • Hot and/or cold rooms

• • Additions/renovations

• • Enclosed patios

• • Homes without room for ductwork

• • Large, multi-zone living spaces

Your local team at Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing are well-versed in mini-split system sizing and are able to provide you with choices based on the size of space that you’d like to heat and cool.

A quick primer
A mini-split system functions by employing a process that only generates the amount of hot or cold air needed to get to or maintain the temperature you have set. That being said, a correctly sized system is still important to reap all of the efficiency benefits offered.

Mini-split system sizing
When it comes to sizing a mini-split system, our pros recommends the best choice for you as we do with all of our heating and cooling equipment. We work directly with you to decide your needs and get the size of the space the system will be heating and cooling. A mini-split system that isn’t large enough will end up running more often, meaning you’re wasting energy constantly. However, if your system is too large, you’ll possibly be spending more on the system and carry the risk of having your mini-split system flipping on and off constantly.

So, what does Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing do to help you pick the right size mini-split system?

Among other things, our team of experts gathers:

• • Room size (length, width, height)

• • Age of your home

• • Insulation levels

• • the U.S. weather patterns

• • Type and number of windows

If you’re pondering a mini-split system for your the U.S. home, the experts at Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing are able to help you every step of the way. Give our pros a call at 866-397-3787 or request an appointment with us online.