Ducted versus ductless heat pumps
Compare central ducted and room-by-room ductless heat pumps, including existing ducts, bedroom comfort, equipment placement and the questions a good assessment answers.
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Ductless heating and cooling options
Have a room that stays too warm or too cool? A ductless heat pump may be one option to discuss, including as an addition to an existing system.
Send your community, current equipment if known, and what you want to change. A request starts the conversation; the team will confirm the next step.
Focus on the space
Tell us which room or part of the home needs attention, when the problem occurs and how it is heated or cooled now. An addition, home office or area beyond the main ductwork may need a different approach from a whole-home replacement.
What ductless means
An outdoor unit connects to one or more indoor units. Those indoor units heat or cool the spaces they serve without using the home’s central air ducts. Their position and the room layout matter.
Consider the whole installation
- Which spaces should the system serve?
- Where could the indoor and outdoor units go?
- How would it work alongside the existing equipment?
- What electrical supply and drainage work would be needed?
- How will the equipment be accessed for cleaning and service?
Questions about this service
Can I keep my existing heating system?
A ductless installation can be planned as supplemental equipment. Whether to keep the existing system, and how each system will be used, depends on the design.
Will one indoor unit serve the whole house?
That depends on the layout and the spaces it can effectively reach. A room-by-room assessment helps establish coverage and whether additional indoor units or another approach are needed.
Is ductless only for cooling?
Ductless heat pump systems can provide heating as well as cooling. The proposed model’s capabilities must be checked for the intended use.
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