As Rhode Island rides out more unprecedented heat waves this summer, local homeowners are seeking reliable cooling solutions that can help save on energy costs. Mini split heat pumps can offer an ideal solution. Unlike traditional AC systems, mini split heat pumps come equipped with several features that can improve efficiency, like ductless designs, and zoning capabilities.
As a leading HVAC contractor offering services statewide, CARJON understands the importance of staying cool during these intense heat waves. Here are a few reasons why upgrading to mini splits in your home might just be the best way to find energy savings.
How Mini Splits Work
Mini-split heat pumps provide both heating and cooling and work by transferring heat between indoors and outdoors. They consist of an outdoor compressor unit and up to eight indoor air-handling units, which are connected by refrigerant lines. In cooling mode, mini splits absorb heat from inside a room and release it outside. In heating mode, the process is reversed: the system extracts heat from the outside air and transfers it indoors, even at below-freezing outdoor temperatures. The indoor units for mini splits are typically mounted on walls, equipped with a fan and evaporator coil to distribute conditioned air directly into the room.
Mini Splits Offer Zoned Heating & Cooling
Mini-splits allow you to individually control the temperature in different rooms throughout your home. This means you can cool only the rooms you are using instead of the entire house, reducing energy waste and allowing for personalized comfort settings in different rooms.
Mini Splits Don’t Use Ducts
Traditional forced-air systems lose a significant amount of energy through ductwork—up to 30% according to ENERGY STAR. Mini-splits, however, do not use ducts, thereby eliminating this source of energy loss and making them more efficient than central AC systems, and better for indoor air quality.
Mini Splits Use Advanced Technology
Most mini split systems on the market today use variable-speed compressors, which makes them more efficient than traditional HVAC systems. This means they can run at different speeds, depending on how much cooling is needed, instead of turning on and off at full capacity.
Mini Splits Often Come with Higher SEER Ratings
Mini-splits often have higher Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) ratings compared to central air conditioning systems. This means they use less energy to provide the same level of cooling. At CARJON, we install industry-leading Mitsubishi Electric mini split systems, which boast some of the highest SEER ratings on the market today up to 33.1 SEER. Even high-efficiency AC systems often only have SEER ratings of up to 23.
Reliable Cooling Solutions Statewide in Rhode Island
Since 1989, CARJON has been helping homeowners and businesses statewide with their heating & cooling needs. Our team holds several industry certifications and uses building science to inform every aspect of the job, from proper sizing to the final installation. CARJON is also a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Contractor, which means we’ve gone through extensive training and allows us to offer extended warranties on their equipment. If you’re in need of a cooling system upgrade, call our team today and see if you’re eligible for heat pump rebates!
