Ductless Air Conditioning in Pikeville, KY

If your idea of a ductless air conditioner is an inefficient window unit that can only cool down a small space, we have some good news for you. You can enjoy central air conditioning without a complex ductwork system in your home. Not only that, you can have more energy-efficient air conditioning with a ductless system than you can with a conventional central AC.

Ductless mini split systems are becoming popular for many homes because of their flexibility and other advantages. American Heating & Cooling works with all types of air conditioners for homes, and that includes ductless ACs. If you currently have a ductless system and it needs service, call us. And if you are considering whether a ductless system is a good choice for your home, we would be glad to talk over your options with you. Call us in Pikeville, KY any time to schedule service or find out additional details about ductless air conditioners.

The HVAC professionals at American Heating & Cooling offer service for ductless air conditioning in Pikeville, KY and the surrounding areas.

The Basics of a Ductless Air Conditioner

How do these systems cool down a whole house without a ventilation system made of ducts? They work through a series of mini air handlers placed on the walls of rooms throughout the house. (These mini-air handlers are why these systems are often called ductless mini splits.) The air handlers connect through the back of the wall to a single outdoor unit, where heat is exhausted. Within each air handler is a fan and a refrigerant coil. The coil absorbs heat, and the fan then sends the air straight into the living spaces. There's no need for ducts at any point.

When Is a Ductless AC a Good Idea?

If your home already has ducts, a ductless mini split is often not the best installation choice. However, if you live in an older or historic home that doesn't have room for ducts, then going ductless is a great way to have central cooling. Ductless mini splits are also ideally suited for new construction and remodeling because of the design flexibility they offer. Finally, if you're adding on a room to your house, it's often much easier to outfit the new space with a ductless mini split rather than attempt to connect it to the ventilation system, which might lower the air conditioner's efficiency and place extra strain on it.

Other Advantages of a Ductless Mini Split

Here are some of the other benefits you can receive from ductless air conditioning:

• Energy efficiency - Without ducts that can leak air and gain heat, a ductless AC works at higher energy efficiency. You can expect to save money using one of these systems.
• Zone cooling - Because each air handler can work independent of the others, you only need to spend money on cooling down rooms that need it.
• Improved indoor air quality - All the dust that gathers inside ductwork can lower the air quality in your house when it gets blown out the ventilation system. Remove the ducts, and you remove a reservoir for air contamination.

We Service Ductless Air Conditioners

No matter where you are currently with a ductless mini split air conditioner-deciding on installing one or looking for repairs for a current one-you can put your trust in our expert technicians to handle the work. American Heating & Cooling delivers quality comfort to Pikeville, KY, and we back up our work with a satisfaction guarantee.