California Energy Consultant Service

Many of the properties near us here in the Sacramento suburbs rely on old HVAC systems to keep us cool (and warm) throughout the year. Not only do these older AC units have trouble keeping up with the oppressive heat that we face here in summer – they also require a considerable amount of energy to run properly, which leads to extremely high energy bills.

There are many properties in the Orangevale, Fair Oaks, Folsom, and EDH area that are in need of new AC units. But replacing an AC isn’t always easy:

• Many of the homes in the area are older, and have leaking ducts that also need to be replaced.
• Many of the multi-story properties struggle to keep the upper floors cool in summer.
• Many properties have central air conditioners, which are effective but need to continue to run all day to cool a home.

Air conditioners and HVAC systems are investments, and to get the most out of your investment, you also want to save as much money as you can on your energy bills. While you can do that with a new AC that has a better SEER rating and more reliability, you’re still going to be running it all throughout the day.

What Are Ductless Mini Split Systems?

Ductless mini split systems are an alternative that often makes considerable sense for properties in the Orangevale, Folsom, and Fair Oaks region. Ductless mini split systems are a type of individual heating and cooling unit that are placed in each room and require no ductwork. They operate entirely independently, using far less energy and allowing you to cool or heat any individual room without requiring you cool the entire home just to keep one room colder.

Ductless mini split systems are not ideal for everyone. But they have several strengths that are useful in the Greater Sacramento area, including:

• No Duct Replacement – Duct replacement can require tearing apart your home. Ductless mini split systems save you on the cost of duct replacement and the property damage.
• More Energy Savings – Since you can heat or cool the rooms that you’re in without worrying about the whole house, you save far more on your energy bills.
• Better Control – No one in the house is going to be too hot or too cold, because they can choose the amount of heating or cooling they want for that specific room.
• Less Energy Loss – You lose a high percentage of the cooling/heating through the ducts even without a leak. There is almost no energy loss with ductless mini split ACs.
• Potentially Less Cost – The cost of a ductless mini split system varies depending on the alternate options, but for most homes, the installation costs are less than a full HVAC replacement.

These ductless systems are a bit new to properties in the Greater Sacramento area, but they’ve been around for a while and are commonly found in modern, upscale hotels. With energy efficiency becoming so important, many properties in our region are starting to look towards these units when they’re in the market to replace their ACs.

Are You a Candidate for a Ductless Mini Split AC?

From experience, we know that not everyone is the right fit for a ductless mini split AC system. It’s a great choice for some properties in the Orangevale, Folsom, and Fair Oaks area, where the older homes have less insulation and tend to have older ACs and ducts, but new homes may benefit from AC repair or other alternatives.

At California Energy Consultant Service, we’re able to provide you with an honest assessment of what would be best for your AC and cooling needs. We also supply AC repair, window replacement, siding replacement, and other services that can help with your energy efficiency. Contact us today to learn more.