The Benefits of Ductless Mini-Split Systems in Boston Apartments

There’s no doubt that ductless mini-split systems are rising in popularity. Their ability to provide both heating and cooling, paired with their noninvasive installation, makes them unique. If you happen to live in a Boston apartment, a ductless mini-split system could be the ideal choice for you. It can help you handle both hot, humid summers and long, cold winters.

Why Ductless Mini-Split Systems Are Ideal for Boston Apartments

Many of Boston’s historic brownstones, converted row houses, and modern apartments weren’t constructed with traditional central air conditioning. Without adequate ducting throughout your apartment, installing a traditional HVAC system can be quite costly. It requires ripping out drywall and cutting holes in your floors and ceilings. In many cases, adding ductwork after construction is impractical.

This is where ductless mini-split systems shine. They deliver both adequate heating and cooling directly to the individual rooms throughout your space. All these indoor air handlers sit on the wall, in the floor, or in the ceiling, depending on your design options. Each indoor air handler connects to the outdoor condenser via a hole that’s about 3 inches in diameter. This hole allows for electrical and refrigerant lines to connect the two units.

Each indoor air handler has its own thermostat setting. This can allow you to keep your bedroom at a different temperature than your living room, for example. This offers optimal energy savings and comfort throughout your apartment. Even better, mini-split systems are highly energy efficient. This can help you fight back against rising energy costs.

How Mini-Splits Improve Comfort and Efficiency

Boston apartment owners typically invest in mini-split systems to enhance their comfort and home efficiency. Having a more efficient HVAC system leads to lower heating and cooling costs throughout the year. Having individual temperature control for each indoor air handler leads to better indoor comfort. We’ll take a look at some of the biggest advantages you can gain from installing a mini-split system in your Boston apartment.

Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling

One of the biggest advantages of ductless mini-split systems is that they offer superior energy efficiency. The only other HVAC system that comes close to offering the same efficiency is a standard heat pump. However, just like other types of HVAC units, heat pumps experience air loss in your ductwork due to gaps and leaks. Because ductless mini-split systems don’t use ducting, there is no air loss during operation. This further enhances their efficiency and lowers your energy bills.

Another major advantage of ductless mini-split systems is that they have inverter-driven compressors. Instead of traditional central air conditioners that turn on at full blast, ductless mini-splits can operate at varying capacities. Instead of cycling on and off, they run at a low speed over a long period of time to provide more consistent temperatures throughout your space.

Being able to set each indoor air handler to its own temperature is known as zone temperature control. This plays a major role in reducing energy waste. For example, if you have rooms that you don’t use that often, you likely don’t need to condition them as much as the rooms that you use all the time. By only running the air handlers in the rooms that you’re using, you can significantly decrease the energy consumption of your HVAC system.

Easy Installation With No Ductwork

Another major upside of going with a ductless mini-split system for your Boston apartment is that it doesn’t require invasive installation. There’s no need to rip out any of your drywall or put holes in your ceilings or floors to accommodate air duct runs. Instead, all that’s needed is a small hole in your exterior walls. Behind each indoor air handler unit will be a small hole that runs electrical and refrigerant lines.

These lines are typically placed in conduit where they come outside your building to reach the outdoor condenser unit. The outdoor unit typically has connections for up to four different indoor air handlers. This gives you the ability to add multiple indoor air handlers throughout your apartment to better control your indoor temperature.

Because ductless mini-split systems are so easy to install, our HVAC technicians can typically complete the job in a couple of days. Compare this to waiting weeks for the installation of ducting, and it’s clear that ductless mini-splits are a better choice. These appliances provide a way to modernize your heating and cooling without any extensive need for renovation.

Quiet Operation for Apartment Living

One of the more notable advantages of using a ductless mini-split is that it operates with very little noise. This is because the outdoor condenser unit houses the pump, where the majority of the noise comes from. With it being located outside, you won’t hear that noise when you’re inside your apartment. There’s no doubt that ductless mini-splits provide a major upgrade from traditional window air conditioners that make a lot of loud and disruptive noise.

Improved Indoor Air Quality

Whenever you’re circulating air throughout your apartment, it’s important to consider your indoor air quality. You don’t want poor indoor air quality that kicks up dust and allergens that can circulate and aggravate allergy and asthma symptoms. A big upside of ductless mini-split systems is that they come with advanced filtration. This helps to reduce the number of airborne particles in your space, eliminating the risk of mold spores and other unwanted growth.

This can be a major advantage for those who suffer from asthma, allergies, or other respiratory conditions. Improved filtration makes a noticeable difference in the number of flare-ups you experience and your overall indoor comfort. This is far superior to traditional ducted HVAC systems that can accumulate airborne particles inside air ducts.

Custom Comfort for Individual Rooms

Each indoor air handler comes with its own remote control. Housed inside that remote is a thermostat. You can set each individual indoor air handler to your desired temperature setting for that space. This allows you to optimize your comfort from room to room without compromising energy efficiency.

The custom comfort that ductless mini-split systems provide is second to none. You can ensure that every space throughout your apartment stays at the perfect temperature to meet your needs. For example, you may want to set your bedroom at a cooler temperature to create optimal conditions for refreshing sleep. You can do that while keeping your living space at a slightly higher temperature to provide more comfort during the winter.

Upgrade to a Ductless Mini-Split System for Your Boston Apartment

Suburban HVAC is your go-to provider for HVAC services in the Boston area. We offer easy online scheduling and both residential and commercial services for many customers. We’re a family-owned business that’s been serving the community since 1965. We have a dedicated team of certified technicians who are quick and reliable.

We’re a BBB-accredited business, a Lennox Premier Dealer, a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Contractor, and a member of the ACCA. We’re also a Neighborhood Fave of Nextdoor and a winner of the Carrier President’s Award. We offer 24/7 emergency services for all our valued clients. We also provide financing on approved credit for new system purchases and replacements.

Contact Suburban HVAC to learn more about ductless mini-splits and how using one can enhance life in your Boston apartment.

Frequently Asked Questions

We get many different questions about our HVAC services. Below, we’ll answer some of the questions we receive most often regarding ductless mini-split systems.