Zoning is a coveted feature for home and business owners looking to invest in or upgrade their HVAC systems. The ability to tailor different temperatures to different spaces improves comfort, can reduce energy bills, and offers various other benefits, such as reducing allergens like mold in more humid areas of the building. However, many existing heating and cooling systems are single-stage equipment that don’t allow for zoning. If you think you may want to zone your system one day (or today), you’ll want to choose units compatible with that ability. So, are ductless mini-splits one of them?
Ductless mini-splits aren’t just zoneable; they’re inherently designed for zoning. Mini-splits can target a zone, typically a room or a few nearby spaces, with speed and accuracy. These versatile systems can typically have up to four indoor units connected to the same outdoor unit. The number of indoor units is dependent on the capacity of the outdoor unit, but this provides the opportunity to target multiple zones with hyper-specificity. This level of custom comfort is achievable because each indoor unit has its own thermostat, dehumidifier, and air purifier, which are essentials for indoor comfort.
Unlike traditional systems that share these features in one unit and mix air within the same ductwork, each mini-split zone can be entirely unique to suit the occupants’ preferences or the space’s requirements. So, yes, mini-splits are an excellent option if you’re looking for a zoned system.
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