Ductless Heat Pumps

If you are looking for a more efficient way to heat your Maryland or Washington, DC home without the major investment of a geothermal or air-source heat pump, consider installing a ductless heat pump. Ductless heat pumps are easy to install and provide massive energy savings, making them a great primary heat source for electrically heated homes. And now through the end of this year, certain ductless heat pumps qualify for a tax credit from the federal government worth up to 30% of the cost of the system (including installation!).

Benefits of ductless heat pumps

In addition to being very cost effective, ductless heat pumps are extremely easy to install. They do not require any expensive or invasive ductwork; instead, all you need to install a ductless heat pump is a three-inch hole in your wall or ceiling. After that, simply mount the indoor and outdoor units and connect the refrigerant lines and electrical connections. Adding a line to an additional room is as easy as connecting a new heat pump unit to your outdoor one. Ductless heat pumps distribute air much better than conventional heating systems as well, heating rooms evenly and eliminating hot and cool spots.

Ductless heat pumps can be controlled via remote control, which also functions as a programmable thermostat. Systems offer many different modes of operation, including quiet, high or timer. If you prefer, you can have wall mounted controls installed as well.

To increase efficiency, ductless heat pumps can be arranged in "zones" that can be individually heated or cooled, preventing costly over-heating that is common with conventional central heating systems. Ductless heat pumps eliminate air leaks that commonly occur in air ducts. Ductless heat pumps can also be combined with existing electric baseboards in bedrooms and bathrooms to provide additional heat when necessary. When used effectively, ductless heat pumps can reduce your monthly heating bills by as much as 50%!

Ductless heat pump repair

If you find that your ductless heating system is not heating as well as it used to or if the pump is making strange noises when it turns on, you may need to have your system repaired. At Michael Bonsby HVAC we can repair any brand of ductless heating system to ensure that your system's efficiency and heating capacity lasts for years to come.

Best ways to use a ductless heat pump

Ductless heat pumps can replace or supplement existing zonal heating units such as electric baseboards, woodstoves, or space heaters. For instance, a single ductless heat pump can be used to heat main areas of your home, while existing electric baseboards can be used to heat bedrooms and bathrooms.

If you are planning on adding an addition to your home, or converting an attic into a living space, you should consider installing a ductless heat pump as well. A ductless heat pump can be added on to your existing heat system and can provide effective and efficient heating and cooling to your new room without the hassle of extending your home's ductwork or adding electric resistance heaters.

Many new homes being built these days are being specifically designed to take advantage of the capabilities of ductless heat pumps. Systems are usually installed in individual zones to make installation even simpler.

If you want a way to drastically reduce your energy costs without the immediate expense of installing an air-source or geothermal heat pump in your Maryland or Washington, DC home, call Michael Bonsby and ask about installing a ductless heat pump today. Our certified trained technicians can assess your needs and install the most efficient system for you.