Benefits of Going Ductless
Monthly savings on your energy bill
Heat your home for a fraction of the cost of electric furnaces or baseboard, wall and ceiling heat – reducing monthly electrical bills by up to 50 percent.
Increased comfort year-round
Warm or cool air is distributed more efficiently and evenly than with traditional electric heaters, making your living areas more comfortable.
Heating and cooling in one system
Ductless systems come with built-in cooling capabilities, providing you with air conditioning during warm summer months.
Easy, low-cost installation
Your new system can be installed hassle-free, with no expensive or invasive ductwork required, and can be completed in half a day.
Rebates from electric utilities
Many utilities offer rebates of up to $1,500 on ductless installations, helping their customers improve home comfort energy-efficiency.
How It Works
Ductless heating and cooling systems are two-way heat pumps that transfer heat between outdoor and indoor air to create a comfortable temperature in your home. Using a refrigerant vapor compression cycle – like a common household refrigerator, ductless systems collect heat from outside and deliver it inside the house when your home needs to be heated, and do the opposite when summer heat requires a cooling cycle. Ductless systems use variable speed compressors with inverter technology (AC to DC) in order to continuously match the heating or cooling load. Each system includes three main components:
Outdoor Unit
Indoor Unit
Remote ControlHow It Works
Ductless heating and cooling systems are two-way heat pumps that transfer heat between outdoor and indoor air to create a comfortable temperature in your home. Using a refrigerant vapor compression cycle – like a common household refrigerator, ductless systems collect heat from outside and deliver it inside the house when your home needs to be heated, and do the opposite when summer heat requires a cooling cycle. Ductless systems use variable speed compressors with inverter technology (AC to DC) in order to continuously match the heating or cooling load. Each system includes three main components:
Electric Heat Comparison
Want to know how ductless heat pumps stack up against other electric heating systems? This in-depth chart compares the features and benefits of a ductless heat pump against other heating types.
| Ductless Heat Pump | Electric Resistance Heating | Electric Forced-Air Furnace | Ducted Central Air-Source Heat Pump | |
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| Provides consistent comfort | Best | Poor | Good | Best |
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Noise level (indoor)
Decibel ranges are from manufacturer specifications and HVAC industry partners. Learn more about decibel levels from the American Speech and Language Association. |
Low - Medium | Low-Medium | Medium | Medium |
Noise level (outdoor)
Decibel ranges are from manufacturer specifications and HVAC industry partners. Learn more about decibel levels from the American Speech and Language Association. |
Medium | High | ||
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| Utility rebates available | up to $1,500 | Maybe | ||
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| State and federal tax credits | $300 to $1,600 |
$300 to $1,425
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Typical installation cost
Forced-air furnace and ducted central air-source heat pump include costs to install ductwork in home. If your home currently has ducts installed, installation costs would be significantly reduced. |
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Typical estimated upgrade cost from electric baseboard, wall or ceiling heat
Estimated costs based on utility rebate application data and HVAC industry partners. *Includes cost to install ductwork in home. If your home currently has ducts installed, upgrade costs would be significantly reduced. |
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Typical estimated upgrade cost from electric forced-air furnace
Estimated costs based on utility rebate application data and HVAC industry partners. |
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| Energy efficient in open living spaces | Best | Poor | Good | Good |
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| Flexible, space-saving installation |
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| Handheld remote control included |
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| No ducting required |
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