{"id":771,"date":"2023-11-27T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/?p=771"},"modified":"2025-04-25T08:11:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T13:11:16","slug":"how-ductless-heating-works-and-why-it-may-be-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/how-ductless-heating-works-and-why-it-may-be-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"How Ductless Heating Works and Why It May Be Right for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ductless-System_1080x1440.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ductless-System_1080x1440-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Hand holding remote control pointed at a wall-mounted ductless mini split AC unit, showing mini split installation in use.\" class=\"wp-image-772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ductless-System_1080x1440-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ductless-System_1080x1440-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ductless-System_1080x1440.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to say goodbye to ductwork and all the maintenance (and space) that it demands. Understanding how these new ductless systems work is important, and because you\u2019re reading this post, it\u2019s safe to assume that going ductless has been on your mind lately. If you\u2019re curious how it works and if it\u2019s the right <a href=\"\/heating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"This Means Your Furnace Is in Dire Need of Repair\">HVAC in Shreveport<\/a> for your home and family, then this is perfect: we\u2019re going to clarify everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ductless Systems Replace Traditional Ductwork with Individual Air Handlers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now, if you have a central heating and cooling system, they use ductwork as a delivery system for conditioned air. Those ducts snare through your ceiling and walls, leading to vents in each room. If your current heater is older, this could be a good time to review whether to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/repair-or-replace-your-old-furnace\/\">repair or replace your old furnace<\/a> as you weigh a switch to ductless. With ductless heads, they\u2019re essentially standalone air conditioners that don\u2019t need ductwork to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re as powerful (in some cases, even more powerful) than your existing HVAC unit and have more than capable heating abilities. They also act as air conditioners, so both functions are wrapped into one unit. Adding multiple individual heads allows you to control your comfort in a more granular way than you\u2019re used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoned Comfort: Heat Each Room Separately<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of your living room as one zone of your home, then your bedrooms as another, and so on. You don\u2019t need to have a ductless head in each room, but you can have more than a single head and strategically position them throughout your home so they provide the best possible effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy when your bedroom is warm during the day, but you don\u2019t need that same level of warmth in the living room, that\u2019s okay. You can set different temperatures on individual heads to create intentional varying temperatures throughout your home. This helps you control heating and cooling costs much more efficiently than before\u2014especially when paired with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/dont-forget-heating-maintenance\/\">regular heating maintenance<\/a> to maximize system performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Advantages of Ductless Heating Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s wrap this up by simply listing some of the main benefits that you get by going ductless. Here are many of the reasons people love making the switch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved energy efficiency with more control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zoned heating and cooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On average, ductless saves money over ducted units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fairly quick installation process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Versatile functions for heating, cooling, and fan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More points of contact to improve indoor air quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mesh filters you can clean instead of paying to replace standard HVAC filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saves space compared to traditional HVAC units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works quietly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lowers carbon footprint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Ductless Heating May Be the Right Choice for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, going ductless is the right move for you and for your family. Many homes benefit from it, but to be sure, it\u2019s time to schedule a pre-installation appointment. We\u2019ll inspect your current HVAC setup, viable spots for new ductless heads to go, and help you find the best solution for your budget and family. If you&#8217;re also planning a full upgrade, here\u2019s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moonsair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/how-to-prepare-your-home-for-a-new-heater-installation\/\">prepare your home for a new heater installation<\/a> ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact-us\/send-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact us today<\/strong><\/a><strong> to schedule your ductless heating system installation as soon as possible. Moon&#8217;s Air has provided whole-home comfort since 1971. Call us for service today\u2014it&#8217;s good to be Mooned!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;ve heard that going ductless could be beneficial, but how much do you really know about it? 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