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If you’re a homeowner and don’t have the requisite ductwork to facilitate a central air conditioning system, then you’ll want to go with a mini split air conditioner. A Mitsubishi mini-split is capable of effectively cooling multiple areas of your home at the same time but does not require any ductwork as is the case with central air conditioning systems.
For instance, the Mitsubishi MXZ-5C42NA2-U1 ductless mini split system will cover up to 5 zones.
Below is a breakdown of the specifics of a mini-split air conditioning system.
Before choosing a mini-split over other air conditioning systems you’ll need to weigh carefully the pros and cons.
Pros of a Mitsubishi Ductless Mini Split MXZ-4C36NA2
One of the biggest advantages of choosing a mini-split unit is that you won’t be burdened with the need to retrofit your home. Having to retrofit your home in order to get a central air conditioning system installed can cost you thousands of dollars. For instance, a single condenser may be connected to as many as four evaporators all of which serve various rooms in your home.
The Mitsubishi MXZ-4C36NA2 is capable of regulating air within four different rooms in your home.
In addition, since ductless air conditioning systems don’t require complicated tubing or wiring you don’t need to get a contractor to help you install as you can do it yourself.
Another advantage is that they take away the inconvenience factor. Most mini-splits are installed either high on a wall or on the ceiling unlike air conditioning units that have to be mounted on a window. Most homeowners find this both inconvenient as well as unsecure since the window-mounted air conditioner is exposed to the home’s exterior. Unfortunately, window break-ins are very common.
Mitsubishi Mini Split AC System Types
When choosing a mini-split air conditioning system you will need to decide which unit is best for you. There are two types of mini-splits that are common:
- Single Zone Mini-Split
- Multi Zone Mini-Split
Even though single zone units are less expensive, they are generally used to cool of one area of the home and are more ideal for smaller homes such as studio apartments. On the other hand multiple zone mini-split units are designed to cool more than one space at a time. Since they need to have a higher capacity and consume more power they tend to cost more.
How Mitsubishi Minisplits Work
As far as function is concerned, mini-split units work in the same way as other air conditioning systems, that is, they facilitate the movement of hot and cold air in your home.
During hot summer days, your mini-split evaporator will extract the heat inside your home and direct it to the condenser which in turn releases it outside. During cold seasons, the system reverses taking cold air outside.
Mini-split air conditioning units are great for moving either cold or hot air from one room to the next. Using a mini-split you could easily direct the cold air from your basement to your bedroom upstairs.
BTUs
BTU stands for British Thermal Units and is a measure of how much energy is required to either heat or cool the air in your home. A mini-split’s capacity is measured using BTUs and a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) rating. Both SEER and BTU help determine the strength of airflow.
A single mini-split system should have a minimum SEER rating of 13 (federal minimum) and 24, 000 BTU.
Where To Install Mitsubishi Ductless Minisplits
Design plays a key role in any remodeling project and mini-splits are no exception. Fortunately, it is possible to have your ductless unit installed in a number of areas in your home.
Mini splits can be easily attached on a high wall or ceiling. It used to be that homeowners preferred installing ductless units high on the walls but recently this trend is changing and more homeowners now prefer to have their units disguised in the ceiling.
There are a number of ways you can choose to install a Mitsubishi mini-split by yourself. You may have it:
- Suspended
- Concealed
- Recessed
These three different ways of installing a ductless mini-split are perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to disrupt their home’s aesthetic.
At HVACDirect.com we offer a wide variety of affordable ductless Mitsubishi mini split systems. Find a wide range of these units here:
Single zone mini split systems
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