Choosing a system to heat your home in the winter months is an important investment. It usually means sitting down and doing a bit of research, making some calls, or asking around to see what other friends and family use to heat their own homes. There are 3 main options consisting of heat pumps, furnaces, or boilers. Before you can make a decision though, it’s probably best to know a …
Ductless air systems and ductless heat pumps systems aren’t like your standard window air conditioners. They have both an indoor air handler unit and an outdoor compressor unit. They’re known as mini split systems, basically because they’re a smaller version of a central air conditioning system, which is also a split system. By comparison a window air conditioner is just a temporary cooling addition that’s good for one small room, …
About a month ago Harold and Jenny (Names Changed To Protect Privacy) called Ductless Air in need of a cooling solution for their Toronto home. They weren’t sure what could be done because of the layout and age of their home, but for our Ductless Air technician all signs pointed to a new ductless air conditioner.
A New Ductless Air Conditioner For Harold & Jenny
Harold and Jenny had purchased their home …
In a city as big and expensive as Toronto and the GTA, upgrading your home is a big step. You’ll need to consider all the factors before spending your hard-earned money on something like a ductless ac system. Have a look below to get a better idea of the benefits of installing one, as well as the brands available on the market today.
What To Know Before Investing
In older homes, a …
Homes in Toronto and the GTA usually fall into one of two categories. You either have a much older house or a newly built house or condo. In the case of the new ones, central air conditioning is almost a guarantee. Vents are installed to deliver warm and cold air to your new residence. On the other hand, older homes may not have such luxuries, and installing them won’t …
If you’ve got a window air conditioner you know how noisy they can be. On top of that they’re a big power drain and can be a costly addition to your home. Ductless air systems are an excellent alternative for a number of reasons, and can save you lots of money in the long-term.
Ductless Air Systems: Advantages & Disadvantages
Comfort: Window air conditioners aren’t great at evenly distributing cooling throughout a …
If you live somewhere with more moderate summer temperatures like Northern Ontario then you may not need central air conditioning. If you live in an older home you might not have the luxury of central air conditioning and have to rely on other types of air conditioning. Even if you live in Toronto, York Region or the rest of the GTA you might find that in the spring, fall and …
New ductless air conditioners have come a long way since their infancy. Companies like LG, Daikin, Panasonic and Mitsubishi offer some of the most energy-efficient units on the market. In addition to their energy-efficiency they’re also very stylish and come packed with lots of great features that consumers love.
New Ductless Air Conditioners: Inverter Technology
Inverter technology provides the ductless air conditioner the ability to run at multiple speeds. This means that …
Ductless air conditioning systems are very common in North America, but it wasn’t always. Invented in Japan in the 1970’s, ductless air conditioning systems were originally designed as a window unit alternative, and have gradually evolved over the years. The idea was to always provide spot or area cooling to homes and businesses, but since then entire comprehensive system approaches are more common.
Initially, they were offered as solutions for small areas …
You’ve had your trusty and reliable ductless air conditioner for so long you don’t even remember having it installed. Ductless air conditioners are machines and like all machines they eventually need maintenance, repair and ultimately replacement. It might seem like it will be daunting or expensive, but realistically ductless air replacement is easy!
Ductless Air Replacement
The good news about ductless air replacement is that when your ductless air conditioner stops working …
Some people eat ice cream, other flock to the beach, and some dive head first into swimming pools, but there’s no better way to beat the heat than with a brand new air conditioner. If you live in a home without an air conditioner or its old, unreliable, or noisy it might be time for a new air conditioner.
People around Toronto have been blessed with great summer weather this year, …
Installing ductless air conditioning is an excellent cooling solution for homes and businesses. When it comes to installing ductless air conditioning there are a few things you should know. Check out this great list of things to consider about installing ductless air conditioning, so you can make the right choices moving forward.
Things To Consider When Installing Ductless Air Conditioning
Ductless air conditioning is an excellent solution for homes that don’t …
You may have heard that ductless air conditioning is better than other types of air conditioning. This statement isn’t completely wrong because it’s an excellent choice, but it’s important to know when you should choose ductless air installation over other options. A few common conceptions surrounding ductless air conditioning is that it doesn’t waste energy cooling areas that aren’t in use and that ductless air installation costs less. There are …
Ductless, mini split air conditioners have lots of potential applications in all types of residential, commercial and institutional scenarios. These systems are typically found in old homes that don’t have existing duct systems or small commercial storefronts. They’re essential when ductwork isn’t present but affordable, efficient and reliable cooling and heating solutions are needed. Mini Split air conditioner repair and maintenance costs are typically lower than most other air conditioning …
As a homeowner with a ductless AC system it’s important to know that there are things that you can take care of in between scheduled maintenance appointments that can keep your ductless AC system operating properly and efficiently. The HVAC and ductless AC experts at Novel have assembled a quick and easy to understand list of things that every homeowner can do to keep their ductless AC unit running well.
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At some point in home ownership the decision to renovate or move comes up. Both have their pros and cons, but if you make the decision to renovate then it’s important to note that there are options other than central air conditioning when it comes to home cooling. Central air conditioning is often the first thought of homeowners when they want to improve their home cooling, but if you live …
You rely on your air conditioner to keep you and your family cool during the hot Toronto summertime. Whether you live in Toronto, York Region and the GTA you need to know that your air conditioner is working properly and there is a company that you can count on the ensure it remains reliable all summer long. When you have a problem with your air conditioner it’s important to call a …
SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) is a measure of an air conditioner’s efficiency. The higher the rating the more energy-efficient an air conditioning unit is. If you’re interested you can find out more about the exact way SEER in calculated here. Essentially, it’s a ratio of the cooling capacity of an air conditioner to the amount of power it takes to operate.
When it comes time to purchase a new air …
Ductless air conditioners are excellent cooling solutions. They can effectively keep you and your family cool during hot summer months in Toronto, but like any machine or cooling system they require regular maintenance to operate properly and efficiently.
Ductless air conditioners are quiet, affordable, efficient, and reliable systems and keeping them in tip-top shape is the best way to ensure they stay that way. A properly maintained ductless air conditioner will …
One of the most common questions our technicians are asked is why are ductless air conditioners a good cooling solution for either a home or office. There are numerous reasons to choose ductless air conditioners for your home cooling needs, and we’ve listed them here to help our customers completely understand why we install and maintain so many ductless air conditioners throughout Toronto, York …
