Ductless Heat Pumps

Ductless (“mini-spit” or “zonal”) heat pumps were developed over 30 years ago to efficiently serve the Japanese housing market.  Since then, these heat pumps have evolved technically and in terms of product lines and applications, making them the preferred heating and cooling system in Europe and Asia.  We Americans are starting to pay attention.

The Heat Pump Store thinks the following are the headlines regarding ductless heat pumps:

Ductless heat pumps are ductless. Duct systems are expensive, hard to get right and waste energy (20-30% on average).  Ducts also host dirt, dust, allergens and mold; they need to be cleaned, but rarely are.  Ductless heat pumps distribute conditioned air more directly and more evenly than “typical” systems. 

Ductless heat pumps are heat pumps.  Heat pump technology has evolved much faster than other heating technologies and, in most areas of the country, heat pumps provide heat for less money than “typical” systems using natural gas, oil, propane or wood/pellets.  Ductless heat pumps are some of the most efficient heat pumps available. 


Modern ductless heat pumps are sophisticated, inverter-driven, variable speed heating and cooling systems.  Variable speed is the key.  Ductless heat pumps provide steady comfort while only using the energy needed to satisfy the heating and cooling requirements of your home.  Most of the year, a properly sized ductless heat pump operates steadily at far less than full speed, providing more consistent comfort for less energy. Compared to electric resistance heat, ductless heat pumps heat for approximately one-third of the cost of while providing improved comfort and indoor air quality.  There is no comparison between room air conditioners and ductless heat pumps.

Many world-class manufacturers build and distribute ductless heat pumps.  Companies you have heard of such as Mitsubishi, Panasonic, Sanyo, Samsung, and LG all make ductless heat pumps (along with others you may have not heard of such as Daikin and Fujitsu).  This is because ductless heat pumps are the future of heating and cooling.  As you would expect from these types of companies, ductless heat pumps are well engineered products that are amazingly quiet, efficient, and reliable. 

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