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Have A Small Or Home-Based Office? Here’s The AC You Should Install

Tuesday, May 11th, 2021

At work, you’re juggling deadlines, bouncing between Zoom meetings, and attempting to stay on top of the emails flooding into your inbox. The last thing you need is a hot and stuffy office to distract you from your long to-do list.

One study found that when the temperature rose just one degree, employee absenteeism rose 5%. Keeping your office cool is key for comfort and productivity at work.

As the temperatures start to climb, make sure your office stays cool and comfy so that you can focus on staying productive this summer.

For many small or home-based, a ductless AC system is a smart choice that will keep you cool without any of the costly repercussions or nuisances of other alternatives. Read on to learn more about why a ductless AC system might be best for you.

What Is A Ductless AC System?

Ductless AC systems, also referred to as ductless mini splits, have an indoor unit and an outdoor compressor unit.

The indoor unit is typically mounted on a wall, just above eye level. With a three-inch hole punched through an outdoor wall, a conduit connects the indoor unit to the outdoor compressor.

Other common options for cooling single rooms in buildings without ductwork include window AC units and portable units. Both of these options are loud and less visually pleasing than a ductless system.

Because the ductless system keeps the compressor unit fully outdoors, you won’t have to worry about noise or a clunky machine taking up space in your office.

Some models can connect multiple indoor units to one outdoor unit, meaning that you can cool multiple zones without installing ductwork. Each unit has its own thermostat, helping to minimize hot and cold spots throughout your home or office.

Ductless AC systems have a lifespan of 12-15 years, making them comparable to the lifespan of central air conditioning all while costing much less.

Why Is A Ductless AC System Right for My Office?

There are a number of reasons why a ductless AC system might be right for your office.

Ductless AC systems are a great option if:

You live or work in a building without ductwork installed
Your central AC is expensive to run
You want to focus on cooling one room
You need a more flexible option than central AC
You are focused on reducing your carbon footprint

When you’re focusing on cooling one room at a time, there are a couple of options, including window units and portable air conditioners.

However, window AC units require a window for installation and block out light. They are also less efficient than ductless systems.

Portable AC units are loud and the exhaust pipe can be an eyesore, which isn’t ideal when you are creating an environment that’s optimized for productivity.

For a quiet, efficient, and effective solution that can be installed at minimal cost, a ductless AC system is the best option.

Benefits of a Ductless AC System

For most single-room offices, a ductless AC system keeps the temperature cool without excessive installation costs, disruptive noise while operating, or skyrocketing electric bills.

Here are some of the benefits of a ductwork system for a small office.

No Ductwork Needed

If you do not already have ductwork installed in your home or office, the cost is likely something you are looking to avoid. Installation and maintenance of ductwork are costly. It also requires cutting holes in walls, floors, and ceiling making it more of a construction project than a simple installation.

Not only is ductwork expensive to install, but it’s also inefficient. On average, ductwork systems lose 25% to 40% of their cooling or heating capacity due to leaks and heat conduction.

Flexible and Affordable

Because ductless AC systems only require cutting a small hole in an exterior wall, the installation is far more flexible and affordable than other solutions.

Ductless AC installation costs up to 50% less than central AC installation. One three-inch hole is needed to attach the indoor unit to the outdoor unit, making for minimal installation costs.

Quiet Operation

Portable air conditioners, a common solution for many single-room offices, have a noise level of up to 60 decibels. That’s equivalent to the noise level of a normal conversation. This much noise can be disruptive when you’re on a call or focusing on a detailed task.

On the other hand, ductless systems have a noise level closer to 30 decibels, or the sound of leaves rustling. This makes them perfect for an office environment.

Improved Air Quality

The quality of the air you’re breathing indoors is more important than you might realize. Indoor air pollution contributes to millions of deaths per year. A ductless AC system filters air with a HEPA filter rather than running air through an old and dusty ductwork system.

You can breathe easier knowing that you are reducing health risk. Additionally, a Harvard study found that improved air quality has been proven to increase productivity and cognitive ability for workers.

Energy-Efficient

ENERGY STAR-certified ductless systems use modern fans and compressors making them more efficient than other cooling systems. Some models also use infrared sensors to adjust the temperature based on the room’s occupancy.

This means that cooling your room with a ductless system can cost 30% less than conventional air conditioners. This lessens your electric bill and your carbon footprint.

Find the Right Ductless AC System For You

When you’re searching for the right AC system for you, the first step is to identify which kind of AC system is right for you. But once you’ve decided on a ductless system, you will want to make sure you find the right one.

Mitsubishi units are commonly hailed as the best on the market. With Mitsubishi, you can pair multiple indoor units using one outdoor unit.

Look for an HVAC company that is a Mitsubishi Diamond Certified contractor. Diamond Certified contractors undergo special training from the manufacturer and are able to provide an extended warranty on all parts.

Cool Your Office With a Ductless System Today

Carolina Climate Control is proud to be Mitsubishi Diamond Certified and has a 5-star customer rating. Whether it’s HVAC installation or AC maintenance, you are in the hands of the pros.

For a free estimate from the best ductless AC company in the Lowcountry, contact us today!

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5 Important Facts You Should Know About Mitsubishi Ductless Mini-Split AC Systems

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

With many homeowners in the Lowcountry moving over to ductless air conditioning systems, we often get asked: “Which brand or manufacturer makes the best ductless A/C unit?”

While there are several options out on the market, overall for its combination of long-lasting performance, cost, innovative technology, and aesthetically-pleasing indoor units, we definitely feel the Mitsubishi ductless systems outpace most of the other serious competition out there.

We’ve already reviewed their best, most popular model, but below are 5 more important facts you should know about Mitsubishi Electric’s mini-split air conditioners.

1. They’re Up To 40% More Efficient Than Traditional Systems

Instead of the conventional on/off operation, Mitsubishi A/C’s run at a continuous, low-energy level that helps both maintain a constant comfort level and keeps the energy use down during its operation.

2. They Can Adjust Their Operation Based On Room Occupancy

Using its unique 3D i-see infrared sensor (available on select models), Mitsubishi ductless systems can adjust their temperature and airflow settings based on the heat signatures in the room. So when people enter or leave a room, it optimizes its operation to avoid any hot/cold spots in that room or zone.

3. They Can Be Controlled Remotely

Mitsubishi’s Kumo Cloud application can connect your indoor units via Wi-Fi and allow you to operate your system on your phone, tablet, or PC from anywhere you have an internet connection. You can group multiple zones together for one-touch on/off or temperature adjustments and even control units you have installed in different homes or properties.

4. They Can Help Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Advanced, multi-stage filtration helps capture and help remove anything in the air in your home that might trigger allergies, asthma other things that may impact your indoor air quality.

On select models, they even have a platinum deodorizing filter, which uses nanotechnology to absorb smells and odors in your home.

5. Best When Installed By A Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor

Any type of HVAC system should be installed by a heating and air conditioning professional, but it’s especially important with ductless systems. Setting up multiple zones, matching the equipment to each zone, and properly installing a Mitsubishi mini-split A/C are all vital to you getting the most out of your new system.

Good thing for you, Mitsubishi has its Diamond Contractor program which helps ensure HVAC companies near you go through the proper training on their equipment and reach other important goals that allow you to know that company can best handle your ductless installation.

HVAC companies with the Diamond Contractor status can also offer you the best pricing and warranties on Mitsubishi systems.

With countless ductless systems already installed in the Charleston area, we know the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to different brands & installations.

You can see by the 5 facts we listed about Mitsubishi systems above, when you choose their mini-split systems you know you’ll be getting the best ductless air conditioning solution for your Lowcountry home.

If you need help with your Mitsubishi ductless installation, Carolina Climate Control in Charleston, SC is a certified Diamond Contractor as reviewed above — so you can be sure you’ll be getting the highest quality air conditioning installation to match your high-quality heating and air equipment.

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HVAC Reviews: Mitsubishi Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners

Tuesday, May 7th, 2019

With the challenges that many historic Lowcountry homes and other buildings present, and the increased need for air conditioning flexibility, more area homeowners and property owners are looking into ductless air conditioning options for their HVAC needs.

Sometimes older buildings and homes in our areas just weren’t built with HVAC equipment in mind and others just have a difficult time tapping into existing ductwork.

Other times, homeowners just want a way to cut out the use of their existing ductwork because of flooding and other maintenance items that give them headaches throughout the year.

Finally, people who get new additions to their homes, add pool houses, sheds or other non-connected buildings simply want more simple, cost-effective ways to cool/heat those areas.

Despite many ductless options on the market, the most consistently installed and reliable brand/model that we’ve seen and Lowcountry residents are happy with is the Mitsubishi M-Series Ductless Mini-Split System.

So why is this particular brand and model the most popular we’ve seen?

Several reasons, actually. Here’s a rundown of the Mitsubishi M-Series and a review.

Quick Overview Of Ductless Systems

We’ve written extensively about ductless system setups and operations here in our blog, but in case you aren’t quite familiar with how they work, here’s a quick overview.

Just as it states in its name, ductless systems operate without ductwork. Each area you want cooled/heated in your home will have its own wall-mounted unit that you can operate independently.

This indoor unit is then connected to an outdoor unit via tubing that contains power lines, refrigerant lines, and condensate lines, which all serve to condition the air in your home like a traditional system would.

Multiple indoor units can run off of one outdoor unit, setting up “zones” in your home that each function independently of each other giving you granular control over each area in your home.

Personalized Comfort & Two-Way Operation

Perhaps one of the most-liked features of ductless systems is its ability to customize the comfort levels over particular parts of your home. With traditional systems, you may find a room or other area of your home to be “too warm” or “too cold”; this is taken care of with ductless systems as you can adjust each of those areas to the perfect temperature.

These adjustments can be made to cool or heat those areas as well. With particular M-Series models, you’ll be able to get two-way operation: cooling for the summertime and heating for the winter.

Year-round, customized comfort made easy with Mitsubishi.

kumo cloud Wireless Controls

Another thing that sets the Mitsubishi brand apart, is the kumo cloud wireless control feature.

With a few simple accessories, each indoor unit of yours can be wirelessly connected to your home’s WiFi, connecting them to the kumo cloud interface. You then can download the kumo cloud app on your phone or tablet giving you control over every unit in your home from essentially anywhere you have a connection to the internet.

You can then setup schedules, batch control (control multiple units at once), and even connect multiple buildings (work & home for example).

Personalized comfort in the palm of your hand.

The Bottom Line

On top of these great features, the Mitsubishi M-Series systems give you some of the highest efficiency operations on the ductless market.

Your system doesn’t have to use energy to push air around your ductwork so right away it can use less energy than a traditional system. Combined with the M-Series state-of-the-art components you can easily see how it can save you money each month.

Wrapping Things Up

After years of installing, servicing, and repairing HVAC systems in the Lowcountry, we know what works and what doesn’t for Charleston area homeowners.

The Mitsubishi M-Series Ductless Mini-Split units are one of those systems that stands above other ductless options out there and we know will work for all of your residential ductless operation needs.

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