Updated February 2023
A Daikin ductless mini-split starts around $4,500 to $5,500 for a single room in the Philadelphia, PA area. That’s for the heat pump and indoor air handler that will provide impeccable heating and cooling, ready to turn on. Ductless systems can be extended to condition multiple zones in your home. A system for the entire home can go up to $25,000.
Is it worth it? Best to ask somebody who already has one, but we already know the answer.
A Daikin system offers features and benefits you could never get with a furnace or central air. And, after that initial investment, you’ll save money months after month for years to come. In most cases, the system ends up paying for itself.
If you want to know more about how these work, click here. Then, come back to this article to learn:
- What makes these systems so great
- How long they last versus conventional HVAC
- How they save you money over time
- How you can save money upfront
Benefits of a Daikin Mini Split Heat Pump System
A Daikin mini split heat pump system offers state-of-the-art heating and cooling in ways conventional HVAC just can’t. Four big benefits are:
- Zoned HVAC for Maximum Comfort
- Eliminating Hot and Cold Spots
- Whisper-Quiet Operation
- Saving Money on Energy Bills
Let’s look closer at each of these.
Zoned HVAC for Maximum Comfort
A Daikin mini split gives you the power of a central heating and air conditioning system with the precise room-by-room control of a window AC or portable heater. We call this “Zoned HVAC,” where each room, or zone, in your home gets its own customized treatment.
DOWNLOAD MY DUCTLESS PRODUCT GUIDE SCHEDULE MY ESTIMATEThe secret to this is the air handlers. Each one has a built-in thermostat to regulate the temperature in the zone where it’s located.
This is how that problem room finally gets cool enough in the summer or warm enough in the winter: You’re not relying on one thermostat in another part of the house, where the temperature is different.
Use a single-zone system — one air handler with one heat pump — to treat only one problem room. Or, add more air handlers throughout the house to take care of your entire home.
Eliminating Hot and Cold Spots
Sometimes, you feel a difference in temperature even in the same room. It’s especially common with open floor plans or rooms with high ceilings. Ductless air conditioning and heating can finally get rid of these uncomfortable hot and cold spots.
Once again, the secret’s in the air handlers. They’re much more sophisticated than pushing forced air through ductwork and vents.
Instead, each unit has special sensors that detect even slight temperature changes in a room. Once they find those spots, specialized fans direct the air to the exact spots that need it.
Whisper-Quiet Operation
The biggest complaint we hear about window air conditioners — well, after sky-high electric bills — is how loud they are! People can’t talk or watch TV sometimes when it’s running.
Forced-air systems aren’t as bad, but they’re not far behind. You still notice every time your heating or air conditioner kicks on.
Daikin ductless is much quieter.
Even when they are running at full power, and nothing in the room is making noise, you’ll barely hear a thing. They’re literally as quiet as leaves rustling.
Saving Money on Energy Bills
Once you have your new ductless system up and running, you’ll watch your energy bills plummet.
Thanks to the INVERTER technology behind the Daikin mini split heat pump system, you’ll use way less electricity than before to heat and cool your home.
Imagine it like cruise control for your car: Instead of using a lot of energy to stop and start all the time, the system works almost all the time, but does so in a low-power mode.
You’re probably used to hearing your furnace or central air cycle on and off a few times an hour. It’s correcting things when the temperature drifts a few degrees from where you want it.
That means pushing extra heating or cooled air. And, there’s a lot of wear and tear from stopping and starting.
Instead, the Daikin systems spend most of the time in low-power mode, maintaining the temperature. It’s a lot easier than blasting hot or cool air to fix things. And, the systems last longer, with fewer problems, without all the extra work.
How Long Does Ductless Last?
A Daikin ductless system can last you up to 20 twenty years. But, to make it that long, it needs proper maintenance and care. Fortunately, that usually means a quick annual tune-up and regularly cleaning the filters.
Meanwhile, compare that to the average lifespan of a central air conditioner condenser, which is around 15 years. And, while some gas furnaces go for up to thirty years, many don’t make it to 20.
Energy Rebates and Heating and Air Conditioning Financing in Philadelphia, PA
Along with the money you save month-to-month, you don’t have to pay full-price for the state-of-the-art comfort. Energy rebates can take hundreds off the price of a new system. And, with heating and air conditioning financing, you can offset small monthly payments with the money you save on your utility bills.
In Philadelphia and across the Delaware Valley, PECO offers rebates to homeowners who buy new energy-efficient appliances. These systems meet the requirements.
And, with the right financing, you can spread the remaining cost out over a year or more. Compare that to your smaller energy bills, especially in the middle of summer and dead of winter. With a system for your entire house, it’s possible to end up paying less in the long run.
Daikin Ductless Mini Split Installations In Philadelphia, PA
Are you ready to upgrade your home’s comfort while saving money on your bills? If so, fill out the form to get a free consultation today.
A certified HVAC company will walk you through the process and recommend the best options for your home and budget. From there, you’ll create a system that’s custom-made and just right for you.
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