The Inner Workings of a Ductless Mini-Split System
Have you ever wondered how a heat pump system works? The reality is that it’s surprisingly simple, as the indoor and outdoor sections connect through a copper tube containing refrigerant.
First, there’s the outdoor section of the mini-split, which you’ll usually mount beside or behind your home in an accessible area. This part has a compressor, which pushes the refrigerant through an expansion valve where it cools. There’s also a fan responsible for preventing the entire system from overheating as it runs.
The indoor portion of the system mounts right on your wall. It has a compressor and a blower. The gist is that the unit pulls warm air in from inside the house, runs it through the compressor where it interacts with the cold refrigerant, and blows the cool air back into the room. The warmth from the air is absorbed into the refrigerant and released outside.
The cooling or warming process only takes a matter of seconds once the system is up and running, keeping your home at the perfect temperature.
Reach out to Hunt’s Services at 253-533-7500 if you feel a ductless mini-split would be a nice addition to your Puget Sound home.
More Information on Ductless Mini-Split Installations
It’s a good idea to learn as much as possible about this product before investing your hard-earned money, so here’s some additional information:
First, ductless mini-splits are incredibly quiet, with some units running at about 25 decibels. You probably won’t even notice the device is running, so it won’t disrupt your sleep or cause an annoyance while watching TV or eating dinner.
You should also know that maintenance on ductless mini-splits is almost non-existent. The indoor option of the unit has a filter, which you should take out and clean every few months. All you do is remove the filter, vacuum it or run it under water, let it dry, and put it back in.
It’s also recommended that you call Hunt’s Services once yearly to check your refrigerant pressure and flush your condensate line to prolong the unit’s life.
Other than that, your ductless mini-split will keep your Federal Way home cool in the summer and warm in the winter without much attention from you whatsoever.
