How a Ductless Mini Split Can Benefit Your Facility

Although they are best known as a heating and cooling solution for residential applications, ductless mini splits are finding their way into commercial settings in Downers Grove.

In the residential realm, they turn garages, home additions, and sunrooms into livable environments. Homeowners who want heating and cooling without extending or installing ductwork use a ductless mini split to achieve their goals. 

Commercial buildings also benefit from the same ductless technology used in homes.

A ductless system may be more cost-effective than adding ductwork for small heating and cooling projects within a building. It is a practical solution for areas, like an IT room with temperature needs that differ from adjacent spaces. Or outbuildings that need a separate HVAC system.

It fulfills the need for flexibility and energy efficiency when heating and cooling a commercial property.

At Amber Mechanical, we have years of experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining all commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.  Our licensed pros work with ducted and ductless systems and can implement whichever suits your needs. However, designing and installing a ductless system is much faster than planning, constructing, and installing ductwork and related HVAC equipment.

What Is a Ductless System?

A ductless mini split consists of indoor, outdoor, and connecting units. A heat pump with compressor and condenser coils sits outdoors. An air handler containing evaporator coils and a fan hangs on a wall indoors. Electrical wire, refrigerant tubing, and a condensate drain connect the indoor and outdoor units.

The heat pump extracts heat from the air and moves it indoors or outdoors via refrigerant. The indoor unit blows conditioned air directly into the surrounding area.

The outdoor heat pump can operate with just one or multiple air handlers.

Our professionals at Amber Mechanical can install several indoor units to create zoned heating and cooling in your commercial space. Each air handler has a thermostat, enabling you to set different comfort levels from room to room.

Compact System

We can place a ductless mini split almost anywhere in your Downers Grove building. The system takes up little room and is less invasive than ducted systems.  A small hole in the wall is all it takes to run the conduit from the air handlers to the outdoor unit.

We strategically place air handlers where they maximize airflow and provide the best heating and cooling experience for employees and customers. We avoid interfering with other equipment or marring the area’s aesthetic.

Ductless Benefits

• Ducted systems heat and cool every room at the same temperature. A ductless mini split offers flexibility by enabling you to set temperatures independently in rooms equipped with a ductless air handler. You can dial the temperature back or turn the unit off in unoccupied rooms, saving energy and money on utility expenses. 

• A ductless mini split is a perfect solution if you use a ducted system for most of your commercial building but need additional heating or cooling in a specific area. Warehouse offices, computer rooms, and restaurant kitchens are among the locations that might benefit.

• A ductless mini split solves the challenge of heating and cooling a room must maintain separate HVAC for health reasons. An animal shelter, for example, might keep its furry occupants comfortable with ducted heating and cooling while separating newcomers into a quarantine room outfitted with a ductless mini split and ventilator.

• Ductless mini splits improve the indoor air quality (IAQ) in your commercial building. Each air handler blows conditioned air through one or more filters to capture contaminants.

• Aging, unmaintained, and improperly installed ductwork can waste conditioned air. These losses account for 30 percent of the energy used to heat and cool a space, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Ductless mini splits save money on energy expenses because they do not waste air through ducts.

Add a Ductless System Today

Get heating and cooling only where you need it with a ductless mini split. Ask Amber Mechanical for a consultation. Call us at 800-592-6237 or request service online.