Ductless mini-splits offer long-lasting, efficient, zoned cooling.

ductless ac long island, ny When you own a rental property, your primary concerns are your tenants’ comfort and keeping your expenses down. As summer starts heating up, both considerations become extra challenging — especially if your property has no ductwork.

Before the 1960s, central air conditioning was less common than it is today. Many households we service on the North Fork and East End of Long Island were built without ducts and use a boiler in the winter.

Some property owners think the only solution for a home without ductwork is a series of window A/C units. This isn’t the case, and window units are not a great option for comfort or affordability. They can’t cover a large cooling area. They’re loud and horribly inefficient. Plus, window A/C units block your tenants’ views.

For older Suffolk County homes without ducts, we recommend that homeowners install ductless mini-splits.

What are ductless mini-splits?

Ductless mini-splits are ingenious long-term cooling options that don’t require the invasive and costly installation of new ductwork. Mini-split systems consist of two main components: an indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor. They connect through thin lines in your walls, and several indoor units can connect to a single compressor.

The air handler draws in warm air from a room, and the system expels the heat outside. Then, refrigerant lines return cooled air back to your rooms.

How mini-splits help save money & ensure tenants’ comfort

We cannot overstate how beneficial a ductless ac system is for you and your tenants. Consider these advantages:

Easy installation. Unlike the extensive and pricy process of installing a complete central A/C system from scratch, mini-split installation requires only minor drilling to run lines and hang equipment. We can often complete the work in one day, so you don’t need to relocate your tenants.
Zoned cooling. With central A/C, you need to keep all your rooms at the same temperature, but the air handlers in a mini-split system work independently. You can leave unoccupied zones warmer and lower your electricity costs considerably.
No cool air is lost in leaky ducts. The Department of Energy has found that over 30 percent of a home’s A/C-related energy consumption can be attributable to duct loss. Ductless mini-splits don’t have this problem.
Longer service life. When properly maintained, mini-splits can last more than 20 years, way longer than central A/C or window units.
Mini-splits are infinitely more attractive than window units. No more ugly A/C equipment hanging out open windows. These indoor air handlers are sleek, compact and can be positioned out of sight.

Trust Burt’s Reliable for your ductless mini-split installation!

For over 100 years, eastern Long Island households have trusted us for home comfort services. This is true of full-time residents, vacation homeowners and rental property owners. As a Fujitsu Elite Contractor, we can provide expert installation of a top-of-the-line ductless A/C system for your rental home.

See all the state-of-the-art cooling products Burt’s Reliable offers. Contact us today for more information.