Hot weather is quickly approaching so now is the time to start thinking about a cooling solution for your Portland Oregon home. ENERGY STAR rated ductless heat pumps are a great option as they are versatile and can be used to cool and heat 1 room or your entire house.
If you don’t know much about how they work, check out this past post about ductless heat pumps where we describe in detail how they operate.
There are many brands of ductless heat pumps though this post will focus on Mitsubishi Electric Cooling and Heating systems.
FYI-in addition to ductless heat pumps, these systems are often referred to as mini-splits, ductless systems or a combination of these so don’t be confused when you hear them called different things as they all refer to the same type of system.
Complete control over your comfort
Whether your system is for 1 room or the entire house, each room has its own indoor unit and controller so every room can be set at a different temperature. Having the ability to set the temperature different for each room is not only great for your comfort level but you’ll spend less money on your monthly utility bill as you no longer have to heat/cool rooms you don’t use.
Here’s the highlights about these ductless systems.
- Whisper-quiet operation
- Easy to use controller for each indoor unit for precise temp control
- Dual or triple filtration for cleaner air
- Indoor units can be mounted on the wall or ceiling
- Up to 26 SEER (depends on unit/single zone systems have higher SEER ratings)
Advanced technology = energy efficiency
The Mitsubishi systems use Inverter-driven compressors to automatically adjust to changing conditions in the room so that your ideal temperature setting is always maintained. The idea is that it uses the smallest amount of energy possible to keep the desired temperature-no more, no less. This advanced sensor technology makes it up to 40% more efficient than standard window units and will reduce your energy consumption. As a result, you’ll save money.
Allergen filtration at its best
If you or anyone in your family suffers from allergies, asthma or other breathing-related problems, you know how important it is to keep the air inside your home as clean as possible. Mitsubishi uses a multi-stage filtration system to remove airborne particles and contaminants to give you the highest quality of indoor air so you and your family can breathe easier.
Dual or Triple filtration
Large hybrid catechin pre-filter absorbs odor-causing gases.
Blue-enzyme, anti-allergen filter reduces germs, bacteria and viruses and catches dust, pollens, mites and other particles.
Platinum Catalyst (available in some systems) uses nanotechnology for absorbing odors.
Bonus-the filters are easy to clean and can last up to 10 years when cleaned on a regular basis.
Eco-friendly so everyone wins
All Mitsubishi systems use eco-friendly technology which means you can feel good about installing it because it’s good for the planet. It won the 2012 Building Green award and was given the GREEN PRODUCT award by Building Products Magazine for its energy efficiency, resource efficiency and health and comfort.
Here’s why it’s good for the environment
- Increased energy efficiency-uses smart sensor technology to control room temperature.
- Designed for zoning-if a room isn’t in use, it can be shut off or temp lowered to conserve energy.
- Eco-friendly refrigerant R410A does not contribute at all to depleting the ozone layer.
- Equipment meets standards and guidelines set by ENERGY STAR, EPA and others in the industry
- The number of parts in the indoor unit has been reduced by using modular components (better for recycling).
- Long lasting washable filter results in less impact on landfills.
- Designed for recycling-at end of their life individual components can be easily taken apart and recycled.
Variety of ENERGY STAR units
There’s many indoor and outdoor units from which to choose so whether you have 1 room to heat/cool or we’re installing the ductless system for your entire house, all of them use the same energy efficient and eco-friendly technology we have described above.
If you’re not sure if a ductless heat pump is right for you, Midway Heating gives free estimates so contact us to set up your appointment. We’ll assess your needs and come up with the best cooling solution for your Portland home.
