During the winter in Roswell, GA, the temperature dips below freezing and seldom climbs much above 50 F. Some people use space heaters in their homes to help stay warm, but ductless mini-splits are a great alternative. Read on to hear about some reasons why ductless mini-splits are a better choice than space heaters for your home.

Efficiency

Like furnace systems, space heaters have to create heat and then move it around. Heaters with fans attached are a good example of this. Ductless mini-splits, on the other hand, move existing heat around rather than having to create it first.

Even when it’s below freezing outside, there’s still heat energy in the air around your home. When properly installed, certain ductless mini-splits will take that heat and bring it inside your home. The efficiency of the system comes from the fact that it doesn’t need to make the heat in the first place.

Safety

Ductless mini-splits don’t have heating elements that could possibly cause a fire. Space heaters also get very hot to the touch, and ductless mini-splits don’t get hot.

Flexibility

Space heaters are only good at making heat. When the winter weather gives way to warmth, you can’t use space heaters again until the cold weather returns. Ductless mini-splits can shift to cooling work, making them even more practical and flexible.

Lower Energy Bill

All that efficiency translates into savings on your energy bill. According to Consumer Reports, that’s because systems with ducts lose energy through those ducts. Because you’ll use less energy, you’ll also reduce your carbon footprint.

We’re a family-owned and -operated business that has been operating since 1962. Collectively, our staff participates in more than 1,000 hours of training each year, and we provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee. So, if you’d like to get a new ductless mini-split or have us do recommended maintenance on one you already have, then call us at E. Smith Heating & Air Conditioning for an appointment.

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