A ductless mini split is a great way to heat and cool your home without the need for ductwork. But how do you know what size mini split you need for your home? In this blog post, we’ll answer that question and give you some tips on finding the right size ductless mini split for your home.
The first step in finding the right size mini split for your home is to measure the area that you need to heat and cool. Measuring the square footage of the room will help you determine the size of unit you need.
After measuring, use a mini split sizing calculator or chart to find out what size system best fits your needs. The size is usually measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs). The higher the BTU, the more powerful the unit.Once you know what size system to buy, it’s important to make sure that you get a unit with an appropriate cooling capacity for your home. You can typically find this information on the product tags of the unit.
It’s also important to make sure that your new mini split has a good SEER rating. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio and it measures how efficient an air conditioning system is in cooling your home. The higher the SEER rating, the more efficient your system will be.
What is a Ductless Mini Split?
A ductless mini split is an air conditioner or heat pump that doesn’t require ductwork. They are a great option for homes that don’t have existing ductwork or for rooms that are difficult to cool or heat with conventional central air conditioning or heating systems. Ductless mini splits are also more energy-efficient than traditional systems because they don’t lose energy through ductwork.
How to Find the Right Size for Your Home
The first step in finding the right size mini split for your home is to determine the square footage of the area you want to cool or heat. Once you have that number, you can consult a sizing chart to find out how many BTUs (British Thermal Units) per hour you need to heat or cool that area.
For example, let’s say you want to cooling a 500 square foot area. According to most sizing charts, you would need a 12,000 BTU per hour mini split system. But there are other factors to consider when choosing a mini split, such as the climate you live in and the number of people in the room.
If you live in a hot climate, you might need a higher BTU rating because it takes more energy to cool a room in a hot climate than it does in a cooler climate. And if the room has more people in it, you might also need a higher BTU rating because bodies generate heat and that will make the room feel warmer.
When it comes to choosing a ductless mini split for your home, size matters! You’ll want to make sure you choose a mini split that is the right size for the area you want to cool or heat. The best way to do this is to consult a sizing chart and take into account factors like climate and occupancy. With a little bit of research, you’ll be able to find the perfect sized mini split for your home!