How Much Does Ductless Air Conditioning Cost?

Do you want to replace your old room air conditioner or central air conditioning unit? Ductless air conditioning is currently the most popular system that appears ideal for a mid-range house. 

A ductless air conditioner is more expensive than a window unit but significantly less expensive than central air conditioning.

The installation cost is not the only factor to consider when purchasing a ductless air conditioning system. Continue reading to learn about ductless ac cost, installation, and maintenance.

Factors affecting Ductless Air Conditioning Installation Cost

Here's a breakdown of each cost contributor:

The Quantity of Cooling Required

Do you want to heat and cool your entire house or just a new addition? Do you live in a four-bedroom rancher or a cosy condo? The larger the area you want to cool, the larger and more expensive your ductless system will be.

Efficiency

Ductless mini-split air conditioners use less energy than central air conditioners. It is due to energy loss through the ductwork. Ductwork losses can account for more than 30% of cooling energy consumption in some cases. A poorly installed, low-quality, or insufficiently sized mini-split system can be as inefficient as any other HVACappliance.

Infrastructure

The overall ductless air conditioner cost will be influenced by the infrastructure already in place at your house. A technician must mount the indoor unit on the wall and place the outdoor unit in your yard on a concrete slab to install a ductless mini-split. In order to run electrical connections, control wiring, and refrigerant lines between the indoor and outdoor units, a technician will also need to drill a hole in the wall. If any of this infrastructure is already in place, installing it might be easier and less expensive.

Power Requirements

If you don't already have a suitable exterior GFCI outlet for the condensing unit to plug into, you'll need to hire a reliable electrician to install one for you.

Schedule an in-home estimate from a reliable air conditioning brand like Hitachi to get the exact ductless air conditioner cost.