The holiday home we stayed at had a ductless heat pump

I love traveling because I learn new things I can try at home. My last holiday was during our wedding anniversary. My wife and I had planned to take time off parenting and go for a weekend getaway at a cozy holiday home we’d been recommended to. While at the holiday home, I noticed that the HVAC installation they had in the house did not use any ducts. That piqued my interest because, apart from the thermostat, they were keen on HVAC maintenance and had even changed the air filters when we arrived. My wife thought that maybe the ductwork was well hidden for aesthetics, but I pointed out that there was no space for ductwork in that house. I had to ask the caretaker. On our second day, I wondered what the home used to help with indoor comfort because we found it very efficient but did not understand how it worked. The caretaker told us that it was a ductless heat pump. I had never heard of them because all the quality HVAC I was familiar with was ducted. The caretaker knew little about it and was ready to take us to the HVAC business to meet their HVAC provider for more details. Still, I assured him that with the HVAC unit name, we would inquire from the HVAC professional at the local business when we got home. I forgot about it until the HVAC repairman servicing our home’s a/c came around, and I remembered I had questions. I got to learn more about it, why more people are taking it up, and the HVAC brands with the best quality products for when I decide to upgrade our heating and cooling.

 

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Environmentalism: A better HVAC unit option

I’d visited my cousin, an HVAC provider, when he asked me to join him for an HVAC brands expo. In my mind, I thought it would be a boring event where we’d walk around looking at different brands selling their products as the best quality HVAC in the market and telling us how the HVAC installation would help with indoor comfort for all sorts of clients. My cousin runs an HVAC business, and I thought it would be a window-shopping experience. He promised I would have fun and possibly learn something worth my environmental activism. My skepticism made me feel that any mention of environmentalism would be a greenwashing move from businesses trying to sell me an HVAC unit. I followed him anyway because he promised drinks if I hated it, and I was sure I’d hate it. The first people he met were an HVAC professional team from a different local business, but they were friendly and not competitive. I was afraid he would start greeting everyone until we got to the exhibition area, and I went off to explore on my own. There were stands with different air filters where I learned about different types of HEPA filters and a thermostat stand. But the most interesting was the ductless heat pump exhibitions from other brands. I knew its capability at each stand, but they all agreed that it was a better option for the environment. I was so excited that I filled those parts for my Instagram story, and some of the replies I got from people who were already using heat pumps were that it did save energy and that HVAC maintenance was not as demanding as most people claimed. I learned so much that I decided to buy the resident HVAC repairman a few drinks to convince me to join him.

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Installing a ductless heat pump in a beauty shop

My client recently set up a beauty shop in a commercial building without any HVAC installation. They had tried to use room units because the building did not let them install ducts to support a more efficient HVAC unit, but that option was inadequate, and they needed better help with indoor comfort. I have worked with multiple small business owners who’d found themselves in the same situation but didn’t know the type of quality HVAC that would sort their problem. While doing my business installations consultations, I learned from an HVAC professional at the local business that a ductless heat pump was an excellent option for commercial properties that did not have ducts for central HVAC. There are many HVAC brands to pick from, but I always left that to the client’s discretion once I took them to the HVAC business to listen in on what the HVAC provider was recommending. Once they picked the brand, all we did was get an HVAC repairman to do the installation. Involving heating experts made the process easier because the client would easily decide. The beauty shop client is the most informed client I have ever had because they knew that a heat pump would help them but needed expert guidance. They also wanted a thermostat installed to help regulate the temperatures when they were at the store and closed. As for air filters, they decided to go with the disposable option because the location of the business is a bit too dusty. As with the other retail business clients, the beauty shop owner is happy with the installation and that HVAC maintenance will not be too tasking or expensive for them.

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Sorting my energy costs with a ductless heat pump

I have been looking for all ways to save money because my salary is still constant, but my bills and expenses keep rising.

My energy has had me thinking about switching off my HVAC unit until I am financially better. Still, the rising heat would not allow me, especially during summer, because I would need its help with indoor comfort. It’s among my basic needs. It might seem wild to think about switching off my HVAC installation. Still, I have tried everything from changing my air filters frequently, installing a smart thermostat and even keeping up with HVAC maintenance, but my bill didn’t go significantly lower. The last time I saw the local business HVAC provider, I shared my struggle with energy costs and how I was thinking about giving up my quality HVAC altogether. The HVAC professional told me that there were many ways to make my energy bills more manageable if I was willing to spend on the initial cost of installation. That is how I got to learn about the ductless heat pump. I may have found a long-term solution to my woes from everything the HVAC repairman told me about it and everything I have learned from my research. The HVAC business has several brands, so there is a lot to pick from, depending on my final budget. But that’s not why I am considering it. One, the installation would be easy because no ductwork would be needed. That made the decision simpler because I did not want an entire project happening in my house. The unit would also handle my heating and cooling needs and promised to save about 30% in energy costs, which is better than all the solutions I have. I’m still saving, but I am convinced I found a permanent solution.

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Replacing our old HVAC unit with a more sustainable option

Two years ago, I was listening to a sustainability podcast, and they mentioned that we all needed to change our choices.

  • Among the many things they said was how there are now more sustainability-friendly HVAC brands.

I had never thought of an HVAC unit contributing to sustainability, but the more I listened, the more I understood it had to do with energy use and the amount of carbon released. They suggested that everyone needed to start using a ductless heat pump and, if not, possibly install a smart thermostat to control the use and ensure they keep up with HVAC maintenance because it makes the HVAC installation work more efficient, and efficient equipment is good for the environment. I wish they had featured an HVAC professional in their talk, but it was only part of their conversation, and my curiosity had already been sparked. I needed to learn about the ductless yet quality HVAC option they had mentioned. I need to buy a new set of air filters for my unit at the local business, and I decided to ask the HVAC provider about heat pumps. The first flier I saw when I got in was advertising a heat pump, so I took it as a sign that I needed to know more because that flier reminded me about the questions I had purposed to ask the HVAC repairman once I got there. I got my answers and resolved to change to the more sustainable option in two years, which is due to happen this year. I have spoken with more people who have made the transition, and while I can no longer find the link to the podcast, they did impact my perception of air conditioning. I am looking forward to having more sustainable help with indoor comfort.

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Getting a ductless heat pump for my family

As the firstborn son, I shouldered most responsibilities after my father passed on.

I have two other siblings, and they are all in school.

My mother is mostly ill and is not able to do much. I cater for most of the expenses, including paying my siblings’ school fees and other bills. The temperatures usually go extreme where we live, and it is always good to have an HVAC to help with indoor comfort. But recently, the thermostat broke down, and I had to call for HVAC maintenance. When I called the local business, I also asked them to deliver air filters because I knew the ones we had were in bad condition. Although I knew the unit was too old, an HVAC repairman still came and repaired it. I was not ready to add to my expenses by buying a new HVAC unit. But the old one kept breaking down, and fixing it was no longer an option since replacing some parts was proving to be very expensive. It was becoming unbearable to be in a house with such high temperatures. I decided to visit an HVAC business to consult with an HVAC professional about whether I could get a quality HVAC within my budget. The HVAC provider showed me some HVAC brands, and I bought a ductless heat pump. The HVAC installation process took a whole day which was the standard time. That way, I could bring comfort to my family by buying a new unit. After my father left us, I promised to take care of my family and ensure they never lacked in any way. I had yet to meet most of my goals but was making strides in the right direction.

 

 

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