By now you know that ductless is a quiet, efficient heating and air conditioning solution for your home that will reduce your energy costs and quickly pay for itself. But, what can a homeowner expect to pay for this modern and convenient comfort system in South Jersey, specifically in Atlantic and Cape May Counties? Ductless mini-split technology has been around for more than 50 years, but has only been available to South Jersey homeowners for about thirty years. In Japan, ductless accounts for 90% of all HVAC systems sold and in more than 80% in Europe. Unfamiliarity and spotty access to information has slowed the growth of ductless in the United States, but high energy savings have caused major utility companies, government agencies and homeowners to take notice. The financial incentives associated with ductless technology has made it one of the fastest growing segments in the HVAC industry. This is important: Not all contractors have experience with ductless technology, so make sure to ask your contractor how long they’ve been installing the systems.  

Mitsubishi offers additional benefits when a ductless system is installed by one of their trained, certified contractors.  Comfort Now is proud to be associated with Mitsubishi Electric Ductless systems, and proud to be recognized as one of South Jersey’s only Mitsubishi Diamond Contractors that has qualified for Elite Status. As an Elite Diamond Contractor, Bob McAllister provides a 12 year parts warranty on any new Mitsubishi Ductless System. So, how much can you expect to pay to have a Mitsubishi ductless system installed in your home? AT LEAST ONE INDOOR WALL UNIT (EVAPORATOR/AIR HANDLER) AND, LINE SETS TO CONNECT THE TWO TOGETHER Professional installation of the most basic, or single zone, configuration (consisting of one wall unit and condenser) will cost between $2,800 and $4000.  Some homeowners need only one ductless unit for their home, while others install 3, 4 or 5 units. It all depends on the layout of the home and what works best for the homeowner.

A multi-zone system consisting of two indoor evaporator units typically run between $7500 and $8000. At first glance, the cost of ductless heating and air conditioning can seem steep, however, the benefits in energy efficiency will save you a lot in the long run. Since there are no ducts, you won’t lose energy via ductwork. Typical forced air systems experience duct losses equivalent to about 20% of the system’s energy consumption. Ductless systems are also less expensive to maintain than traditional systems. When you add in attractive rebate programs and 0% payment plans, ductless solutions wind up shaking out as a cost savings to most homeowners.You can control the temperature independently in every room where an air handler is installed. So, if you’re not using a room, you won’t have to keep it heated and cooled the same as the rest of the house. Finally, you’ll need a qualified installer, like Comfort Now by Bob McAllister, and there are some good reasons for that (beyond the fact that it’s us. :-))