Ductless HVAC systems allow for zoned heating and cooling without the expenses and maintenance requirements associated with central heating and cooling. Is your ductless mini-split malfunctioning? Read on to learn more about why it isn’t working the way it’s supposed to in your Taylors, SC home.
1. Refrigerant Leaks
Ductless mini-split systems are not immune to punctured lines and possible refrigerant leaks. Just like a traditional HVAC system, ductless mini-splits require a certain amount of refrigerant to work properly. Contacting a professional service technician is the best way to deal with these issues, as handling refrigerant can be dangerous and is illegal for unlicensed individuals in many states.
2. The Outdoor Unit
Refrigerant isn’t the only similarity between a ductless mini-split system and a traditional HVAC system. Ductless systems are also two-part systems that have an outdoor component that works in unison with the devices inside your home. A damaged part or a blockage in the outdoor unit can lead to decreased airflow in the home, which leads to uncomfortable indoor temperatures.
3. Dirty Filters
A ductless mini-split pulls air from outside your home, processes it internally, and pushes it through your home at your desired temperature. When your system pulls that air in, dust and dirt are also pulled in with it. Filters are in place to prevent that dust and dirt from filling your home.
Over time, those filters become dirty and clogged. Clogged filters create an inefficient system that doesn’t cool or heat your home the way you want it to.
If your ductless mini-split isn’t working the way it should, you should have it looked at by professionals. Contact Preferred Choice Heating and Air today, and one of our friendly service technicians will assess the situation and help you get the most out of your ductless mini-split HVAC system.
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