{"id":36121,"date":"2018-06-01T07:00:48","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T13:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nli.coop\/?p=36121"},"modified":"2018-06-06T16:01:09","modified_gmt":"2018-06-06T22:01:09","slug":"is-a-ductless-system-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nli.coop\/is-a-ductless-system-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a Ductless System Right For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ductless heating and cooling systems distribute warm air more evenly and efficiently than traditional electric heaters. They reduce electric heating costs by 25%\u201350% while also providing efficient air conditioning. The chart below compares electric heating options for an average single-story 1,500-square-foot home in the Northwest.<\/p>\n

All numbers are based on adding a single ductless system with a single indoor unit. Results vary based on location, home size, layout, electricity costs and other variables.<\/p>\n

Features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nDuctless Heat Pump<\/td>\nElectric Resistance Heating<\/td>\nElectric Forced-Air Furnace<\/td>\nDucted Central Air-Source Heat Pump<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comfort<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Consistent comfort<\/td>\nBest<\/td>\nPoor<\/td>\nGood<\/td>\nBest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Air conditioning included<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\nSome products<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noise level (indoor)<\/td>\nLow – Medium<\/td>\nLow – Medium<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noise level (outdoor)<\/td>\nMedium<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nHigh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Utility rebates available
\n(contact your utility for more information)<\/td>\n		Up to $1,500<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\nMaybe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annual heating costs<\/td>\n$<\/td>\n$$$<\/td>\n$$$$<\/td>\n$$<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
State and federal tax credits (visit dsireusa.org<\/a> for more information)<\/td>\n$300\u2013$1,600<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n$300\u2013$1,425<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Typical installation cost<\/td>\n$$$<\/td>\n$$<\/td>\n$$$$*<\/td>\n$$$$$*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estimated upgrade cost from electric baseboard, wall or ceiling heat**<\/td>\n$$<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n$$*<\/td>\n$$$$*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estimated upgrade cost from electric forced-air furnace**<\/td>\n$$<\/td>\n$<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n$$$$$<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energy efficient in open living spaces<\/td>\nBest<\/td>\nPoor<\/td>\nGood<\/td>\nGood<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Convenience<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flexible, space-saving installation (allows for flexible placement of furniture in home)<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Handheld remote control included<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No ducting required<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zonal control
\n(heat or cool only the spaces you want to)<\/td>\n		\u2705<\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Includes cost to install ductwork in the home. If your home already has ducts installed, installation costs would be significantly reduced.<\/p>\n

**Estimated upgrade costs are based on data from utility rebates, our HVAC partners, and state and federal taxes.<\/p>\n

To see if you qualify for a ductless heat pump rebate go to www.goingductless.com<\/a> and choose any of the installers on the website. Offer expires Sept 30 2018 Offer subject to change without notice.<\/p>\n

Visit GoingDuctless.com<\/strong><\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n

The NW Ductless Heat Pump Project is an initiative of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), an alliance of more than 140 Northwest utilities and energy efficiency organizations working to accelerate the innovation and adoption of energy-efficient products, services and practices in the Northwest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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