For targeted heating or cooling, you need a ductless mini-split heat pump. Modern ductless technology is effective, powerful, and you can probably find one in your price range. But what about ductless heat pump efficiency? Do they compare to conventional systems? Are they going to cost you an arm and a leg in added electricity bills?
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And there are some ductless heat pumps that go way above and beyond even that. The Mitsubishi FH Series is a good example. This unit is rated as 33.1 SEER efficient. Not only is this twice as good as the government minimum, it's way ahead of the most efficient unitary products that are rarely better than 20 SEER.
Ductless vs Conventional Efficiency
Let's get this out of the way first: Does conventional heat pump efficiency beat ductless heat pump efficiency? After all, central condensers are much bigger, so they probably have room for more efficient components, right? Not really. Virtually all ductless heat pumps are at least 14 SEER efficient, the federally mandated minimum for residential systems circa 2018. Compared to previous generation products, a 14 SEER rating will save money and energy. Ductless units hit that standard, which puts them on par with the average unitary product.
And there are some ductless heat pumps that go way above and beyond even that. The Mitsubishi FH Series is a good example. This unit is rated as 33.1 SEER efficient. Not only is this twice as good as the government minimum, it's way ahead of the most efficient unitary products that are rarely better than 20 SEER.