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If you’re in the market for a new AC system, it can be hard to tell which type of system is the best for your home and budget. Keep reading to learn the pros and cons of central air and mini split systems.

Give us a call at 484-200-5141 if you have any questions!

[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”4px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_position=”left top” custom_video_bg=”” text_color=”dark” text_align=”text-left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column width=”1/5″ background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”text-left” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″ background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”text-center” vertical_alignment=”vertical-middle” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” offset=”vc_col-xs-4″][vc_single_image image=”5291″ img_size=”full” alignment=”right”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″ background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”text-center” vertical_alignment=”vertical-middle” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” offset=”vc_col-xs-4″][vc_empty_space][custom_heading text=”VS”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″ background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”text-center” vertical_alignment=”vertical-middle” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” offset=”vc_col-xs-4″][vc_single_image image=”5230″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/5″ background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_position=”left top” custom_video_bg=”” text_color=”dark” text_align=”” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”text-left” vertical_alignment=”vertical-middle” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][vc_separator border_width=”3″ el_width=”70″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_position=”left top” custom_video_bg=”” text_color=”dark” text_align=”text-left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column width=”1/2″ background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”text-left” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][custom_heading text=”Pros of Mini Splits” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23ee3a43″][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Ductless” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]While traditional air conditioning systems operate from a single point of cooling and then use ducts and vents to circulate the cooled air around, mini splits are completely ductless.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Economically and Environmentally Friendly” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Mini splits are more energy efficient because you can turn the system off in rooms you’re not using, so energy is not being wasted. The more precise control also cuts down on your overall energy bill, saving you money each month.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Zoning” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]You get ultimate control over the climate in all the zones in your home with a mini split because each room has its own fan and evaporator unit. Feel free to turn it off in the parts of the house you’re not using while cranking it up in the rooms that tend to run hot.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Flexibility” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Ductless systems like mini splits have options to fit your home size and budget, offering maximum flexibility. Choose from single, dual, triple, or quad zoning to fit your home and cooling needs.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Ease of Installation” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]With no heavy infrastructure or construction needed, mini splits are easy to install, so you can start cooling down today. There’s no breaking through walls or complicated electrical wiring to deal with.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][custom_heading text=”Cons of Mini Splits” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23ee3a43″][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Weaker Air Filtration” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Because this type of system is designed to control and maintain the temperature room by room, the overall filtration ability is lowered.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Aesthetics” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Mini splits definitely aren’t the prettiest option available, particularly because they’re so visible. And if you’re spending a lot of time in a room, it will need its own fan and evaporator, so you don’t have the option to keep it out of sight.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_position=”left top” custom_video_bg=”” text_color=”dark” text_align=”” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”text-left” vertical_alignment=”vertical-middle” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][vc_separator border_width=”3″ el_width=”70″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_position=”left top” custom_video_bg=”” text_color=”dark” text_align=”” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column width=”1/2″ background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Pros of Central Air” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23ee3a43″][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Size and Range” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Once you move beyond 4 zones, central AC begins to look like a better option because of its range and power. If your home or property is large or spans multiple floors, central air is going to do a much better job of keeping your space cool.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Better Integration with Indoor Air Quality Products” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Because central AC systems are older, more common, and have the capacity to filter air well, more air filtration add-ons and products are designed to fit with them. If you live somewhere with wildfires or other events that decrease air quality, central air might be the safest decision for you.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Cons of Central Air” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23ee3a43″][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Temperature and Zone Control” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Because central air is one large system, you don’t have as much control over how different rooms feel. If your home is multi-level, you can usually control the temperature by floor, but if you want more localized temperature control, central air might not be the best solution for you.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Higher Utility Bills” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]Central air’s strength is in its power, but with great power comes great respon– er, utility bills. More economically conscious consumers are shifting away from central air for this very reason.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][custom_heading text=”Ducts” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left”][vc_column_text]If your home or building is not already equipped with ducts, it’s going to be a fairly invasive and costly process to install them, which usually ends up being a nonstarter for most folks.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_position=”left top” custom_video_bg=”” text_color=”dark” text_align=”” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”text-left” vertical_alignment=”vertical-middle” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][vc_separator border_width=”3″ el_width=”70″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_position=”left top” custom_video_bg=”” text_color=”dark” text_align=”” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][custom_heading text=”Costs Associated with Operation” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23ee3a43″][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text]There is a common misconception that ductless mini-splits can provide the same heating/cooling capabilities for less cost. In most applications this is not true as it is the limitations of the mini-splits that keep costs down. For heating/cooling a comparable amount of space, the cost of the two are similar.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_position=”left top” row_background_color=”#0b5398″ custom_video_bg=”” text_color=”light” text_align=”text-left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][custom_heading text=”We offer free, no obligation quotes on all systems!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left”][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][vc_column_text]Contact TemperaturePro today to learn more about new AC equipment. We’re here to help you find the right heating and cooling solution for your home and your budget. Give us a call at 484-200-5141 or fill out the form below to get started.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”8px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_position=”left top” custom_video_bg=”” text_color=”dark” text_align=”” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column background_color_opacity=”1″ text_align=”” vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all”]

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