{"id":2174,"date":"2023-02-06T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/?p=2174"},"modified":"2023-02-06T10:33:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T15:33:22","slug":"can-i-use-a-ductless-mini-split-as-my-only-heat-source-during-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/heating-service\/can-i-use-a-ductless-mini-split-as-my-only-heat-source-during-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Use a Ductless Mini Split as my Only Heat Source During Winter?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Upgrading your home heating and cooling system? If you\u2019re struggling to figure out which one you want, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re in Southern Vermont\u2013it gets cold and you need to know that your heating system won\u2019t give out on you. So can you really use a mini split as primary heat source<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s break it down and talk about how powerful mini splits are, and whether or not they make sense for your home and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Mini Splits Work Best in Tandem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you can use a single mini split to heat your home, and it is entirely possible, it\u2019s best to use at least two mini splits. This isn\u2019t just good for redundancy in the event that one breaks, but it lowers the wear and tear load from one unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a rule of thumb, you should have 20 BTUs worth of heating for every square foot of livable space you have in your home. That means if your home is 1,000 square feet, for example, you should have 20,000 BTUs of heating capability to support that space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of getting a single unit that can output that much, you can split up the job between two units. Depending on airflow, access, and what makes sense for your home, splitting up the job could be beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mini Splits Are Operable in Negative Temperatures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ductless mini splits can generally work from 0\u00b0 F down to a round -5\u00b0 F. However, we have to be fair and compare this against gas furnaces, which can operate even in -15\u00b0 F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because mini splits specifically run on electricity and don\u2019t have oil or gas options available, there\u2019s certainly a difference. With how cold it can get here in Southern Vermont, it\u2019s important to know the operating temperature of any HVAC system or unit in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s Nothing Stopping You From a Mini Split Primary Heat Source<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While your mini split certainly benefits from being part of a bigger system, it\u2019s powerful enough to heat your home on its own. Take the square footage\/BTU rule into account, and you\u2019ll find that most mini splits offer more than enough power to keep you comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because they\u2019re energy efficient and simple to maintain for homeowners, they\u2019re an excellent choice. No ducts, no unnecessary maintenance or air leaks: you just get to enjoy the warm air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is a Mini Split Right for Your Home This Winter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A mini split may be enough for your home even if it\u2019s your primary heat source. It depends on how well-insulated your home is, the size, and the power of your mini split.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you plan accordingly, you can also pair it with another heat source like a pellet stove<\/a> if you would prefer to run a mini split as an auxiliary or secondary heat source. The choice is yours, but one thing is clear: you have so many options to heat your home this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact HB Energy Solutions<\/strong><\/a> for all your energy needs. HB Energy Solutions delivers peace of mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ductless mini splits are great, but are they powerful enough to heat your entire home, or do you need an additional heat source? Let’s break it down for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[209,250],"class_list":["post-2174","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-ductless-heating","tag-ductless-mini-split"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2174","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2174"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2174\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2178,"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2174\/revisions\/2178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2174"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2174"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hbenergy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2174"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}