Mini Splits vs. Central Air Conditioners Compared | Sylvane 

Meh its still cheaper in the long run to get a mini split, an archaic ac unit uses too much power and only lasts till it craps out within a few years

Mini splits are still WAY cheaper.

Yup. I researched in these two options and concluded a central HVAC system is easier and less costlier to maintain and aesthetically superior to mini splits. I saw a video of cleaning one mini split. It was dirty and time consuming (~1hr for each unit) and very expensive $300-$400 (technicians fee) to clean just one unit. Imagine the cost of cleaning 5-6+ units required for 3-4 bedroom house that requires cleaning 1-2 times a year. I don’t care if it’s a little less efficient.

@@AndyIbarra-vs1dqNot if you do the proper ducting (shorter runs, appropriate diameter duct for the room volume, good sealing, etc) and locating high efficiency central HVAC unit and ducting in CONDITIONED space. Most homes skimp on these and use cheap inefficient central HVAC unit/improperly installed ducting located in non-conditioned space making it very inefficient, like my former house. Also you should have a very air tight home with properly insulated outer walls, which will help with efficiency regardless of the HVAC tecnology. I hate those ugly refrigerant lines/wires running outside the homes of ductless systems. I didn’t see any evidence ductless lasts longer than central ducted system if properly installed and maintained. You can argue ductless can save you more in the long run, but I don’t think there’s a significant difference in cost once you factor in maintenance costs. It can cost $300-$500 per mini split to service 1-2 times a year depending on your environment. If you have typical 5-6 units in a house, that’s very expensive. You can do it yourself but it’s very messy requiring shop vac, spray tool, proper covering so you don’t get dirty water on your wall and floor, etc. And it’ll take about an hour per unit. You’ll need to climb up on a ladder to reach the unit which can be 8 feet or higher on the wall and even in the ceiling risking fall injury. No Thanks.

​@@AndyIbarra-vs1dqno. Central units are hands down the reliability champs in HVAC. Mini splits selling point is up front costs and efficiency. If you get more than two head units though, you're right there with central ac. And as far as efficiency, you shouldn't be looking to your ac unit to take up the energy slack in a poorly insulated home. If you go cheap on the doors, windows, attic insulation, wall I sulation, roofing system or any other home envelope component, no HVAC system will make up for that. It's an uphill battle. Get a lower seer central unit, some efficient windows, redo the attic insulation, and use about four cans of spray foam and seal up your home. HVAC shouldn't have to be efficient in an efficient home.

I guarantee you it costs many times more in the US. What country are you in?

@@JohnLee-db9zt Bangladesh. Once you buy an AC which you can buy starting from $300, you will get a fitting charge and copper pipe free. And if you have to reinstall it somewhere else then they would charge a maximum of $30. And the most popular AC brands here are Gree and General. But other companies like Midea (sub-brand of Carrier) are new affordable options.

Yes, other mini split benefits. Thank you!

Would also mean that they are in use year round, Vs a high efficient ducted unit. Meaning = how long do they last or what’s the required maintenance? That’s is the question that’ll decide my next move.

Central HVACs also provide dehumidification. You can also add a dehumidifier next to the central HVAC if you require additional dehumidification. It’s not that expensive if you take into account the cost of mini splits. Also you need to take into account the cost of maintenance of that mini split that requires cleaning 1-2 times a year ($300-400 fee each time from a service technician). You can do it yourself but it’s messy and will take you ~1 hr with all the necessary equipment including a ladder. If you screw up, you’ll have to call a technician, lol.

But then you have to relocate the thermostat to the room you actually use.

You need zoning built into your ductwork. Usually an Arzel system if you’re going for each room. $$$$$$

​@@Dylan-to2jizoning isn't built into the ductwork, anyone can close the register. But doing that strains the system. You can buy a zoning plenum box that opens or closes off the duct to each room. Those rooms have thermostats that close a damper at the plenum when it reaches temperature. One by one they open and close. It's works well.

i like dakin

@@jeannebrutus8002 I had two Daikin mini split one being 2005 and other are from 2010. Both are very reliable, still blowing cold air, basically they both still working. I can guarantee that they will last at least 30 years

@@alpzepta ok

LG is also good

So you need 3 mini splits for the bed rooms alone. Plus living room, bathrooms, dining/kitchen, family room, basement?, garage?, etc. It can get costly pretty fast and you haven’t even considered maintenance cost for each unit 1-2 times a year ($300-400 per unit each time).

Tough choice. I'd like the idea of having the main central AC an one mini split for dehumidifier and back up AC for Florida.

​@@motavice3499 so three ac??

Installation costs vary location by location. You'll want to contact an HVAC professional in your area to get a quote for your property. Is there a particular mini split you're looking at that we can let you know the cost of?

Depends on the brand. I got a 12000 BTU Midea for $330.

induction ones

If you’re looking for a comprehensive cooling solution in multiple rooms of your home, then you would want to consider purchasing a multi-zone mini split. At Sylvane we offer two, three, and four zone configurations. These systems are a single outdoor compressor attached to multiple indoor air handlers. With many options to choose from, you can find the best options for you. For example, depending on the model selected, you can choose a system that’s capable of cooling a living room, bedroom, and smaller space like a bathroom. Multi-zone mini splits are the perfect choice for those seeking to create a more comfortable indoor environment in multiple rooms. A unique feature of mini splits are that the indoor units take up limited space. If you’re looking to just cool a bathroom and want something a little smaller than a wall-mounted mini split, consider a ceiling-mounted mini split which takes up a little more space than your bathroom’s ventilation fan does.

Leave doors open when not in use, problem solved lol

@@RussellD11 and run the ac

But what is my bathroom has a flat roof?@@Sylvane

@@Sylvane lol, so how many mini splits will you have throughout the house? Bedrooms, bathrooms, washer/dryer room, living room, dining room, family room, home theater room, basement, garage, etc. You can easily have 8+ mini splits depending on the size of your house. That’s a lot of cost for the units, install, and MAINTENANCE.