My house in Glenview, Illinois, was built during the mid 1800’s.
While I’m thrilled with the historic charm, an older property presents some challenges. The heating system is extremely old and inadequate to handle the severe weather. Winters in Glenview are long, snowy and freezing cold. Temperatures in the teens are normal. We occasionally get conditions in the negatives. The design of the ductwork and number of supply and return vents can’t keep up during especially chilly weather. Certain rooms are freezing cold. I don’t want to go to the work, mess and expense of tearing out and replacing the entire duct system. I was not only unhappy with the performance of the furnace but wanted some kind of cooling system. After a lot of research, I finally decided to add a ductless multi-split system. The ductless system includes an outdoor compressor and multiple indoor air handlers. The units are linked by way of a conduit that requires nothing more than a three-inch hole in an exterior wall. The ductless heat pump was installed in a single afternoon without causing any damage to the home. The components are wonderfully compact, allow freedom of location and operate quietly. Each indoor air handler provides both heating and cooling and features an independent thermostat. Along with keeping every room perfectly comfortable, we’re able to customize the temperature according to occupancy, requirements and preference. The ductless system features inverter technology that works to automatically adapt output to changing demands and conserve energy. Adding the heat pump has not only improved comfort but also reduced my utility bills.