Try a temperature-control system to upgrade your living space

The construction of a home’s interior plays a significant role in its comfort, safety and cost. When weighing these factors, many decisions go into home renovation projects. Consumers want to make homes their own while being wise about their investments in renovations or upgrades.

As we enter the winter season, it is essential to consider various heating and cooling options if one wants to do a home makeover. More than half of homeowners plan to begin or continue their renovation projects this winter. Homeowners have many options for their different spaces — including room-specific heating and cooling — and may want to consider either a ductless system or a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system to prepare for the temperature changes ahead. There are multiple reasons why ductless or VRF can be wise investments when redesigning a home.

Ductless is a great option for homeowners. Benefits include:

Ease of installation: Ductless equipment is a cost-effective solution to provide efficient cooling and heating to many spaces without the need to install ductwork. Whether it is an older home without existing ductwork or a smaller home with space constraints, ductless products can conveniently suit your needs.

Low maintenance: It can be an undertaking to make your home feel comfortable, especially after months of renovation. Ductless is a wise investment because of the low labor and operational costs. In addition, its technology enables the preservation of most existing architectural designs you may want to maintain in your home.

Remote control: Many regions of the U.S. experience drastic changes in weather that can impact the integrity of a home’s temperature and airflow. Workable heating and cooling systems are essential to sustaining a comfortable living environment, and a ductless unit allows complete control over the airflow in a specific room. Plus, many models offer remote connectivity and apps that will enable you to monitor and change the settings on your ductless system — so you will not have to worry when you are away.

A VRF system may be best if looking for efficiencies, such as:

Cost-efficient: Heating and cooling systems account for 40 percent of the median spend on a renovation project. A VRF system is competitive in price without the added maintenance fees.

Energy efficient: A VRF system is a sustainable solution fit for expansive areas because the entire system can be run from a central location — perfect for a residential setting with a range of heating and cooling needs. Traditional HVAC systems represent up to 42 percent of monthly energy usage during the winter. In addition, many VRF units reuse heat from different zones, cutting back on energy consumption.

As you adjust to temperature changes in your home, find unique, innovative ways to renovate your home’s temperature and airflow control system by reaching out to a Carrier dealer to explore Carrier Residential’s expansive suite of Ductless and VRF solutions.