Ductless solutions for Heating and cooling are gaining in popularity, especially in the NY area. One of the larger factors driving this popularity is the ongoing implementation of increasingly stringent green initiatives, including several new restrictions that have just rolled out in the New York area.
For example, The American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act enacted in 2020 dictates a phased-in approach to reducing hydrofluorocarbons. This year, that results in the R410-a refrigerant (a hydrofluorocarbon or greenhouse gas) no longer being an option. Each year new benchmarks for the AIM Act demand lower emissions, greater efficiency from equipment, and an ever-shrinking carbon footprint.
Most recently, here in New York (at the beginning of May) the use of fossil fuels in any new construction has been banned starting in 2026 for any building with seven floors or fewer. Larger buildings will have to follow suit in 2029. As the fossil fuel-driven approach becomes less viable and more expensive, ductless heating and cooling options like heat pumps become ever more attractive.
Should I DIY Or Call A Professional?
Contemporary options are often marketed to the DIY-oriented consumer and have become more user friendly in that regard in recent years. Those with a large amount of experience with DIY projects may feel comfortable with doing so.
Of course, there are some distinct advantages to bringing in professionals like our team at Tragar Home Services. While doing the installation yourself might seem to save you some money, when you factor in the value of your time spent doing it (and let’s face it, most DIY projects much take longer than expected) the unexpected lack of a particular tool or part can cause that time and cost to telescope wildly.
Our team is highly trained and well versed in solutions to a wide range of problems that may be encountered during installations. And all our work comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Tragar, Your Ductless Heating and Cooling Experts!
Whether you plan on doing it yourself or bringing in outside help, it pays to assess the pros and cons of each approach before finalizing your plans. Our team can be contacted 24/7 and stand ready to help you determine if professional HVAC service is necessary. If you need to update your HVAC system, and reside in Nassau or Suffolk Counties, contact Tragar today!
