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Ductless Mini Splits in Your Garage, Home Office, Gym or Guest Casita: Transforming hard-to-cool places into comfortable spaces

June 27, 2024

If you own a Scottsdale, AZ home, you’re probably already well-equipped for the blazing hot weather that makes this one of the hottest states.

Whether it’s simply traditional air conditioners or a ductless mini-split, your cooling units keep your indoor climate from matching the outdoor 100+ degree temperatures that span May to October.

But should you also consider a unit for your hard-to-cool spaces?

Forbes Refrigeration & HVAC believes all residential rooms in constant use should feel comfortable, not only for those that reside within, but to aid your additional systems from working harder than they need to!

Below, our team explains the benefits of adding air handlers in these areas.

What Are the Benefits of Installing Mini Splits in Garages?

A garage is a place to park vehicles, store family memorabilia and likely additional refrigerators to hold hundreds (or thousands) of dollars of food, or gather family members around a pool table or outdoor theater system.

Whatever the case – garages aren’t as ventilated, leading to higher indoor temperatures and humidity.

Compact Sizing and Placement Options

Since the indoor part of mini-split systems comprises a compact evaporator unit while the condenser section rests on the grounds elsewhere, the system doesn’t take up too much of your storage space.

Moreover, choose your ductless mini-split placement depending on your layout. If most of your storage is on the floor, choose a wall or ceiling unit. Our team will be able to share options to optimize your new “cool” space by customizing your needs!

Favorable Costs and Energy Efficiency

Unfortunately, the heat adversely affects stored items, mechanics, and memorabilia, causing homeowners to believe they must choose between ruined objects or high cooling costs.

But because these systems don’t use ducts that consume 30% of cooling energy, mini splits prove more efficient. They also move heat rather than produce coolness, which burns less energy and keeps utility bills affordable.

Why Do Mini Splits Prove Beneficial in Guest Casitas?

If you’re considering mini splits for guest casitas instead, you and your guests or renters reap the following benefits:

Flexible Zoning for All

Everyone has their temperature preferences. While some may agree with the Energy Department’s 72-degree temperature suggestion, a mini-split can customize your environment, especially at different times of the day.

Because mini-split air conditioners allow you to set each air handler to a different cooling setting, you don’t have to worry about dictating your preferences. We all want to choose our own comfort level..

Noise Control for Absolute Comfort

Even with the right settings, individuals feel uncomfortable if a unit operates loudly, keeping them up at night or drowning out the TV or conversations.

Rest assured, the air handler fan also runs at low speeds, operating silently for absolute audible comfort.

Transform Rooms Outside Your Home with Optimal Cooling

Sometimes, the rooms that need some extra cooling TLC are not within your primary residence.

Whether you need to install a ductless mini split system or just a few more air handlers in your garage, home office, fitness room or guest casitas, call Forbes Refrigeration & HVAC and allow us to transform those hard to cool places into comfortable spaces!

At Forbes Refrigeration & HVAC, our family-owned company guarantees white-glove service and your satisfaction, call or text (480) 266-5211 today!


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