Compare upfront turnkey installation capex, ductwork thermal distribution losses (15%–30% in unconditioned attics), room-by-room zoning flexibility, and 10-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) with the $2,000 IRA Section 25C Federal Tax Credit.
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According to the U.S. Department of Energy, typical ducted HVAC systems lose 20% to 30% of their heating and cooling energy to conductive losses and air leaks in unconditioned attics and crawlspaces. Even a 16 SEER2 central system effectively operates at 11–12 SEER2 once duct losses are factored in. Ductless mini-splits transport heat through sealed refrigerant lines with near-zero distribution loss.
Central systems condition the entire home to satisfy a single central thermostat, overheating unoccupied bedrooms or freezing under-insulated basements. Multi-zone mini-split systems allow room-by-room temperature scheduling, reducing heating loads in unoccupied zones by up to 35%.