Hi Dawn - thanks for the question! We wrote up an answer for you, but it turned out to be a little longer than Google would allow for, so we posted it to our blog on our website, FlandersHVAC.com - just click on the Blog link. If you'd like to go directly to the post, here's the link (you might have to cut and paste it into your browser, depending on how you're set up). http://flandershvac.com/whats-the-difference-between-central-and-ductless-systems-a-quick-overview/ Hope it helps!
By: Karin Beuerlein Ductless HVAC systems (or mini-split systems) are beautifully efficient and provide consistent room comfort. But the decision to install is different for every homeowner.  Jason Kisner The sunroom in HGTV’s Blog Cabin 2013 benefits from a ductless air conditioning system. The Pros of a Ductless System A ductless heat pump or air conditioner typically consists of a wall-mounted indoor unit combined with an outside compressor. It’s most often used in a situation where a window AC unit or baseboard heating would be considered, such as a new addition to a house. But unlike window units, ductless units require only a very small hole to be drilled into the wall, making them less vulnerable to air leakage and security problems. Plus, they’re less visible and audible. They’re also exceedingly energy-efficient. “In the average house, you’re losing 25 percent or more of your energy to ductwork,”
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