A warm house automatically feels like home. However, a high electric or gas bill can make your home feel a little less inviting and your home heat system appears much more ominous. Staying warm shouldn't be expensive, and that is precisely the idea that continues to drive the evolution of home heating systems. The ductless heat pump is one of the best inventions that came to fruition because of engineers looking for energy-efficient heating potential.

While these systems are some of the most efficient you can buy, many myths surround the installation process. Don't allow these frequent myths to cloud your judgment about having a ductless heat pump installed in your home. 

Myth: Ductless heat pump installation is the most expensive type of heating installation. 

Having a ductless heat pump installed is likely going to cost you less than what you would pay for a standard furnace. No ducts are required, the system is small and easy to move around and mount, and the installation process is relatively quick. Therefore, the HVAC contractor is not going to spend a lot of their time setting up the system. Since most of these professionals charge by the hour, you can expect the costs to be quite low where the installation is concerned. 

Myth: You can't have a ductless heat pump installed in an off-grid home.

On the contrary, heat pumps and mini-split systems are a top choice among off-grid homeowners because they consume less power. In fact, these systems pair well with solar energy setups because they don't require substantial amounts of energy to function. 

Myth: A ductless heat pump requires a lot of space on the main level of your home. 

The interior components are ductless heat pumps are not that big. Some are about the size of a standard window air conditioner but not as deep. You could easily mount the interior component on a wall or in an out-of-the-way area without worrying that the unit will take up a lot of space. 

Myth: Installing a ductless heat pump is going to lower your home's value. 

If anything, installing a heat pump is going to heighten the value of your home. More buyers are being energy- and environmentally-conscious; they are on the lookout for HVAC systems that yield the highest efficiency levels. Therefore, if you have a ductless heat pump installed to heat your home, you could potentially reap added overall home value.

Contact a company like Century Heating & A/C Inc to learn more.