Summer is fast approaching and if you're looking to install air conditioning, you may be wondering what your best options are. Air conditioning is a great investment, but with a few steps you can make sure you have the right system for your home. The three most common systems are central air conditioning, heat pump air conditioners, and ductless split systems. Let's take a look at each one.
Central Air Conditioning Central air conditioning is by far the most popular type of air conditioning found in homes today. This system works by drawing hot air from outside and cooling it with a coolant. The air is then filtered and sent through a series of ducts and ventilation grilles on floors and walls. This type of system is designed to cool the entire house by forcing cold air through the ducts of the house and out through the vents.
Heat Pump Air Conditioners Heat pump air conditioners are a type of split system, meaning they have an outdoor unit and an indoor unit. The outdoor unit draws hot air from inside and cools it with a coolant, while the indoor unit circulates the cooled air throughout the house. This type of system is often used as a retrofit in homes or additional rooms that don't have existing air ducts, or in multi-family homes or commercial buildings.
Ductless Split Systems
Ductless split systems are similar to heat pump air conditioners in that they have an outdoor unit and an indoor unit.The outdoor unit draws hot air from inside and cools it with a coolant, while the indoor unit circulates the cooled air throughout the room. This type of system has an exhaust hose that runs from the unit to a window available to vent heat to the outside, while the built-in fan blows cool air into the room. Heat Pumps Heat pumps are a type of system that can be used for both heating and cooling. The function of the heat pump is to move hot air from inside to outside in summer and from outside to inside in winter.
Heat pumps are typically more energy efficient than other types of systems, but they can be more expensive to install initially. No matter which type of system you choose, it's important to make sure it's properly installed and maintained for optimal performance. With the right system in place, you can enjoy comfortable temperatures all year round!.
