Air conditioners are fantastic in your home or office and are the perfect solution to a remarkable space. Especially during the warm Australian seasons! Before installing air conditioners, you should make sure that you know what type you need. What type of air conditioner fits your space, and what can you afford.
Learn more about split system air conditioners and their differences from ducted air conditioners.
What Is A Split Air Conditioner?
The split air conditioner is the most popular choice for wall-mounted air conditioners. It is called a split air conditioner because it has two components. One part is mounted on the wall in whichever space you choose, while the second part is installed outside and has a compressor.
The way it works is that the indoor component sucks in warm air, and the warm air is passed through an evaporator coil that has a cold refrigerant. This then cools the air blown into the space with the fan inside the indoor component.
The refrigerant is then warmed and sent back to the outdoor component. Here, it gets compressed and finally sent out by the outdoor component.
The whole process is repeated as long as the air conditioner is on.
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What Space Is A Split Air Conditioner Suitable For?
Split air conditioners are best for small to medium spaces. They are not as effective at cooling an ample space and may require that more than one be installed in this case.
Benefits Of A Split Air Conditioner
- Installation is much easier and less expensive
- It uses very little energy
- They do not make a noise
- It is easy to maintain
- They cool the space very quickly
- Some have the option of being smart
- Some can work as both an air conditioning and a heater
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What Is A Ducted Air Conditioner?
Ducted air conditioning is the fastest way to cool your space. They are also very efficient and better suited for larger spaces or your home.
The ducted air conditioner has a central unit that cools the air and then sends that cool air to the space via multiple ducts.
Its central units are installed in the ceiling, under the floor, or outside. This makes it virtually unnoticeable as only the vents are exposed in their space.
Ducted air conditioners can also be fitted with inverters. They allow the air conditioning system to stay consistent at the same temperature while operating at speed required. If it does not have the inverter, it will have to power on and off to maintain the same temperature.
Having inverters makes it more energy efficient. It is important to note that ducted air conditioners are more expensive and require professional installers.
They are not easy to maintain as their components are in hard-to-reach areas.
What Space Is A Ducted Air Conditioner Suitable For?
Ducted air conditioners are best suited for larger spaces, even your whole home or office. They are very stylish as they blend in with your wall and are almost unnoticeable.
Ducted air conditioners are perfect for office boardrooms or large open place spaces.
Benefits Of A Ducted Air Conditioner
- It can be installed for much larger spaces
- It can zone spaces by being on in certain areas and off in other areas
- It can be active in each zone differently, allowing each zone to be controlled separately while also having different temperatures in each zone
- It is discrete as it blends into the wall, which is great for the aesthetics of the space
- Some have the option of being smart
- Some work as both air conditioners and a heater
Split Air Conditioner Vs. Ducted Air Conditioner
It is safe to say that each is highly effective in its own right. Made purposely for the spaces they are intended.
The split air conditioner is less expensive and easier to install, whereas the ducted air conditioner is tailor-made for the space, is more expensive, and requires professional installation.
They are also similar in that they can each have intelligent versions. They are both efficient and can also be made to be both a heater and a cooler.
Conclusion
Knowing the differences between the two is essential to differentiate which of the two suits you best. Learn more about split system air conditioners and how you can have them installed by Suncity Air-Conditioning.
