Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioners
Many homeowners that are taking on the tasking of renovating or remodeling older homes tend to run into several issues when modernizing the residences. One of the major issues tends to be running ductwork for new central air conditioners in homes with limited attic space. A split air conditioner is one solution that allows homeowners to install a modern cooling system without the need for ductwork. The compact size of a mini split air conditioner allow them to fit in any room, even when limited by the size constraints of rooms in older homes. The reduced need for ample attic space also make ductless mini split air conditioners are a great choice for homeowners wishing to save costs and improves their home's energy efficiency.
How Do Ductless Systems Work?
Unlike a traditional central air system, a ductless mini split air conditioner connects the outside air condenser directly to a series of indoor miniature air handlers. Each air handler is installed in a separate room of the house, allowing each room's temperature to be controlled independently. The external air condenser uses refrigerated coils to decrease air temperature. The condenser pulls air in from the outside of the unit, passes it over the supercooled coils, and then pushes it to the individual air handler units. Each handler receives a percentage of cooled air, depending on how many of the units are in operation. Each handler then continues to pull cold air into the room until the temperature in the room drops to the temperature set on the room's thermostat. Once the temperature reaches the preset level, the air handler shuts off and ceases to pull cold air into the room. Once the temperature in the room increases again, the air handler will reactivate itself. The external air condenser will cycle on and off, as needed, depending on the needs of each internal air handler unit.
Why Are Split Air Systems More Efficient?
A traditional central air unit stays powered on until the entire house reaches the temperature indicated on the home's thermostat. If you have one or more rooms that are not in use at the time, the central air unit has no way of differentiating which rooms need to be cooled and which ones do not, therefore, it runs until all the rooms reach the correct temperature. A split system's ability to control room's independently of one another allows the system, as a whole, to run a significantly lower amount of time, reducing energy costs. The lack of ductwork eliminates the loss of energy that can happen as cool air passes through a traditional system of central air ductwork. With no length of distance for the cool air to travel, it enters into the room at maximum efficiency.
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May 4th, 2010 - 02:25
And The most crucial reason for installing one of these mini split air conditioners is outstanding energy efficiency. So take your choice into something that beneficial, yet can lead much of cooling effect and comfort which you need anytime and anywhere in your house.