Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

If you want to keep your home comfortable all year, you could install a split-system air conditioner. Read on to discover several of the benefits they offer.

Heating and Cooling

Split-system reverse-cycle air conditioners offer home heating and cooling functions, eliminating the need for a separate heater. This will reduce clutter in your home, and it will be easier to maintain one system rather than two. Additionally, reverse-cycle units provide a relatively efficient form of electrical heating, as they work by relocating warmth rather than generating it. The outdoor unit absorbs the traces of heat in the air and uses the refrigerant to move them to the indoor evaporator unit.

Energy Efficient

You can lower energy expenses by installing a split system rather than a ducted unit. A ducted system transports cool air through ducts, and some of the air's temperature can be lost by the time it reaches the room vents. However, you won't have this efficiency problem with a split system, which cools the air in the same room it's installed in.

Additionally, you can cool selected areas of your home by adjusting each split system if you have several in different rooms. That way, you can turn off the cooling in unoccupied spaces to decrease energy consumption.

Easy to Install

While a ducted system is complex and can take days or longer to install, a split system may be able to be set up in a matter of hours. The unit is mounted to the wall, floor, or ceiling, and the outdoor component is installed in the garden. Generally, a small hole is drilled into the wall to link the indoor and outdoor parts, and you're ready to go. You can appreciate the benefits of cool air without delay and get instant relief from a hot summer. You don't need vents cut into the floor or ceiling of the house or other extensive construction work.

Flexible

If several people live in a household, it can be hard to satisfy everyone when it comes to a comfortable temperature. With a split system, this isn't a problem, as you can adjust each unit and change the temperature from room to room if you have several installed. This setup provides a simple and intuitive way to cater to everyone and doesn't rely on a complicated system of zones.

Suits Varied Architectures

Split systems suit varied architectures as they don't require crawl space to accommodate a network of ducts. You can fit a split system in a house with a cathedral ceiling or in a home with a flat roof that only has narrow spaces in the roofing. You can even fit a split system in a garage that functions as a den or office. However, ensure it's well enough insulated. Split systems can be installed in many different kinds of buildings without requiring hidden space for infrastructure.

Contact a professional to learn more about home heating and cooling systems.