Ductless air conditioning uses split system units to cool a single room or multiple rooms with one external condenser. They are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and quieter than window units, making them ideal for homes without central air duct systems or in colder climates.
Ductless air conditioning is a system of cooling the home without the use of central air duct systems. While this can be achieved using window mounted units, a more efficient technique involves the use of split system air conditioning units. It is a type of ductable air conditioning made up of two components: an internal fan unit used to disperse the fresh air and an external refrigerating unit which cools the air and disposes of the condensate. A series of flexible lines connect the two units, allowing electricity, refrigerant and condensate to pass between the indoor and outdoor units.
Split system ductless air conditioning units are usually designed to cool a single room, although some come with multiple fan units that connect to a single external condenser. In this case it is possible to place a fan in several rooms, but all controlled by the same thermostat. The fan of a ductless air conditioning system can be mounted on a wall, within a plasterboard ceiling, or in a soffit. These ventilation units are usually small and unobtrusive, and many offer decorative grilles and covers to help them blend into a home’s decor.
These split air conditioners are used in a variety of settings. First, they can be used in homes that don’t have a central duct system or in those that have heating ducts but no central air system. Not only are the ducts themselves expensive, but walls and ceilings often have to be removed and replaced to accommodate new ducts, which can be both expensive and messy. These units are especially useful in colder climates where air conditioning is only used for a few months of the year. Ductless air conditioners are also useful for cooling a garage or home addition without extending the existing duct network.
There are several benefits to using a split air conditioning system instead of another type of unit. First, the cost of a split system is much lower than a ducted system as there is no need to install and maintain ducts. Because ductless air conditioning systems operate on a thermostat, they offer a high level of energy efficiency and can maintain a constant temperature. Cold air is drawn to the room where it is needed and is not wasted in unoccupied rooms. Finally, these split systems are quieter and more efficient than window units and don’t have to be removed and reinstalled at the beginning and end of the summer season.
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