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Ductless Air Conditioners:
An Overview of Ductless Outdoor Air Conditioners
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Ductless air conditioners are known for being very quiet and significantly less expensive to run than a central air conditioning system.
They’re also one of the only ways to cool an entire house without air ducts (for example, older homes using electric or hot water heating systems).
How does a ductless air conditioner work?
Ductless air conditioners work somewhat like central air conditioners. For example, both types of air conditioners have loud compressors and condensers that are kept outside. They even look similar at first glance.
However, instead of using one massive cooling unit like a central air system, a ductless air conditioner actually operates small indoor cooling coils in any number of rooms (typically one to four). Typically, a ductless air conditioner running three to four cooling units is sufficient to cool a large home.
What do the cooling coil units look like?
The small indoor cooling units for ductless air conditioners are about 6-8 inches deep and are typically mounted right on the wall, much like an electric baseboard heater.
Some homeowners have them installed flush to the ceiling or recessed. By installing them on the ceiling, they’re both hiding the units and benefiting from the natural tendency of cool air to drop.
What are the installation costs?
The labor costs of installing ductless air conditioners in a ductless home are significantly lower than if you had to install a full duct system.
The most intrusive component of the installation process is a 3-inch hole that’s driven through the outside wall. This hole allows a refrigerator line, power cables, condensate drain and control cables to pass through to the outdoor unit.
How easy is it to control the temperature?
In most ductless air conditioning system, each indoor unit is controlled by its own individual thermostat using a hand-held remote.
This lets homeowners automate a cooling schedule (a process called "zoning"). For example, the bedrooms can be cooled at night before bed, but then shut off while you’re at work or downstairs enjoying the kitchen.
Times and programs can also be saved for different days of the week. For example, if you have a different weekend schedule.
How much electricity can I save?
Zoning can save you a lot of money on your electricity bill. Instead of paying to cool your entire house, you’re now cooling just one area. You can also put an end to the problem of rooms that are either too hot or too cold.
Are ductless air conditioning systems good for people with allergies?
Most ductless air conditioners come with built-in filters to clean the air. They’re also a great way to isolate a room – for example, if you want to keep your bedroom free from allergens, you can close it off to the rest of the house and keep it cool.
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