Ductless Air Conditioners and How They Work
Unlike a furnace or air conditioner, a ductless air conditioner doesn’t need ductwork to deliver hot or cold air to your home. This makes them ideal for homes that don’t have ductwork. They’re also perfect if you’ve built an addition to your home. But how do they work?
Outdoor Unit
A ductless air conditioner has an outdoor unit that looks very similar to a traditional air conditioner. Its job is to release hot air from your home in the summer and to pump warm air into your home in the winter.
Indoor Unit
An indoor unit is installed in a room you want to heat and cool. While some ductless air conditioner systems can only support one indoor unit, there are those that support up to five indoor units. Each indoor unit is connected to the outdoor unit through a conduit that has a power cable, a line of refrigerant, and a condensate drain.
Remote Control
Each indoor unit comes with a remote control. You can use the remote to heat, cool, auto, and dry. You can also adjust the fan speed.
Where Are the Indoor Units Installed?
You have a few options for where the indoor units are installed. They can be recessed in the ceiling or horizontally ducted. You can also have them installed high on a wall or floor mounted.
What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Ductless Air Conditioners?
Ductless air conditioners are very efficient, especially since they don’t need ducts. The average home loses up to 30% of conditioned air in the ductwork. While they can be a bit more expensive than other options, you save the expense of having ductwork installed. They also require regular maintenance because you need to clean the filters.
Carlos Warren & Son in Dexter, MO installs, repairs, and maintains ductless air conditioners. We offer the same services for other heating and cooling solutions. Our team can also improve your home’s indoor air quality. Learn more about how we can help your family by calling us today.