Although when making a choice about which AC system is best for the homeowner, you should turn to the HVAC tech, there are some choices you can make ahead of time.
- I had been hearing a lot about ducted and ductless air conditioning systems.
I wanted to know which of these would be best for me? The HVAC technician told me I needed to know what each of these were before I could find out which suited me best. Ductless AC system, do not need ductwork to operate. There is one main unit on the outside of the house that supplies refrigerant to the inside unit which hangs on the wall near the ceiling. The ductless AC system can also supply heat, but it only works for the room in which the air handler is placed. Ducted AC, or central air conditioning, requires ductwork in the house in order to be used. If you already have ductwork that is in good condition, central air conditioning is a wise choice. It takes less time to install the AC unit. There is very little connection time to installing the AC unit. They set the AC unit up outside, and connect it to the ductwork. The refrigerant lines and fans are all inside the AC unit. It delivers cool air into the ductwork, where it flows to every room in the house. The cool air comes out of the air vents to give comfort to your home. The HVAC tech can check to make sure if the ductwork is in good shape and help you to make a decision. Once you have the facts about ducted and ductless AC, it is time to make that decision.