If you’re looking into air conditioning installation for your home, it’s vital to review all your options thoroughly. Different units have their advantages and disadvantages. As you make your decision, study the three basic unit types and figure out which one best fits your needs and preferences. 

3 Examples of A/C Units

1. Central Air Conditioner

As the most common unit, central air conditioners circulate cold air through a system of ducts that are in floors, walls, and ceilings, usually dehumidifying it in the process. Split-system air conditioners are the most popular type of central air conditioner, earning its name from the evaporator coil, located in a cabinet inside the house, while the condenser coil is in an enclosure outside. All of this connects to the duct network. Although split-systems are the affordable way to do air conditioner installation, central air conditioners also come as packaged units, combining all the different parts of a split-system into one. Since it usually comes with a natural gas furnace as well, you avoid having a separate one inside.

2. Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner

This type of air conditioning installation lets you skip the complex duct network. Ductless mini-split systems let you hang a separate unit in every room of the house, all of them connected to air conditioning and heating units outside. Each unit has a different control system, allowing them to operate independently. This system is known for using energy efficiently because there’s no ductwork to slow it down, but it’s more expensive to install.

3. Heat Pump

Though technically a type of split-system conditioner, heat pumps are in a separate category because they function differently. During the summer, they draw heat from the air inside your home and transfer it outdoors. In the winter, the pump draws heat from the air and brings it inside. If you live in a climate where temperatures are well below freezing, use a geothermal heat pump to extract heat from the ground instead of the air. Again, it’s a more expensive air conditioning installation than a split-system, but you will save considerable money on your energy bills in the long run.

Whichever type of air conditioning installation you choose, Forquer Heating & Air Conditioning has the expertise and customer service skills to take care of it for you. Having served Stark County, OH since 1996 with excellent customer satisfaction ratings, this HVAC contractor will help with air conditioning repair, furnace installation, and more. To schedule a visit, call them at (330) 630-2645 or message them online.