5 Choices In Air Conditioning Your Home - HVAC Guide

If you go air conditioning shopping, you will realize there are quite a few different systems out there. So how do you know which air conditioning system to choose? It can be a little daunting to say the least. Below is the main types of air conditioners available, with a description of the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

1. Window Units Or Box Units - These are the box looking systems you often see sticking out of a wall or window, especially in apartments and motels. They are useful at air conditioning only the room they are located in. They come in both cooling only models as well as cooling and heating models. They are a cheap option but they do have a few disadvantages. The main problem with these units is that they can be a little noisy and they are also a bit ugly looking.

2. Ductless Or Wall Splits - Wall split units look like a long thin box that sits on your wall. Some models are available as cooling only devices, but the majority of models now days come in both cooling and heating options. Like window units, they can only be relied upon to air condition the room they are located in. They are however are good cheap option although they are a little more expensive than a window unit. They do come in brand names as well as stylish modern options that are available.

3. Evaporative Air Conditioner (Ducted) - Evaporative coolers are an excellent way to air condition your home. They can cover a large area easily and will offer cooling to an entire home. They are also relatively cheap to both install and to run. The main disadvantage with these systems however is that they cannot offer any heating. They will also not work in humid weather and they can also bring a lot of moisture and pollutants into your home.

4. Reverse Cycle/Refrigerative/Central Air Conditioning (Ducted) - Reverse cycle ducted air conditioning systems can both heat and cool your home. They usually work on the principle that they can air condition about half your home at one time. You will generally find that very few reverse cycle air conditioners can actually cope with running an entire home at once. These systems offer comfort, they work all year round and are very reliable. The main disadvantages of reverse cycle ducted systems are that they are expensive to both install and to run.

5. Portable Air Conditioner/Heater - Portable air conditioners are the type you see sold in stores. The advantage of these systems are that they are cheap and portable. The disadvantages are that these systems are costly to run and will do little to actually heat and cool your home, and therefore are best avoided.

Follow these tips and choose a hvac system that best suits your needs. Determine your main preferences for a system and choose the option that best suits your needs.

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