Sunday, May 15, 2016

Types Of Ductless Systems For Residential Properties

By Jason Bailey


Over the years, HVAC systems have remained relatively the same. What may have changed is the way they are controlled. Newer materials are also used nowadays, and this has improved their efficiency and cost. The thermostats used today are programmable, which means modern systems can be switched on and off automatically based on user preferences. Ductless systems have become increasingly popular over the years for a number of reasons.

It is much cheaper to buy and install a heating or cooling system that does not have air ducts. For the system to work efficiently, however, every room in the building must have a heat source. Alternatively, powerful fans must be used to circulate air around the building.

A duct free air conditioning system can also be referred to as the split air conditioning system. It has two main components, the condenser unit and air handler. The air handling unit is responsible for cooling the air, so it is located inside the house, while the condenser unit cools and compresses the refrigerant, so its usually mounted outdoors. The two components are connected by electrical wires and refrigerant tubing.

Refrigeration and air conditioning systems have the same principle of operation. That is; an expanding gas absorbs heat energy from the surroundings. In that regard, the compressed refrigerant in the compressor absorbs heat when it expands inside the evaporator, thereby cooling the surroundings.

There are basically two types of duct-free heating. The first is the electric space heater. This device is usually plugged into an electric outlet and powered on. The heating element produces heat which is blown by a fan into the surroundings. The other type of heating system is the hydronic heating system.

A hydronic system can be used for both heating and cooling, and it's also duct free. During the hot summer months, chilled water is run through the system, thereby cooling the rooms. In the winter, however, steam or hot water from the boiler is run through the system. Radiators, or heat exchangers, and baseboards extract the heat and radiate it to the surrounding air. The system is controlled by a thermostat and solenoid valves that work together to ensure that heating and cooling is stopped whenever the desired temperature is reached. For instance, when temperatures rise beyond the desired level, the thermostat sends a signal to shut off the valves, thereby preventing cold water from running through the radiator and cooling the room.

Window mounted air conditioners are also duct free because they do not have any type of ductwork. They are usually mounted on the window frame. The condenser unit is exposed to the outside while the air handler has contact with indoor air.

You can choose to install any type of HVAC system in your home or business premise. What is important is that you hire an experienced installer who is both experienced and certified to do the job. The installer should also offer a maintenance contract and be able to maintain your system in good operating condition. As times goes by, you may want to start planning to replace the system. This is because old appliances consume too much power, perform poorly, are inefficient and break down too often. You can make your life much easier and comfortable by replacing old machines.




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