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What is Ductless Air Conditioning?

October 9, 2008

What is Ductless Air Conditioning?

Filed under: Air Conditioning News — AC Tech Guy @ 9:44 am

A common air conditioning system these days is the ductless air conditioning. This is a type of unit which functions without a duct. These units are efficient as compared to other units. Mini-split system is another type of such device. So while choosing an air conditioning system this an important choice to keep in mind.

Ductless air conditioning units have been seen for sometime now. It is an indoor unit mounted on an outside interior wall. A small hole passes through the wall to allow the refrigerant piping, condensation drain and wiring access. The outside unit is compact and can be mounted anywhere on the outside wall as long as it within fifty feet for the smaller units and one hundred and fifty feet for the larger units. The length depends on the specific size and model of the unit. The design of these devices is such that they require minimum air duct system cleaning

One of the best features of these units is their ability to take away moisture from the room. The feature that seems to impress owners of ductless air conditioning units is that the unit is permanently mounted inside. The design of these units is quite sleek and attractive. They blend well with the interiors of most rooms. Ductless air conditioning units are similar to central air systems in the sense that the compressor is outside the house. This causes much less noise in the environment of the home or office.

These units also feature a changeable quiet blower and a thermostatic control as well. A wireless remote LCD hand control allows for easy operation. These units are also quite energy efficient. There are various brands of these units available in the market these days. While making your purchase make proper inquiries about the air conditioner warranty options that are offered.

October 2, 2008

Air Conditioning Filters - Essential Maintenance Items

Filed under: Air Conditioning Maintanence & Tips — Tags: , , — AC Tech Guy @ 4:38 am

Air conditioners are a common household item especially during the summers. Usually air conditioners are expensive and for some of the models the maintenance cost is high too. But with regular care you will tend to bring down the maintenance cost.  Firstly, the air conditioning filters should be kept clean and also you should change the filter at regular intervals. It is an easy task and not too complicated at all. An air conditioning that works with dirty filters leads to a shorter life span and also increases your electricity bills.

Choosing the right filter for your air conditioning is crucial for the efficient running of your system. Mainly air flow problems are caused due to excessive dirt in the filter or on the evaporator.

There are many companies which offer standard and custom made filters that remove dust and allergens and keep your family healthy and safe. You just need to decide which air conditioner filter fits your needs and there are a host of websites where you can order them online. If you look around you will find great bargains on prices as a lot of companies are competing out there.

Whole House Air Conditioning Systems

Filed under: Air Conditioning Installation — Tags: , , — AC Tech Guy @ 4:29 am

It’s almost impossible to exist in the summer heat without a good home air conditioner or whole-house air system. These systems are very essential in modern homes. Its not only a necessity these days but an important item to keep yourself healthy as well.

But you must be careful to get yourself the right air conditioning system which is manufactured as per the norms keeping the environment into consideration. Both the air conditioning and the whole house units are possible threats to the global warming scenario. This is because air conditioning system runs with electricity and there are millions of houses which own such units and the power consumption is substantial. And this may lead to excessive release of carbon-filled waste emissions which is a possible threat to the environment.

For reducing the level of generated heat, designers and architects are working more on energy-efficient systems that maximize cooling efficiency with minimal energy waste.