Ducted air-conditioning is a solution to move air from one area to another by using ducts and ventilation systems rather than using singular units inside individual rooms.
While ducted air-conditioning units are traditionally used in commercial buildings, office spaces, and large living spaces such as apartment blocks and condominiums for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, some free-standing living spaces are also looking at ducted air conditioning as a temperature control system. The advantages are the ability to centrally control indoor air to specific areas while limiting airflow to areas that are unused within a property.
In this article, we will look at the benefits of a ducted air conditioner.
How Does a Ducted Air-Con System Work?
Ducted systems consist of a central outdoor unit housing the compressor, cooling coils, evaporator and the electric motor that is connected to a series of ducts leading to rooms within the property. The outdoor unit houses a temperature sensor, a pressure sensor, and a control panel that can be both automatically and manually controlled or even by a connected mobile telephone application. The outdoor sucks warm air out of the house and pushes cool air back into the building through the ducts.
One advantage of using a ducted air system in your home environment is the sleek and smooth nature of the overall design. Rather than having bulky and unsightly units in each room, the entire system is integrated smoothly within each living space.
Types of Ducted Air Con Systems.
Two main systems of ducted air-conditioning systems exist – a central system and a mini-split system. Central controlled systems are linked to a singular unit that cools the entire house while mini-split systems are smaller in size and control individual zones or rooms within the living and working spaces.
Central systems
An entire dwelling can be cooled by central systems. These systems are designed for cooling airflow into large areas that experience high humidity like factories, commercial and industrial buildings. The outside unit is normally located in the roof or attic, and the ducts flow down into each living space in the building.
Mini-split systems
Designed for cooling smaller areas with low humidity mini-split systems are typically installed in homes and offices. The outdoor united is usually located outside the building leading to the indoor units.
Reduce Energy Bills
Tropical areas with high humidity benefit from ducted areas. In addition, large office buildings in temperate zones also benefit from large ducted air-conditioning systems. For smaller homes, a central air-con system is more advantageous when it comes to both billing and maintenance.
Conclusion
Ducted air-conditioning systems are more efficient than split systems when dealing with large industrial and housing projects, but installation costs are greater.
When considering which heating and colling system is best for your work premises or living space both ducted and traditional single-unit installations should be considered and a cost analysis should be calculated.