When it comes to air conditioning, there are a variety of options available. From single and double hose models to window, mini split, ductless, portable, and smart air conditioners, there is something for everyone. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the different types of air conditioners and their features so that you can make an informed decision when it comes to cooling your home or office. Single and double hose models draw warm air from inside the room, cool it and return it to the room, while expelling warm air to the outside.
With modern HVAC technology, programmable thermostats can be combined with central air conditioners for a smart home experience. If you want greater efficiency or want to eliminate a lot of ducts, then opting for mini split air conditioners without ducts is an excellent choice. Ductless systems are an excellent choice for contemporary homes. Window air conditioners come in different sizes and are suitable if you are looking to cool a single room or a small area.
If you opt for a large window air conditioner, you can even cool a small house since it is single-storey or an open space. Window air conditioners have all their components enclosed inside and expel heat from its outer side while blowing cold air into the room on the inner side. They also have controls on unit and may come with a remote control. Portable air conditioners are similar to window air conditioners but are stand-alone units that can be moved from one room to another.
All you need is a power outlet to turn it on and access to a window where air can be removed from the unit when using its funnel. Portable ACs can be single hose that takes air from the inside of a room and expels it to the outside or double hose that draws the air from the outside with one hose and expels it to the outside from the other hose. Smart air conditioners are a type of mini-split, window or portable air conditioners that are IoT-enabled. These ACs are connected to Wi-Fi and come with a native application that provides global control via a smartphone.
Split system units have an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit is usually wall mounted and is ideal for cooling a room or a specific area of your home or office. The benefits of split system air conditioners are that they can heat and cool, they also take up less space, do not require ducts and are considered a very quiet unit. Split system air conditioners are also popular because they are available in a variety of sizes and their slim aesthetic design blends in with your residential or commercial space. Battery-operated air conditioners use 12V or 24V lithium-ion batteries and generate more than 2000 BTU cooling power while being fully portable.
They are ideal for large homes and buildings as they have the ability to maintain individual zone control in each room and every floor of the building. To disguise an air conditioning unit, you can paint the panels in the same color as the house or wall behind it. From the unit, ducts that pass through the exterior wall or ceiling draw air from inside the house and return cold air to the inside. When buying your air conditioning system, make sure you buy an energy-efficient one that can help lower your utility bills. A Daikin specialist dealer will evaluate, plan and install the right air conditioning solution for you with creativity and sensitivity to your needs. With all these different types of air conditioners on the market, you'll find that portability makes keeping cool on a hot summer's day much easier.
