Did you know there are three different types of air conditioning you can install to cool your home? The difference between them isn’t tremendous but it can change the way your summers go while inside your home. A window unit, central air, and split air conditioning.
A window unit is pretty self explanatory. Depending on the size it can be powerful enough to heat a small bedroom. If you get a bigger more powerful sized unit it can cool off a nice sized living room or kitchen. The window unit is easily removable during winter months when it’s not needed and can be a simple installation too. It comes with thick accordion style blockades to close off the space between the sides and the window. Most units screw into the window to help prevent it from moving and to ensure your home remains safe.
Modern houses normally come with central air but if you live in the midwest or eastern part of the country many old homes do not have central air. It is costly to get central air in a moderate size home if you don’t already have the duct work in place.
For larger homes that don’t have the ductwork for central air conditioning getting split air conditioning is a good substitute. It has the power to cool off the entire home like central air conditioning does. Split air conditioning is energy efficient which will save you money in the long run. Split air conditioning is just what it sounds like. A split unit. One remains in the home and the other part is outside. Both pieces are connected to each other through a refrigerant line set which is just copper tubing. Ellis County ac installation has further detail on proper line sets.
Ensuring your ac unit is installed correctly is the most important thing to remember. Incorrect installation can lead to improper cooling and persistent maintenance that can be costly. Ellis County ac installation guarantees installation properly the first time so you won’t have to worry about problems.
Importance of Walls
The wall where the indoor unit goes has to be strong enough to hold the unit. These are pretty substantial units and both weight and size need to be accounted for when you’re picking out a spot for it.
Along with wall strength you need to ensure the unit has enough space to maintain the correct airflow. You need about 15cm at the top and on the sides. Additionally, there needs to be at least eight feet of space between the floor and the unit.
Installation
When being installed the outside bracket on the wall needs to be tilted downwards in order to create the proper flow of air into the house when the unit is connected and installed. The tilt will ensure the function of airflow from the drain pipe which creates condensed water.
Location of both the indoor and outdoor units are important. They both need to be facing away from direct sunlight and water in order to continue proper cooling. The outdoor unit has a condenser which needs to be free of heat. Placing the outdoor unit out of harsh sunlight will stop the condenser from malfunctioning. Make sure it’s on a flat rigid surface to stop vibrations that can lead to damage.
Finally, when placing both units they must be close enough to stop any excess coolant from being expelled. Mounting them at the proper distance keeps proper cooling consistent throughout the house.
