Pros & cons of installing ducted air conditioning

You don't need to suffer through Queensland's scorching summers, installing an air conditioner in your home can provide instant relief from the heat and provide year-round comfort.

But the big question is, which air conditioning option will suit your needs best? Air conditioning can be a significant investment so it's advisable to look at all your options fully. However, the kind of house, apartment, townhouse, or the unit you live in will impact which type of air conditioning system is best for you as not all homes can accommodate a ducted air conditioning unit.

So which type of aircon will best suit your household needs? In this article, we take a closer look at the pros & cons of ducted air conditioning

The two main styles of air conditioners are:

1. Ducted
2. Split system

Ducted air conditioners

Ducted air conditioning generally is a popular choice for larger homes, as it gives you the flexibility to cool or heat your entire home, or only an individual room. This allows you to turn off zones if no one is using them and vary the temperature in different areas of the home.

With ducted air conditioning systems, you don’t have to worry about warm or cold spots throughout the building because every part of your home is evenly temperature controlled. The system operates quietly indoors so that you can stay comfortable without noise disturbance. Modern ducted aircon systems use advanced inverter technology which helps to keep energy costs down. 

How does ducted air conditioning work? 

A ducted air conditioner works by circulating cooled or heated air through a system of ducts, which are connected to vents in various rooms. The air is conditioned in a central unit and then distributed through the ducts to the desired rooms, where it is expelled through the vents to regulate the temperature. The central unit also includes a fan to circulate the air, a refrigerant to cool or heat the air, and an evaporator coil to transfer the heat from the air.

Pros of ducted air conditioning

• Flexible temperature control throughout the building
• Very quiet operation
• Energy-efficient
• Cost-effective
• Increases your property value

Cons of ducted air conditioning

• If you only want to cool a single room at any time, you will still be paying the cost of cooling the entire house unless your ducted AC has zone control.
• Can be more expensive to purchase and install.
• Not suitable for all home designs - needs ceiling void to house the indoor unit

Ducted air conditioner brands

With a wide range of aircon manufacturers offering ducted aircon systems throughout Australia, homeowners are spoilt for choice. Speak to your local air conditioner technicians to find out which system they recommend for your area.

• Carrier
• Daikin
• Fujitsu
• Gree
• Haier
• Hitachi
• Kelvinator
• MHIAA
• Mitsubishi Electric
• Panasonic
• Rinnai
• Teco
• Toshiba

If you require professional advice on an air conditioner that will suit your needs and budget in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, and Logan, call our air conditioning specialist on 07 3133 1681, and we can help you with your decision.

Reference - https://www.canstarblue.com.au/appliances/ducted-vs-split-system-air-con-the-pros-and-cons/