Whether it’s for a home or business structure, it’s critical to think about air conditioning. When renovating your house or planning your new dream home, you’ll have to choose what system you will use. Given this, it is important to know the difference between the two, and how they would work for your benefit in the long run. The options that contractors lay down on you might be confusing. So, here’s a quick guide to help you decide if you’ll get a ductless or ducted air conditioning system.
The Main Difference between Ductless and Ducted Aircon
Air ducts made of sheet metal are installed inside the walls and ceilings of your home in a DUCTED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. Cool air goes via the ducts from the central air conditioner and is distributed to each room in your home via vents.
DUCTLESS AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
Ductless air conditioning systems are individually installed in rooms. It is a single-zone system that is meant to offer cooling comfort to one specific area.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND AIRFLOW
Since ducted aircon systems go through your ceilings to each space, every room is kept at the same temperature all of the time. Air circulation is also improved with ducted air conditioning systems. However, since ductless aircon cools each room separately, there is less air circulation across the area, which can result in stagnant air and air pressure problems.
VALUE FOR MONEY
Although individual ductless air conditioning units are far cheaper than a whole ducted air conditioning system, but as time goes by and in terms of your monthly electricity bills, the latter is more cost-effective since this keeps all rooms cool at the same time leaving no source for hot air to circulate back into the airflow. For a home with multiple rooms, ducted types are suggested, however, if you have a small space, ductless ones may be the answer you’re looking for.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
Both types need professional help when it comes to installations and maintenance. Every system is intricate, and it must be properly built to match the requirements of your area and preference. That’s why hiring a competent HVAC professional to handle the design and installation is always a great idea. The upfront fees for a ducted system might seem intimidating, but this allows for better maintenance since there is just one exterior condensing unit and one inside air handler; this is often easier and less expensive to maintain. Multiple aircon units are installed throughout the area in ductless systems, and they all need to be serviced on a regular basis.
Having considered temperature control and airflow, value for money, and installation and maintenance, are you going ducted? Ductless? Or do you have more questions? Whichever it is, KYC Air Conditioning will be happy to assist you and install your aircon for you. With over ten years of experience in the industry, and over 2,000 homes installed with the best air possible, they are your best bet in Sydney. Get a free measure and quote to start off the beginning of the best comfort you can get for your home!
