subject: The Best Use Of Ductless Air Conditioners In Residents And Commercially [print this page] The Best Use Of Ductless Air Conditioners In Residents And Commercially
There are several kinds of ductless air conditioners available today. For most homes the 200 BTU's are often used. Commercial buildings usually require the larger 7500 to 14,000 BTU's. You have the option of purchasing a window unit which fits into sash windows, or you can go with the kind that is placed in a room and vents to the outside of the structure it's in. There are vent kits designed especially for this purpose.
There are also models that you can attach to the wall, much the same way you would a flat screen television. These are also vented to the outside through the wall. Hotels usually use free standing units. There is no venting needed for these kids of air conditioners. Being that there is no need for them to be placed in an open window, this eliminates some of the security risks associated with traditional air conditioning units.
The smaller room units use ice and water to provide the cooling effect desired. This is sometimes referred to as the "oasis theory", cooling one room to be in your comfort zone while closing off the rest. This is especially useful in the home without ducted air conditioning.
Much larger units can be used in restaurant kitchens, and for added cooling in warehouses, offices and stores. These units allow a room to be cooled off without adding a lot of money to the utility bill every month.
Many of these vent through the ceiling or window using large circumference accordion exhaust hose. These units will require a dedicated electric line. In server rooms, these types of air conditioners are used to keep the servers cool and operating at their peak performance. No one wants their computer service to go down due to over-heated equipment.
Recreation vehicles frequently take advantage of ductless air conditioning as well, sparing the battery power and cooling down the inside by twelve degrees in one room. It can also work the same way in mobile homes that are being pulled by a truck or car.
If your cabin in the woods or by the sea requires cooling, there is no need for the expense of fully ducted central air when the ductless type conditioner is available and so efficient at providing the temperature you desire. Some models even provide heat and Ionic air purifying features. There is one less issue to deal with, concerning heating of the cabin on a chilly evening. There is less expense to install and operate. For those with a unique type of canvas cabin, like a tent but on a wooden platform, adding a small unit would keep you comfortable even in this primitive setting, as long as there was a power source.
If considering remodeling of your home or vacation home, keep in mind the cost of ducting a heat pump for heat and cooling as compared to one of the many models of ductless air conditioners. Keeping cool at a nominal cost for installation and operation is the aim of these systems.
