Review Window-Mounted Air Conditioner

A mini split heat pump is perfect for room additions, where extending or installing distribution ductwork is not feasible. There are two components to this system. It has an outdoor compressor/condenser, and an indoor air-handling unit. The conduit houses the power cable, refrigerant tubing, suction tubing, and a condensate drain, links the outdoor and indoor units. 
 
However, there are advantages and disadvantages in using this kind of heating system. The advantage of using this system is that they are small. It also has flexibility for zoning or heating and cooling individual rooms. Models of this type of device have as many as four indoor air-handling units for four zones or rooms. The handling unit of the mini split heat pump is connected to one outdoor unit. The number of unit also depends on how much heating or cooling is required for the building or each zone. This is also affected by how well the building is insulated. Since each of the zones will have its own thermostat, you only need to condition that place when someone is there. This will save you energy and money. 
 
Another advantage of this system is that they are often easier to install than other types of space conditioning systems. The hook up of this device between the outdoor and indoor units requires only a three-inch hole through a wall for the conduit. Manufacturers of the mini split heat pump also provide a variety of lengths of connecting conduits. You can also locate the outdoor unit as far away as 50 feet from the indoor evaporator. This makes it possible to cool rooms on the front side of your house with the compressor in a more advantageous or inconspicuous place on the outside of the building. 
 
This system can also avoid energy losses associated with the ductwork of central forced air systems because of the absence of ducts. In addition, since duct losses can account for more than 30% of energy consumption for space conditioning, especially if the ducts are in an unconditioned space such as an attic. Thus with the absence of these ducts, you can save this 30% energy consumption. 
 
Another advantage of the mini split heat pump is that it offers more flexibility in interior design options. The indoor handler of the device can be suspended from a ceiling, mounted flush into a drop ceiling or hung on a wall. There are also floor-standing models if you prefer this design. Most indoor units also come with sleek, high tech looking jackets. They can also come with a remote control, making it easier to turn the system on and off even when it has positioned on a wall or suspended from a ceiling. 
 
Most importantly, they keep your home safe since there is only a small hole in the wall. Though the wall and window mounted, room air conditioners can provide an easy entrance for intruders. The disadvantage of using a mini split heat pump is that it can cost about 00 to 00 per ton of cooling capacity. This is about 30% more than central systems excluding ductwork. Though this device has many advantages but if you are planning to buy this type of device, you need enough money to be able to buy it.