There are different types of air conditioners, and choosing the one that suits your needs may be overwhelming.
However, today we look at the different categories and air conditioning services.
Air conditioner types include:
Central Air Conditioning
Many people prefer it, especially those with large houses. The system cools efficiently, as it circulates air through supply and returns ducts. When the air becomes warm, the system circulates it back into the supply ducts and then finally back into the air conditioner.
However, this system needs careful planning while installing for proper functionality and efficiency.
Hybrid Air Conditioners
These conditioners alternate between using fossil fuel and electricity. It is a smart machine, which chooses between the two energy sources intelligently to save on costs.
The system works efficiently both during winter and summer. In summer, it will eject hot air from your house to the outdoors while in winter, the unit gets warm air from outdoors and distributes it indoors.
Ductless, Mini-Split Air Conditioner
If you own homes that have been retrofitted, then the ductless, mini-split systems are the ideal choice. The system has an outdoor compressor and an indoor handling unit.
The system is ideal if you want to cool individual rooms in your house. Majority of them come with at least four indoor handling units, which you’ll connect to one outdoor unit.
Each unit has a thermostat so that you can adjust the temperature for each room. It is an excellent system if you need to cool specific rooms in your house.
Window Air Conditioner
This is a compact unit for only one room. Typically, you install the system in one room; thus, the name, unitary unit. These units work by emitting warm air out its back and blows cool air into the room.
If your living space is small, this can be an excellent option for you.
Portable Air Conditioner
These are unique pieces of conditions. They work by collecting the warm air from the room then cools it down before releasing it back to the room.
The unit dissipates any warm air outside the room through the exhaust hose, which you install in the window. When you take into consideration their small size, these units can only cool one room.
But they are easy to install, affordable and very versatile.
Air Conditioning Services and Repairs
Air conditioners have many parts, and these parts are prone to mechanical air electrical faults. It is vital that you understand some techniques of identifying and handling them. However, you must not handle an air conditioner if you don’t know.
Common repairs include:
- Compressor issues: the compressor pressurizes the refrigerant to release the heat. It is a complex system considering it has a motor and electrical wiring. The unit is prone to electrical and motor issues. Do not try to repair it in case it fails. This is one of the air conditioning services a professional should handle.
- Fan problems: air conditioners have two fans, i.e., evaporator fan (blower) and the condenser fan. The condenser fan removes heat from the system while the evaporator fan pushes the cool air into the duct system. The fan is prone to issues like motor problems, loose or bent blades and belt issues.
- Refrigerant leaks: leakages are common in air conditioners. The worst part is, they are challenging to identify. That is why it recommended you let professionals handle a refrigerant leakage when it occurs. A leakage usually lowers the efficiency of the system.
Contact VDK air conditioning services for installations and maintenance services.