When a Ductless Air Conditioner is the Right Choice

The summer months are here and that means the brutal heat is upon us again. I know plenty of people love the summer but I cannot stand it. I hate that sticky, sweaty feeling I get for months. If there wasn't air conditioning I'd go north to Alaska every summer. But not all air conditioners are created equal. Central air conditioning is expensive and takes a lot of time and work to install. Window units are a noisy and ugly hassle. Enter the ductless air conditioner.

A ductless air conditioner is also called a wall split air conditioner. A ductless air conditioner does not need to be placed in a window like traditional room units. A ductless air conditioner will "sit" on the wall, bracketed in place, and provide that room with cool air. The ductless air conditioner will be placed near the ceiling on the wall, making it an unobtrusive addition to a room. The settings and functions of the unit are controlled by a remote control. This is the unit they frequently will show you in catalogs and online. However, a ductless air conditioner actually comprises of two units: the indoor wall-mount unit and an outdoor condensing unit. A pair of refrigerant tubes that exchange electricity and water connect the two units.

Why would you choose a ductless air conditioner? Well, they tend to be much cheaper than installing central air conditioning. Other houses, especially older ones are actually impossible to install central air conditioning, making a ductless air conditioner the perfect choice. They also tend to perform better than a box window unit, both in supplying more cool air and in doing so with less energy noise. Of course, a ductless air conditioner is also a good deal more expensive than a box unit, but it is also much less unsightly. And both a box unit and a ductless air conditioner are generally limited to the room in which they are installed and will have difficulty cooling multiple rooms or floors.

Where can you find a ductless air conditioner? The easiest place is still online and many companies also specialize in installing the units. Many of the big-box retailers like Sears will offer the right ductless air conditioner for your needs and also provide the installation service. Of course, like any home appliance, shop around for the best deal and make sure that your ductless air conditioner is covered by an appropriate warranty. Hopefully a ductless air conditioner is just the solution you need to get you through these humid summer months.

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