Most HVAC split systems are easy to install and very convenient for many houses without ducts. Learn all you need to know about them.
The wall split HVAC system is one of the most popular air conditioners and used as residential HVAC because they are simple to install, in a couple of hours we can have our equipment running, as AC installation for this system does not require complex works. It is the ideal solution if our house does not have a pre-installation for air conditioning ducts in false ceilings. In addition, the cost of installation is much lower.
These “split” systems are divided into two units, one indoors and one outdoors. The outdoor unit is located outside the house, being the one that can generate more noise because it contains the motor or compressor, therefore, we will hardly notice its activity. The outdoor units do not usually exceed the sound level of a dishwasher in operation.
Inside the house we will place the indoor unit, from which we receive the flow of conditioned air. This unit can be “camouflaged” quite well in the walls so that its presence goes unnoticed. Nowadays there are even attractive designs, very sophisticated and with the possibility of customizing the outer casing, becoming part of our decoration.
How difficult is installing split systems?
The placement of the two units requires the installation of copper pipes and electrical wiring, the difficulty of which will depend basically on the constructive characteristics of the building and the distance between the two units.
It is not a very complex job. However, it is necessary to have an HVAC professional in charge, who will also advise us on the correct location of the units. It is very important to correctly choose the place where we will install the indoor unit, since the comfort of the inhabitants of the house depends on it, so that the air arrives homogeneously to the whole room.
How to choose the equipment I need?
In terms of technology, HVAC residential and commercial split systems produce cold air for the summer and heat during the winter, as they incorporate a heat pump. They can also be paired with either a gas furnace or a fan coil located inside your home. In addition, most models today incorporate the inverter system, a variable speed compressor that adapts to the conditions of the space and produces cold or hot air more efficiently.
And finally, we must consider other technical aspects for the correct choice of our wall split, such as the power we need, the energy efficiency of the system, the sound level, etc.
