A split system air conditioner has two components, an indoor and outdoor unit. The indoor unit absorbs heat, while the outdoor unit cools and pumps cold air into the indoor unit. The two units are connected by insulated tubes which are piped through a small hole in the wall. Traditionally, the outdoor portion of the unit contains the compressor and condenser, and the indoor portion of the unit contains an evaporator coil and indoor air handling unit that sends the air through the ductwork in your home.
Why split system?
Easy to install
Split system air conditioners are very easy to install and work without ducts, which allows for a system to be installed cheaply and quickly. With only a small copper tube and some cabling required to install the unit, the split system air conditioner is designed to blend in with a room and not need a great deal of installation.
If you need a kitchen or living area or a bedroom cooled or heated, a split system air conditioner can be installed within a few hours and will only set you back a small amount of money compared with larger systems that are centrally controlled and zoned.
No eyesores for outdoor units
Split system air conditioning units have outdoor units that can be placed close to the wall of your home so that the outdoor compressor is easily concealed. The compressor simply needs to be 30 metres or less from you home to ensure it works as required. Split system air conditioners have far less components than larger systems and can easily be installed by a registered air conditioning technician in a few short hours.
No windows are required
Some air conditioning units require a window for installation however the split system does not require a window and can be installed high on a wall or in any space you wish within a unit or property.
As opposed to ducted air conditioning units that have metres of internal duct systems within walls and cavities, split system air conditioners do not require the internal wall cavity and fit in a small area in any room.
Low cost
Wall mounted split system air conditioning units are perfect for investment properties due to the small cost of purchasing and installing the unit as well as the long term cost savings for the unit. When the wall mounted unit is set to the correct temperature the costs can be controlled and energy use can be minimised.
Easy maintenance
Simple to clean, split system air conditioners are easy to maintain and use little more than a filter each month. This feature is ideal for property owners and renters, and mean maintenance and servicing is kept to a minimum. Some filters can be cleaned and put back into the system and others can be discarded and new filters be installed. The clean and compact design of split system air conditioners makes maintenance easy for both renters and property owners.
As well as this, in the winter months the system is safer than some traditional heaters such as bar heaters that can be dangerous for small children and the heating can be set on a timer to ensure the property is climate controlled perfectly.
Quiet to run
Split system air conditioning units are quiet to run and come free of large motors making them a quieter alternative to larger air conditioning systems.The units can be installed in bedrooms and study areas and will not disrupt sleep or concentration. As well as being quiet, the split system air conditioners can be set on a timer to turn on or off as required to maintain a certain temperature for optimum comfort.