{"id":1234,"date":"2020-01-14T21:12:10","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T21:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hvacforhome.com\/?p=1234"},"modified":"2021-12-11T07:30:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-11T07:30:11","slug":"different-types-of-air-conditioners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hvacforhome.com\/different-types-of-air-conditioners\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Different Types of Air Conditioners"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"typesThere are numerous types of air conditioners to choose from. Each type has strengths and weaknesses, and they can vary substantially when it comes to price.<\/p>\n

In this article, we have taken the liberty of highlighting the options you are most likely to encounter on your search for the right AC. We have also highlighted what they do well, and what they struggle with, all with the hope of helping you find the perfect unit for your needs.<\/p>\n

Read on for a guide to the different air conditioners.<\/p>\n

1. Window Units<\/h3>\n
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Window Aircon Unit\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Credit: Artic King, Amazon<\/p><\/div>\n

Window ACs are smaller units that access the room via a window<\/a>. These tend to be a more affordable way to cool a single room, but they don\u2019t do so well when it comes to larger spaces.<\/p>\n

They are great for dorms, apartments, or bedrooms, but they are virtually useless in larger homes.<\/p>\n

2. Central Cooling<\/h3>\n
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Central Cooling Airconditioner, Credit: Goodman, Amazon<\/p><\/div>\n

Central cooling is a large-scale system that treats your entire home. They feed cold air into your home via a series of grating and ducts that make it effortless to treat the entire house simultaneously.<\/p>\n

However, choosing a central cooling system is a very serious decision. Even more affordable options tend to cost thousands of dollars, and they can be very costly to run.<\/p>\n

You can curb the cost somewhat by investing in an energy-efficient system<\/a> but no matter what you are going to wind up spending a pretty penny.<\/p>\n

3. Ductless<\/h3>\n
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Ductless Aircon Unit\u00a0 \u00a0 Credit: Klimaire, Amazon<\/p><\/div>\n

Ductless systems operate in much the same ways as a central cooling system, except that they forgo the ducts. You still have the air compressor located outside, but the cool air is instead dispersed via wall panels.<\/p>\n

The system is considerably more conspicuous than central cooling, but it is a good way to retrofit an old-school house that is not naturally equipped for a modern HVAC system.<\/p>\n

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4. Portable<\/h3>\n
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Portable Aircon\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Credit: Amazon<\/p><\/div>\n

Portable air conditioners<\/a> are very similar to window units. They are sized perfectly for cooling small rooms, and they are significantly more affordable than central cooling systems.<\/p>\n

The only real difference is that the portable system features a much quicker installation so that you can move it from place to place easily. Many of them simply plug into a wall outlet, ostensibly making them as easy to use<\/a> as a fan.<\/p>\n