At Expert HVAC and Refrigeration El Paso, we are often asked the question, what is a split system air conditioner? And, is it better than a packaged unit?
The explanation is simpler than you might think. First, no one type of central A/C unit is better than the other. The type of system used is typically based on the structure and layout of your house and how much space you have.
In the simplest terms, central air conditioners are broken down into two categories: split systems and rooftop package units. A split air conditioner takes up more room than a packaged air conditioner, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that a packaged unit is better.
When we refer to a split air conditioner, we are talking about the way in which the unit is set up. A split air conditioner is composed of two separate units, a condensing unit and an evaporative coil (known as a “condenser,” and a “coil”). It is from these two separate units that a split air conditioner gets its name. These units are joined by a set of copper tubing known as a “line-set,” which transfers refrigerant from one unit to another.
The easiest way to tell if you have a split air conditioning system is to see if you have two parts to your air conditioner. If you have one part inside, either in an attic, garage or in a closet, then you have a split AC unit. If your air conditioner has only one piece (that is typically on the roof), and a piece of ductwork going into the roof, then you have a packaged unit. If you have evaporative cooling, you’ll probably only have a furnace in garage or closet and no centralized A/C system at all. (Converting to refrigerated air to get centralized cooling in a split system or package unit is an easy fix for the experts at Expert HVAC and Refrigeration. Give us a call for a free estimate to do so.)
Pictured is a new split system installation by Expert HVAC and Refrigeration. Clean, comfortable and quiet Amana cooling…is what we provide with our split system HVAC installations. Call us for more information and an evaluation of your current system for the best replacement: 915-598-1732.