The Differences Between Split Systems and Ducted Air Conditioning
When deciding on a home air conditioning system for your residence, there are two main types to consider. Split system air conditioning and ducted air conditioning.
Both air conditioning systems have strengths and weaknesses, making them more suitable for different applications.
Split System Air Conditioning
Split system air conditioning units are ideal for targeting a specific room or living area that requires temperature control. There are several convenient benefits to split system air conditioners centred around their installation process.
With split system air conditioners being a targeted solution, it can often be much easier and less expensive to install a split system air conditioner where necessary than install a more comprehensive solution throughout your home. If you have more than one area that needs temperature control, installing multiple split system air conditioners may remain the most cost-efficient option. As split system air conditioning is largely modular, it is relatively easy to add more units over time.
Crispair can provide a wide range of Panasonic or Daikin split system air conditioners.
Ducted Air Conditioning
Ducted air conditioning is one of the most comprehensive temperature control solutions available for the modern home. Ducted air conditioning systems provide consistent and even temperatures throughout for whole home comfort.
Ducted air conditioning also has the added benefit of being largely discreet, as aside from the slim vents in each room, the majority of the system remains out of sight. Many ducted systems include zone control functions and a great deal of convenience in their active use.
Crispair provides Daikin ducted air conditioning systems that make full use of reverse cycle technology.
Comparisons
Energy Efficiency:
- Split system air conditioners can often be much more energy-efficient for zoned cooling when targeting an individual area of the home.
- Ducted air conditioners will generally be more energy efficient for whole-home cooling, with optimisations made for larger spaces.
Installation:
- Split system air conditioning systems are relatively easier to install than other HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, with more flexibility to handle the unique constraints from home to home.
- Ducted air conditioning systems require plenty of design work to ensure the efficient distribution of air throughout the home. It is much easier to install a ducted system during the construction of a home than to negotiate the constraints of an existing one.
Cost:
- As split systems operate under a reduced scope, targeting an individual zone within the home, they can often be highly cost-efficient to install.
- As a comprehensive, home-wide system, ducted air conditioning can be much more expensive than a split system.
Maintenance:
- The filters of a split system air conditioner should be cleaned every one to two months, with a comprehensive service once every 12 months.
- Ducted systems typically require less frequent repairs than a split system and less frequent filter cleaning. They both should receive a comprehensive service once every 12 months.
Aesthetics:
- While the indoor portion of a split system air conditioner can be a fashionable addition to a room, it may not always fit your aesthetic.
- Ducted air conditioners feature discreet vents in each room, which is less imposing.
Both split system and ducted air conditioning have areas in which they excel, with the choice between the two largely depending on your situation.
With over 30 years of experience, Crispair can help with either option. Being a Club Daikin Dealer, we can provide a premium range of Daikin split systems or ducted air conditioning systems. Contact us with any queries regarding the best option for your home or to book an installation.
