The Benefits of Having a Ducted Air Conditioning
If you are about to install an air conditioning system, which one do you go for?
03/02/2019
Are you about to install an air conditioning system? Which one do you go for? Is it a duct or a ductless air system? Let’s assume you have a house with existing ducts, so you want the ducted system. How does it compare to its ductless counterpart? Or, to be more specific, what are its benefits? They’re many. And that’s what we’ll be looking into, so read on.
More Control
Which of the two offers you more control? Ductless or ducted systems? It’s the latter for obvious reasons. As ductless systems have separate units in different rooms, they’re harder to control. For, you must configure each unit for each room. This, though, is not the case with ducted air conditioning. At the push of a button, a centrally located keypad turns the whole system either on or off and at preset times.
Low Maintenance
According to an air conditioning company, all components of an air conditioning system need servicing at least once every 12 months. So, the more of them you have, like in a ductless system, the more time and money you spend on servicing, repairs, or replacements. In contrast, ducted air conditioning comes as one unit, making it low maintenance.
Better Aesthetics
The ducts of a ducted system are hidden behind walls and ceiling panels as well as crawl spaces. And the little visible grills easily blend into the design and color of a room. Compare that with ductless systems. Their unsightly boxlike blowers not only take up space, but they also take away from the visual appeal of a room.
Better Integration
If a building has existing ducts, which most do, then installing a ductless system is an unnecessary expense. It not only requires the installation of new parts but also leaves the existing ones untouched. A better approach is to integrate the old ducts into a new ducted system, thereby cutting the cost of installation significantly.
Even Air Flow and Distribution
When air cools down or warms up, it moves. And if this movement is evenly distributed throughout a building, no stagnant pools of hot or cold air form. Now, consider how ductless air conditioning affects air flow. Each room warms or cools individually, leading to uneven air flow between rooms and air stagnation. In contrast, ducted air conditioning evenly controls air flow throughout the house.
Low Noise
Even the most silent air conditioning unit still emits some background noise that becomes distracting, given time. What does this mean for ductless systems? As they consist of a unit in each room, they emit more noise. But for ducted systems, this is not the case. Their single unit, when positioned away from useable areas, leaves the rest of the building quiet.
Better Humidity and Allergen Control
Ductless units lack the ability to drain excess moisture from the air or to remove allergens like pollen. They are, therefore, not suitable for use by asthmatics or anyone struggling with allergies. Ducted air conditioning, on the other hand, filters and dehumidifies the air if necessary.
Higher Property Value
Any valuable additions you make to a property add to its value. And one such addition is ducted air conditioning. On average, a small system cost between $5,000 and $10,000. This sounds like a lot of money, but it’s an investment, since it increases the value of a home proportionately.
A ducted air conditioning system comes with many benefits. Besides affecting the visual appeal, air flow, and noise of spaces, the system costs less to service and increases the value of a property. As a result, it’s worth considering when you decide to install or upgrade your air conditioning.