Air Conditioning Options: Central, ductless, or Through-the-Wall ...

My first choice for energy efficiency, as well as the general welfare, is to install a central air conditioning system. This system can be ?classified? so they just release the floor of the house and not both. However, you certainly should plan on both and discuss with your contractor may be more economical to install some ducting to ?get ready? to cool the floor at some point in the future.

Another option could be to install through-wall-unit air conditioner. Many larger units are available with wall mounted arm. To install, you need to cut a hole in the exterior wall and the frame in the same way you would frame the opening for a window or door. It is very important to do it right, because you will affect the structural integrity of the house. Also, such a system is very likely to cause heat loss in the winter because it is difficult to cover it to prevent cold air leakage.

A better choice, cost-wise between the central system costs and through-the-wall mounted portable, might as ductless air conditioning. I have a Fujitsu ductless air conditioning system like this in the office air system and ductless cooling I work well as a supplement to my central system, which is not fully extend office space. With ductless air conditioner, you have a fan that hangs on the wall inside the walls of your home. It is connected by a line of coolers for small compressors are externally visible, such as the central system. Accessories Compressor refrigerant to cool the inside of the fan, which circulates cooled air.

Given the above, my choice would be (1) medium, (2) ductless, (3) through-the-wall.

Regardless of what you ultimately decide, you should be sure to choose the AC unit the most energy efficient way possible. Energy Star is a great new program called Cool Your World With Energy Star @ Home can help you understand the cooling efficiency and choice.

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