Common Air Conditioning

Units
Common Air Conditioning Units
 Air conditioning units were considered luxury items in the olden
days. But they became common in 1950s.They are vital in our
homes and you cannot live without them these days.
 They are environmental friendly and efficient.
 They give a comfortable environment at home throughout spring,
summer, autumn and winter seasons
 They have two major functions – heating and cooling
 They also purify air and benefit people with allergies and
respiratory problems
 They improve security in your home because doors and windows
can be kept closed hence protection from nuisance insects, dust,
pollens and any other external pollution
Common AC units include 3
important parts
 The compressor
 The evaporator
 The condenser
The compressor
 A compressor is a pump located outside that
pressurizes the refrigerant in the air conditioning
unit.
The evaporator
 The evaporator is a component that
blows air in the room. This is the
component that heats the house.
The condenser
 The condenser is a component that lets
the heat from the house go away by the
use of metal fins.
The Common Air Conditioning
Units
Window AC units
Split AC units
Ductless AC units
Roof Top AC units
Portable AC units
Central AC units
Packaged AC units
Tower AC units
 Window Air Conditioning

 Window air conditioners are mounted on the walls with their

compressors extending outwards and front extending into the room.
 They are cheap, most commonly used, reliable and simple to install
to keep a room cool while avoiding the costly construction.
 They are found in various sizes, capacities and different budget
according to all budgets.
 Split AC Units

Split AC units are ducted units comprising of outdoor unit and indoor unit.
The outdoor unit houses the compressor, condenser and the expansion
valve. The indoor unit comprises the evaporator, expansion valves and the
cooling fan. They are commonly used in commercial buildings and are
capable of cooling entire building with many rooms. They are designed
with aesthetic look to add beauty in the room and You don’t have to make
a hole on the wall to install them.
 Ductless AC Units
 Ductless AC Units are the most convenient air conditioners.
 They run silently and efficiently that you won’t even know that they
are running and their outdoor unit can be placed anywhere.
 They require low maintenance and they have minimal noise and are
good for small spaces.
 You can purchase many of them and install them in every room of
your house without using too much space.
 Roof Top AC Units

 The roof top air conditioners are mounted on the roofs of buildings
or ceilings.
 They are constructed to ensure quiet operation and are packaged
into a single stylish and aesthetic units to fit any type of décor and
present the most innovative technology in the market.
 They are best for large areas where windows or split AC may not
reach out.
Portable AC Units
 Portable air conditioners
are very common for
constant travelers because
they can easily be mounted
on walls and removed for
transportation.
 They are good options to
use when you are
prohibited from installing
window AC unit for a
variety of reasons.
 Central Air Conditioning

 Central air conditioners cools the entire house by circulating cool

air through installed ducts.
 They are suitable in large buildings such as commercial buildings,
hotels and shopping malls.
 They are quiet, efficient and convenient to operate.
 They do not take any space in your home and they do not require
any repairs.
 Packaged Air Conditioners
 Packaged air conditioners are one of the best and commonly
used air conditioners.
 They are very quiet and efficient.
 They are available in fixed rate capacities such as 3,5,7,10,15 and
20 tons.
 They are suitable for large areas where cooling capacities of 4 to
20 tons are needed.
 The components are placed in a single casing that looks like a
box mounted on walls and rooftops with control panels,
compressors and condensers.
Tower Air Conditioners

 Also known as floor-standing air conditioners.

 They consists outdoor unit and indoor Like
split air conditioners.
 They do not require wall installation.
 They occupy floor space
 Are suitable for very large rooms where high
cooling capacity is required
Common Air conditioning sizing
 It depends on the size of your home and
the number of windows it has.
 The number of people in your home.
 It depends on the amount of heat
generated by appliances in your home.
 The direction or shade of your windows
and walls.
 It depends on how much the air leaks
into your home from the outside.
 The insulation of the ceiling and walls.
 Rating
 Air conditioners are commonly rated by the
number of British Thermal Units (Btu) of heat
they are able to remove per hour. For instant a
room air conditioner range from 5,500 btu per
hour to 14,000 btu per hour.
 They are also rated by the use of ‘ton’ which is
12,000 short tons per hour. One refrigeration ton
is equal to 12000 BTUs per hour(1 ton = 12000
BTU/hr).
 Today’s common air conditioning units have
higher energy rating that old AC units.You may
save more energy cost if you replace your 10
years old AC unit with a new one.
Common AC unit energy reducing method

 Service your AC unit regularly and

minimize refrigerant leakage.
 Locate it on a wall or window on the
shadiest part of the house or at the
central part of your house.