Comparisons of the Split System Heat Pump
A Split System Heat Pump has an air-handling and heat exchanger on the interior and a separate compressor and exchanger on the outside. It is one of four types of heat pump which are an Air-Source Heat Pump, a Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump, Geothermal Heat Pump, and an Absorption Heat Pump.
If you live in a multi story condominium and you’ll need to select a package unit with the compressor and air handler built into one unit mounted on a wall. If you have an exterior space such as a patio, a balcony, or the like that will accommodate and exterior compressor, then you can select a Split System Heat Pump or a Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump. A Geothermal Heat Pump will require a larger yard area or maybe a pond as a water source.
In a game room separate from my house, I replaced my old 10 SEER with a Split System Heat Pump and substantially reduced my energy consumption. When the time comes when I have to replace the A/C system in my house, I will go with a Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump; this is a system that has one outside compressor and can supply up to four interior air-handlers and heat exchangers. A big factor is if you can eliminate duct work that is in a hot attic and dump the air straight into your room your unit runs less and of course, uses less energy.
As energy costs continue to rise and the more popular heat pumps will become, you will observe older multi-story apartments and condominiums installing these systems with compressors hung by brackets on their exterior.
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