What is Ducted Air Conditioning
Conditioned air is delivered into the room or area by ducting that connects back to the indoor unit.
Flexible ducting carries air from the indoor unit to the outlets (also known as diffusers or grills) to supply air to that particular room.
Air is taken from the area being conditioned. That air then passes across the heat exchanger coil in the indoor unit and is then delivered back into the required room 8 to 12 degrees lower or higher depending on whether operating in cooling or heating mode.
The ducted indoor unit is placed in the roof space and pumps conditioned air around. It can also be known as a fan cool unit or an air handling unit.
A return air grill is a grill that the air flows through to get up to the indoor unit.
A ducted system outdoor unit is also known as a condenser or a condensing unit. The condensing unit disperses unwanted heat generated by operation of the system.
Sometimes with highset houses it is possible to use available cupboards in the house for ducting to be passed through so that ducting doesn’t run through rooms. This option is more aesthetically pleasing.
Once you have a ducted or split system you should ensure you maintain it to get the most out of your system. Air filters should be kept clean and outdoor units should be free of debris and hosed out annually. If you wish to be included in our Service / Maintenance Reminder program please fill in the Service / Maintenance Reminder form on our Contact page.
For split systems the broad rule of thumb is 150 to 180 watts per square metre for the total area that is required to be serviced.
Domestic split system installation typically takes three to four hours.
Commercial installation times will vary dependent on the nature of the individual job.