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Everything You Need to Know About the Split System Air Conditioner | The Heat Pump People

The Heat Pump People • November 23, 2018

The Heat Pump People Explains the Split System Air Conditioner

Split system air conditioner

The split system air conditioner is one of the most popular air conditioning units used in New Zealand. It provides users with the opportunity to both cool and heat the room with a variety of modes, temperatures, fan speeds and air flow direction.

They also come equipped with Wi-Fi options and other adjustable features. In this article, we will cover the background and details of the modern split system air conditioner.

The History

Although it is debated who exactly created the closest resemblance to the modern air conditioner, there is no doubt that humans have been invested in changing the temperatures around us since prehistoric times.

Basic air conditioning practices involved circulating cool water through walls, wetting reeds and placing them in windows, and using fountains and wind towers.

Willis Carrier

As chemistry advanced, so did the technology surrounding the modern air conditioner. Willis Carrier first created a machine that blew air across cold coils, which then allowed him to control the temperature and humidity in the room.

1970s

Air conditioning as we know it was truly impacted in the 1970s when home ventilation systems became more readily available to the public. Similar to Carrier’s original idea, they also utilised cold coils in order to cool rooms.

The Modern Split System

Modern air conditioning systems are more complex and effective than the systems our predecessors used. A split system air conditioner is made up of two parts: an inside unit and an outside unit.

The inside unit holds the evaporator coils and blower, and this is kept inside the house. The inside unit also displays the options needed for controlling the air conditioner including temperature and fan speed control. The outside unit, kept externally to the home, holds the compressor and condensing coils.

How Does it Work?

Together, they pass gas through a series of tubes where it is pressurised and condensed. During this process, it provides either hot or cool air, depending on the setting of the air conditioner.

System Brands

The evolution of the air conditioner means that it is now more readily available for more residential and commercial users. In New Zealand, air conditioners are available through a variety of top brands, including Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Fujitsu and Hot Water Heat Pumps Ltd.

Each brand offers differing options, and the brand that you should choose for your needs depends on your own individual situation.

Talk to The Heat Pump People

The Heat Pump People are passionate about providing the finest in heating and cooling technologies to our clients. If you have any questions about the split system air conditioners or about our services and how we can help you, feel free to contact us today. We are available on phone by 03 366 1823. Alternatively, you can reach us through our online contact form.

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