Pros and Cons of Split System Air Conditioners

Climate control systems are essential for homes and businesses, but the right choice isn't one-size fits all. Factors such as budget, building type, local climate conditions and need for only cooling or both heating and cooling are required, must be taken into account. You have the option of choosing between ducted air conditioning units, ceiling fans, split system air conditioners and evaporative coolers to make sure your space gets just the right environment.

Split system air conditioners offer a convenient climate control solution for nearly any living space. Split systems consist of one small indoor unit and an outdoor counterpart that can be wall or ground mounted. Whether you have a big home in need of cooling/heating or even just a single room, split systems are great to consider as they’re extremely versatile. 

To help steer your decision making process, here's the scoop on pros and cons so you’ll know whether or not a split system is the most effective option for your needs.

Pros

• Extensive variety of sizes, colours and designs on the market
• Can be installed easily with little changes made to your property
• Easy to maintain due to accessibility and washable filters
• Cool only or reverse cycle models (both cooling and heating)
• Optional dehumidifying settings to reduce the humidity in the air
• Multiple-split system models which have multiple, individually controlled, indoor units running off only 1 outdoor unit
• Sleek attractive designs
• Quiet operation inside the home and most models available now are ultra-quiet
• Extremely energy efficient
• Affordable to run at approximately 30c per hour to cool a medium room
• Much cheaper than ducted air con
• Can have smart cooling technology with sensors detecting movement and focussing cool air in that direction
• Durable and dependable 

Cons

• Price
• Circulate air inside the room without fresh air being introduced
• Installation costs can rise if you have a large distance between the placement of your indoor unit and the outdoor unit
• Cannot install if you don’t have much outdoor space due to the large outdoor unit
• Noise from the outdoor compressor unit can be prominent
• Open plan homes can have areas too large for a single unit to be able to cool
• If not regularly cleaned, filters can becomes clogged and reduce efficiency

Air conditioning specialists

Get the optimal climate for your home or business with advice from a reliable aircon professional. An air conditioning specialist can give you an edge in finding the best solutions for heating or cooling that fit within your budget requirements and building design. Our aircon technicians specialise in providing practical and efficient air con solutions across Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Logan and the Gold Coast.

If you have questions about air conditioning, or need guidance, call the Sea Air team on 0485 814 443 or complete our online booking form.