They are a type of heat pump, but don’t need ducts to distribute conditioned air
Sunrooms are charming spaces to lay and relax, read, sip a cool drink or just prefer your tote plants and flowers! Nevertheless, in our weather conditions, things can get a bit toasty in a sunroom in the warmer weeks, and it may be necessary to cool off now and then. Maybe all you need is a ceiling fan or a portable fan, and problem solved, but there may come times when you’d like the air to be a little chillier. Luckily, there are some solutions. The beauty of portable or window air conditioners has consistently been that they are relatively inhigh-priced and don’t require HVAC duct. The drawback has been that they were always noisy and obtrusive. Air conditioner manufacturers have been working to overcome these drawbacks over recent years, so you can find models that not only cool effectively, but aren’t as noisy as those of sureteryear. Some newer window units are even being designed with a more attractive appearance that the older versions, so that you don’t necessarily mind having one of these anchored in your window. Ductless mini splits are becoming popular in our country. They are a type of heat pump, but don’t need ducts to distribute conditioned air. The more than one components include an outdoor compressor/condenser and an indoor air handler, connected by a conduit with the refrigerator lines and the wiring. Mini splits are a fantastic solution for cooling/heating small spaces so that you don’t have to extend HVAC duct. They are quiet and compact, and are easy to mount so that they’re not obtrusive.