Sometimes it can be very difficult to figure out what sort of air conditioning unit would be more suitable for your home or office. There are many brands, types, and prices, and for the general consumer it can all seem very overwhelming. So what are the Pros and Cons of these systems?

Central air conditioning systems pros and cons

Centralized air conditioning systems can be ideal if you already have ductwork in your home, since it will not take away from, and will be utilizing, what is already there. Since they can take up quite a bit of space, but keep an entire building cooled to the same temperature, central ac systems are more suitable for commercial locations such as supermarkets, retail stores, medical facilities, inventory buildings and more.

Low installation costs are also a factor when it comes to Central Air. It costs less to install a centralized air system than it does to install a ductless one.

In a home that has central air, you will see a steady coolness throughout the entire house as the forced air keeps a continual supply of cooler air running no matter which room it is in.

Some cons to centralized AC units are that they tend to raise the energy bill. Not only do they require more energy because they are always running, they also are using all the power they get to cool an entire home. There is also the possibility of having leaky ducts. A leaky duct will force your AC to remain on longer, and will raise your energy bill considerably.

Centralized air systems also tend to get full of junk such as mold, mildew, dust and allergens if they are not cleaned regularly.  more useful info about central ac systems

Split air conditioners pros and cons

Ductless Split Air Conditioners have an outdoor unit which connects to multiple indoor units which are mounted in different rooms of a house.

A pro for this type of unit is that it’s great for small apartments or buildings that aren’t set up for duct work.

No ducts also means that there is no air contamination or places for dirt, dust, and mold to gather. There is also no chance for leaky ducts, as there are no ducts.

You can control each room individually for coolness. This means you are saving energy costs because you’re paying only to cool the rooms you select.

A fairly large con to a ductless split system is the cost. The systems can cost up to $2k per ton of cooling capacity – which is about 30% more than central air.

These also require more intricate and thoughtful placing. If you have a unit in a room that it cannot cool, or will over cool, it wastes energy and doesn’t provide the right temperature or humidity control. more useful info about split ac units

Both units have pros and cons, so choose wisely and research!