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Split Type of Air Conditioner

A split type air conditioner has indoor and outdoor units that are connected. It is one of the most common types because it is efficient and flexible for households. The indoor unit includes an evaporator coil, expansion valve, and blower. The outdoor unit has a compressor, condenser, and motor fan. It works by absorbing heat from indoor air using the refrigerant and moves it outside through the coils and compressor cycling process. Some advantages are efficient cooling, low energy use, and easy maintenance. Disadvantages include limited capacity and potential aesthetic impact of outdoor units.

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Split Type of Air Conditioner

A split type air conditioner has indoor and outdoor units that are connected. It is one of the most common types because it is efficient and flexible for households. The indoor unit includes an evaporator coil, expansion valve, and blower. The outdoor unit has a compressor, condenser, and motor fan. It works by absorbing heat from indoor air using the refrigerant and moves it outside through the coils and compressor cycling process. Some advantages are efficient cooling, low energy use, and easy maintenance. Disadvantages include limited capacity and potential aesthetic impact of outdoor units.

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Split Type of Air Conditioner

A split type of Ac is the most common air conditioning system.


They are highly efficient and flexible given the circumstances that most
households need them.
The type of split Ac is characterized by its design that splits the air conditioning
unit into two parts. One part remains indoors while the other part is installed
outdoors.
In this guide, we’ll explain how air conditioning works as well as what the
individual components in air conditioning systems do.
Major Parts of split air conditioning systems

Compressor (Outdoor)
The major function of the compressor is to compress the refrigerant gas
and then transfer it into liquid form.

Condenser (Outdoor)
The main function of the condenser component is to cool down the air
by exchanging heat with the environment. A large condenser bearing
some heavy-duty ACs can compete with a refrigerator or a freezer.

Evaporator (Indoor)
The warm air from inside your home is drawn in and passed
through an expansion valve which regulates the flow. It is then
blown over the cold evaporator coil, which absorbs the heat from
the air. As the refrigerant inside the coils absorbs the heat, it changes back into a
gas and moves towards the compressor.

Evaporator Coil (Indoor)


The evaporator coil is another very important component of the
air conditioning system. It cools down the air by absorbing heat
from the environment and releasing it into a refrigerant.
Expansion Valve (Indoor)
An expansion valve is a pressure controlling device that expands the
refrigerant flow in order to maintain the correct pressure drop.

Capacitor(Indoor)
A capacitor is used for stabilizing the system during starting of an air
conditioning unit. It is also used for operating circuits and switching
power.

Air Blower (Indoor)


The air blower is a type of fan that helps distribute the cool air into
the room. The blower is the part of the AC that makes the whole
system work.

Refrigerant (System)
The refrigerant acts as a medium that absorbs and transfers
heat from one place to another.
This process is called heat transfer, and it helps to cool down
your room when you are having a hot day.
The compressor pumps the refrigerant into the condenser to cool down the air
and then move the air out of the room at a temperature lower than before.
It is imperative to decide on R410A or R32 when you are going for a new air
conditioner.
Air Filter (Indoor)
An air filter is designed to allow air to flow through while blocking
dust, dirt, and other solid particles. The filter is found in both the
indoor parts of the AC.
It needs to be cleaned every month or quarterly at the least which can be done by
yourself.

Drain Hose (Indoor/Outdoor)


The drain hose is used to drain water from the condenser. Some AC
comes with a built-in pump that moves water out of the system for you,
but you still need a hose for when it overflows.

Motor Fan (Outdoor)


An AC fan is used to move hot air from the condenser to the
environment. It serves as a vent for hot air that has been
cooled by the indoor condenser.

Thermostat (Indoor)
A thermostat is used to regulate room temperature according to your
preference. You can use the thermostat to set up cooling at a certain
temperature and change it when you want to.
How A Split Air Conditioner Works?

Air conditioning units work by removing the warm air from inside your home and
pumping it outside, while releasing the cool air back into the room, reducing the
temperature. When liquid becomes gas, it absorbs heat, and in principle, this is
how they function.

Air conditioning systems work very much in the same way as your standard
refrigerator, in that heat is absorbed inside the system and then removed from
the room.
Here’s the process:
1. The evaporator coil will absorb heat in the room and release it to the
refrigerant
2. The refrigerant will move into the compressor
3. The compressor will compress the refrigerant even further until it forms a
liquid
4. The liquid will be sent to the condenser coil where it will exchange heat
with the environment and form a gas again with the motor fan to dissipate
the heat
5. The hot liquid refrigerant will travel to the expansion valve. Reduce the
pressure the refrigerant and cool it down
6. Low-pressure cold liquid will be flowing into the evaporator coil and will
distribute out through the help of the air blower
7. The process will repeat and circulate until you turn them off
This gift here can illustrate the whole process visually.

Legend: 1. Compressor 2. Outdoor Motor Fan 3. Condenser Coil 4. Piping 5.


Evaporator Coil 6. Indoor Air Blower
Advantages of the split air conditioner system

 The split type of air conditioner is efficient in terms of cooling room.


 It has a great power consumption with low energy cost.
 It has fewer parts that can be easily maintained and fewer things that can
go wrong, so the maintenance costs are low too with such an AC system if it
is properly maintained.
 The noise is also low because the amount of air moved by the fan is small,
so it will not create any noise. Plus, the compressor and motor fan are
located outside.
 If the aircond is periodically service and properly maintained, it has a longer
life span for you to use efficiently and with less fuss.
 The aircond installation process is quick and easy since it does not require
ducting as with a central air conditioning system.

Disadvantages of the split air conditioner

 The highest horsepower of the split type can go up to 3 horsepower only.


Use our AC horsepower calculator to determine the capacity required for
your room.
 If you have a very large area that needs to be cooled down, you might need
more than one unit.
 It can significantly affect the look of your house since most of them have a
large box hanging outside your house with an external condenser unit and
with an external indoor unit in your living room or bedroom that you can
see and not hidden.

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