Types of Air Conditioners and Their Benefits

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Are you in the market for a new air conditioner? If you’ve started the search process, you’ve likely seen many types of air conditioning units to consider for your home.

At Superstition Cooling, we strive to be a valuable source for all things HVAC-related. Today we’ll share seven types of air conditioners and their benefits for you and your family. 

1. Central Air Conditioner

A traditional air conditioning option is a central air conditioner unit (central AC).  Central AC refers to a central source of cooling distributed to each area of the house by fans and ductwork, offering total comfort. 

With a central AC unit, homeowners will have an outdoor AC unit that pairs with an evaporator coil on the furnace. This coil absorbs the heat from the house’s air. 

Benefits

    • Central units are one of the most effective ways to disperse air throughout your entire home
    • Central air conditioners are energy-efficient and effective at cooling
    • Due to its popularity, these units are easy to replace or repair since parts are readily available

2. Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner

These air conditioning units are growing in popularity. A ductless mini-split is a heat pump system that cools or heats by zones. With this unit, homeowners won’t need ductwork, and it offers a convenient way to cool their homes.

A ductless mini-split isn’t typically used as a whole-home solution, though it can be. Most homeowners use it as a supplemental cooling solution to cool areas that are hard to keep conditioned.

Benefits

    • No walls have to be opened since it requires no ductwork
    • Quiet operation
    • Highly efficient cooling solution

3. Window Air Conditioner

A window air conditioner is another supplemental cooling solution. These units cool one room that isn’t getting enough air circulation. A window air conditioner does not require a licensed contractor to install it and is a simple solution to cool your space temporarily. 

Benefits

    • Easy to install
    • Cost-effective purchase
    • No ductwork required

4. Smart Air Conditioner

A smart air conditioner is an excellent option for upgrading your AC unit. It can be combined with a variety of cooling systems. These systems provide added features, such as effective cooling and the option to use voice commands with smart technology like Alexa and Google.

Benefits

    • More autonomy over your HVAC system
    • Quiet operation
    • Convenience of voice commands

5. Portable Air Conditioner

Are you interested in a standalone AC unit? A portable air conditioner is a great option. A portable unit sits indoors and provides conditioned air in the area where you place it. To exhaust warm air, the portable unit needs to be vented outside the home, typically through a window.

Benefits

    • Cost-effective cooling solution
    • No ductwork required
    • Can be relocated to another room in your home whenever needed

6. Geothermal Air Conditioner

An environmentally friendly cooling solution is a geothermal air conditioning system. This system uses the Earth’s regulated temperature, a ground-source heat pump, to condition your home.

A geothermal air conditioner is most popular for individuals looking to build their homes as this system is more expensive and invasive to your property.

Benefits

    • Provides efficient operation
    • Environmentally friendly
    • Incentivizing tax credits

7. Hybrid Fuel Air Conditioner

A hybrid fuel air conditioner is an electric heat pump paired with a gas-fueled furnace. The heat pump acts like an air conditioner in the summer by providing cool air to your home. Once temperatures drop, the heat pump can supply heat to your home down to 30-35 degrees outside.

Benefits

    • Helps with keeping your gas usage down in the winter
    • Efficient cooling and heating
    • Homeowners can adjust temperature threshold settings

Stay Cool with Superstition Cooling: Choose the Best Air Conditioner for your Home

Are you ready to stay cool this summer? Keeping your home comfortable during the summer months in Phoenix starts with choosing the right AC unit for your home. Once you’ve decided on the best air conditioner, let us install your unit quickly and efficiently. 

We have a professional air conditioning installation team ready to get you up and running quickly. Contact us today to request an estimate.

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