Air conditioning offers numerous benefits, whether it’s in your home or workplace. One of its primary benefits is a pleasant, comfortable indoor environment — relief from the scorching heat during summer and cosy warmth on chilly winter nights. With the wide range of air conditioning systems available, it can be challenging to choose the perfect system for your needs.
Each AC system has its own advantages and disadvantages. Today we’ll look at ducted air conditioning, which is typically the preferred temperature-control solution for commercial buildings, offices, larger spaces and homes. It’s aesthetically pleasing, versatile, quiet to run and energy efficient, saving you money on your monthly energy bills. When you install a ducted air conditioner, you can be confident you have perfect all-year-round temperature control.
How does it work?
Ducted AC, also known as central air conditioning, offers centralised cooling that delivers consistent, even temperatures throughout a building or household. It also provides greater control over individual zones or rooms through a network of ducts, letting you adjust the temperature based on specific needs. An internal fan coil is installed in the roof cavity of your premises and acts as the central point; the ducts run from this point, allowing you to cool or heat one room or a series of rooms — a process called zoning. Thermostats are installed throughout your home, positioned on a wall or controlled via remote (or both), letting you decide how each room is controlled.
Operational mechanisms of ducted air conditioning
- Air circulation and distribution — the central unit cools the air by removing heat and humidity, then pushes the cooled air through a network of ducts that run throughout the building, reaching various rooms or zones.
- Thermostat control — set the desired temperature for the entire building or for different zones separately, maintaining consistent temperatures to suit your preferences.
- Air handling — each duct regulates the airflow of cooled air into the room and returns warm air back to the central unit for re-cooling.
- Dampers and vents — dampers within the ductwork can be adjusted to control the flow of air to different rooms or zones for better temperature control and energy efficiency, while vents or grilles in each room allow the cooled air to enter and circulate.
- Return air intake — return air intakes draw warm air from the rooms back into the ducts and to the central unit for re-cooling.
- Filters and air quality — ducted systems generally have filters that remove dust, allergens and other particles, improving indoor air quality.
Ducted air conditioner installation
Installing a ducted air conditioning system can be complex, so we recommend it be installed by a specialised AC technician. Ducted AC requires adequate ceiling space for the central unit, and the ducts are then positioned in ceilings, walls or floors depending on ease of access and personal preference. Learn more about our air conditioning installation service.
Leading ducted air conditioner brands
- ActronAir
- Daikin
- Fujitsu
- Mitsubishi Electric
- Panasonic
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHIAA)
- Temperzone
- Toshiba
- MDV
- Carrier
- Gree
If you’d like more information about ducted air conditioning, our knowledgeable AC technicians are more than happy to help. Simply call 0401 787 183 or complete our online enquiry form.
