The first modern air conditioning system was developed in 1902, but the basic concept of a primitive air conditioning unit is believed to have originated in Egypt where reeds were strung across windows and kept moist by water trickling over the reed, while the breeze would blow the cooled air into the room. We’ve come along way since then, and modern central air conditioners are much more complex in the 21st century.
PRINCIPLE AND FUNCTION OF A CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
The principle of a central air conditioning system is to alter the properties of the air within the home, namely the temperature, the humidity, and the comfort of the interior of the house, and to provide the house with cleaner air quality.
The basic function of an air conditioning system is to reduce the ambient temperature in the home. It works in a very similar way to the refrigerator, except on a much larger scale. The walls of in a home act as the refrigerator walls, keeping the cold air inside.
There are a number of different units that can be used in the home. For instance, a split system where the air conditioner pumps chemical refrigerant through the system in a circular motion, just like a refrigerator. A homeowner can also opt for individual systems in each room of the house, or portable units that can be moved around to different areas. The most popular of these options is the central air conditioning system.
BENEFITS OF A CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
One benefit of having a central air conditioning system is that the entire home is cooled at once. With a central air conditioning unit, you do not feel the change in temperature as you move from one room to the next. Most central air conditioning systems are extremely quiet compared to individual systems, which are considerably louder. There are no visible signs of the central air conditioning unit inside the house as the compressor is generally situated outside the house. Individual unit are fitted in a window aperture and block the view from the window, and portable units occupy floor space in the home.
The central air conditioning system can be programmed to automatically adjust the temperature throughout the home at different times of the day, where the individual or portable units have to be adjusted manually.
Repairs to a central air conditioning unit are simplified as there is only the one compressor that may require repairs, whereas the individual or portable units if faulty require individual attention and depending on the repairs required, they may be less cost effective to repair. Before you call for the repair services of a professional, it would be wise to check whether your thermostat is functioning correctly and whether your filters are clean. All central air conditioning systems are fitted with air filters, and going for long periods of time without cleaning or replacing dirty or clogged filters can contribute to higher energy bills, reduce the lifespan of the compressor, lower air flow and ice up the evaporator coils, which in turn will increase your repair bill.
HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM PROFESSIONALS
The installation of a central air conditioning system should ideally be left to the professionals to ensure that the system is correctly fitted, the ducts are properly installed and that the system works at an optimum level. Aside from checking your thermostat and filters, the repairs to a central air conditioning system should preferably be undertaken by a professional repair and service company.
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