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Split unit AC vs Package unit AC Pros and Cons
Posted on 4/21/19 at 10:32 am
Posted on 4/21/19 at 10:32 am
A split AC/heat pump is most common in homes with the compressor and condenser located outside and evaporator and blower inside.
A packaged unit has everything outside and just runs duct work to the inside.
If you're building a house, which type would you install?
In general, a split unit cost more to install, but is more efficient in the long run.
I certainly imagine if you are just replacing an existing unit, you'd use the same thing you already have.
A packaged unit has everything outside and just runs duct work to the inside.
If you're building a house, which type would you install?
In general, a split unit cost more to install, but is more efficient in the long run.
I certainly imagine if you are just replacing an existing unit, you'd use the same thing you already have.
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Posted on 4/21/19 at 1:39 pm to East Coast Band
I have never seen a package unit in a residential home.
I’d imagine just ducting to and from a package unit would be very difficult and inefficient. Running a line set through brickwork is nothing. Running a 12” or larger duct would just be tough, much less two of them (supply/return). You’d have to enter the wall through the attic space, or lose a lot of interior space to route the duct through the wall.
The heat loss/gain of the duct work, plus balancing the system with a long header run vs a centrally located blower with independent branches.
I’d imagine just ducting to and from a package unit would be very difficult and inefficient. Running a line set through brickwork is nothing. Running a 12” or larger duct would just be tough, much less two of them (supply/return). You’d have to enter the wall through the attic space, or lose a lot of interior space to route the duct through the wall.
The heat loss/gain of the duct work, plus balancing the system with a long header run vs a centrally located blower with independent branches.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 5:31 pm to East Coast Band
Package units are ok for a trailer house, but I would never put one in a new house I’m building.
Posted on 4/21/19 at 9:35 pm to East Coast Band
We have a package unit for downstairs. Have a large crawlspace so it makes sense. Honestly the only downside for the package unit IMO is that they are not as efficient.
Posted on 4/22/19 at 2:40 pm to East Coast Band
Look into Ductless Mini Splits also. 
Posted on 4/22/19 at 2:42 pm to East Coast Band
Look into Ductless Mini Splits also.
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