How do Ducted air

conditioners work?

-Ducted A/C has an internal fancoil

unit installed in the roof space of
the home.
-From this central location, a series
of ducts run from it and into as
many rooms in the house as the
owner desires.
-From these ducts, this allows you
to cool or heat each room
individually
-This is done so by the thermostat
on the wall, allowing you to select
the temperature and other settings
-Ducted air conditioning is the most
permanent solution and the most
effective air conditioner to cool or
heat your home, but it does come
with some notable setbacks
Pros & Cons of Ducted air
conditioners

Pros Cons
Very discreet, Easily the more
tucked away expensive
behind walls option to install
and ceilings
Services the Easily the more
entire house, expensive
but each room option to install
can have
different
settings if the
AC is zoned
Better at If youʼre looking
maintaining an to only cool a
even single room at
temperature any given time
throughout the youʼll have to
house pay the energy
costs of cooling
the entire house
(unless your
ducted AC is
zoned)
Facts about Ducted air
conditioner
L. A ducted air conditioning
systemʼs motor produces
approximately three times the
cooling/ heating energy than
the compressor actually uses
M. A clogged filter is actually more
efficient at removing particles
from the air
N. Closing windows and doors for
extended periods is not ideal
O. Keeping the thermostat in the
“Fan On” position can increase
humidity.
P. Every degree lower you set the
temperature increases running
costs by up to 15%.

Component of Ducted air

conditioner

-compressor
-fan
-condensor coil
-evaporator coil
-chemical refrigerant