Comparative Table

Window Air Split Central Air

Operation: Operation: Operation:
When the air conditioning is turned on A split air conditioner contains two units. The outdoor unit is where the motor is located.
window, most of the electricity goes to the sections of components separately, a compressor that is in charge of, as its own
exterior and another interior. The external part is, as the name indicates, to compress the gas. When the gas is compressed
compressor that condenses a refrigerant fluid
compressor that starts the cooling process, becomes a liquid state and its temperature
inert and pumps it through a system of while the inner component is an increase.
coils. After passing through the coil of evaporator and fan. The two sections are
condensation, the fluid passes through a connected with a set of electrical cables and then it is driven towards the capacitor, which
opening the size of a pin to the coil of tubes used for air transport between is the 'radiator' that is in the outdoor unit. If
evaporator. The reduced pressure of the vapor in this the two sections. you have air conditioning you will be able to observe what is
coil causes the liquid to evaporate, a process explain and you will see how it works
The compressor is controlled through a hot air exhaust. Well, once it reaches the
endothermic that extracts energy from heat from the
indoor thermostat. As the thermostat detects the condenser, it steals heat from it and this
surrounding air. The rapid cooling condenses Hot air, activate the outdoor compressor. This process is called sub-cooling.
the humidity in the air, which accumulates in the coil and compressor circulate a gas soda
is expelled to the outside. Meanwhile, the increasing the pressure and temperature of the Al by drawing heat from it, the gas begins to convert into a state
vaporized refrigerant continues its journey through refrigerant, as it compresses it through a gas (although not completely) it would be a mixture of gas
from the evaporator coil back to the compressor, series of tubes. The coolant moves towards the liquid and gaseous state until the expansion valve.
that condenses again into a fluid to condenser for its subsequent processing. In the expansion valve, what it produces is a loss of
the condenser, a cooling system loads in the refrigerant, producing a drop in the
start the cycle again. eliminates the heat from the high-pressure gas and the gas pressure and the temperature of the gas. This process is
It changes phase and becomes a liquid. This is similar to when we use a spray deodorant.
Advantages cooled liquid is pushed through the tubes. We have a liquid gas and when pressing the spray it
Installation: due to the fact that the installation of this type interiors until it reaches the spraying system and comes out cold. Once we have lowered it
of teams is carried out by embedding it on a evaporator. pressure and temperature goes to the gas
pared, it is not necessary to have too many evaporator, which is the indoor unit of our air conditioning
technical knowledge for installation. In Inside the house, the evaporative air conditioner's fan, what is done there is to heat the gas and
It accumulates hot air and passes it through a process called superheating.
changing the split air conditioners implies
chamber that contains the liquid refrigerant
to have specific tools, in addition to cooled. Next, the ventilation system This is how we manage to cool the
need to have a good management of themIt is used to blow this cooled air back into the room of the house, since the gas has lower
tools. the room, lowering the general temperature of the air in the room. The air passes to
space. If the thermostat detects that it is still cooling through the evaporator, that way we achieve
Efficiency: split units have two units the air is hotter than desirable, the process of cooling the room we are in because
continues, and the refrigerant and any excess of it transfers the heat to the refrigerant gas.
for its proper functioning. Because of the
heat that remains in the system is transferred from
connection between them is carried out by means of new outdoor for the compressor Advantages and Disadvantages
metal pipes, these tend to lose cold or start the cycle again.
heat, even more so when the units are Advantages
too far apart. In contrast, a team Advantages and Disadvantages It is one of the best options if we want to climate control.
window, has all the accessories inside a the housing completely, or if we have more than one
When separating the compressor from the unit, in addition to the room to be air-conditioned, in a centralized manner.
unique cabinet that allows optimizing the
producing very little noise, it is more aesthetically pleasing compared to the air conditioners called
performance.
in our house. Split, ducted air conditioners not
 are visible in our home, so
Most are inverters and with heat pumps, and we will gain a lot aesthetically.
therefore they can be used in winter for
heat the room. Having the internal unit embedded above the ceiling
Maintenance: the maintenance of equipment from the bathroom, we gained a lot in comfort in
the window is simple, and does not require The installation is somewhat complicated, it needs to be done regarding acoustic level. From the rooms it is...
special tools for that purpose. regattas where the cables and the tube pass and is practically imperceptible, unlike the airs
You just have to hang the box of the split air conditioning unit, which although they are quite
Disadvantages: compressor on the facade, for this reason we recommend quiet ones, you usually notice their presence.
Generally, they only serve to give cold in have a qualified professional do it.
Energy saving. By having a single air conditioning unit
summer, since they do not work as a pump of Sometimes, installing an air conditioning system to climatize the entire home saves money.
heat. Therefore, we cannot talk about the equipmentThe split can sometimes be more expensive than the energy cost is significant. Air conditioners
more versatile. device. through conduits have excellent performance and a
They only cool the room they are in. great energy efficiency.
situados. Este se debe a que no cuentan con un They are fixed, and therefore it is necessary to plan.
well, where they are going to be installed. Unlike other systems, the air
duct system that carries cold air
to the different spaces of the house. air conditioners for conducts satisfy the
They are often not considered to be teams. needs both in winter and in summer,
getting by with just an air conditioning unit
very effective, because fresh air does not reach air-conditioned, to climate-control our home for everything the
the whole room. However, they give better year, offering us a complete solution.
results that, for example, some laptops.
Disadvantages
If our home does not have the pre-installation
made, in order to carry out the channeling and the
the placement of the machine requires construction,
probably expensive and sometimes complicated
installation. It could be that our home not
it would allow us to place the conduits, and we would have
to dismiss this air conditioning system.

The investment in air conditioning systems by

conducts tend to be high. Depending on the
spaces and square meters to be air-conditioned, we would have to

assess the needs that your home requires.

Ducted air conditioners have a

particularity, and that is that in very cold areas, not
it is usually advisable to install them, as these
air conditioning units suffer and lose
performance when the outside temperature exceeds -5ºC.
 Possible failures and solutions
Equipment without gas. The equipment may have some leak in the engine or simply hasn't been recharged for a long time.

Solution. Check for any leaks and then recharge the refrigerant.

Water flow noise during operation

Solution. When the air conditioning, the compressor, or the evaporator are on, there is sometimes humming or gurgling. The sound is due to
the refrigerant fluid; does not indicate a failure.

The compressor does not heat. When the air conditioning is not cooling, it is common for the compressor to be cold instead of emitting hot air.
It should, since in normal operation the evaporator cools and the compressor emits very hot air.

Solution. Locate the leak and weld the hole that caused the gas to escape. Then charge the gas. It is worth noting that the equipment that already
They have been in operation for several years, they probably have R-22 refrigerant, which must be removed from the market because it is harmful to the environment.
environment. If the equipment has R-22, it must be replaced with R-410-A.

The unit does not turn on

Solution. Check the current, plug connection, operation of the protection circuit, and ensure the voltage is suitable for the equipment startup. The
The installer must check the overall operation of the air conditioning, pressure readings in cooling and heating, leak test on nuts, control
the operation, in addition to explaining to the customer how the remote control works.

The compressor doesn't start. It doesn't make any sound. The electrical supply is not reaching the compressor or is not sufficient.

Solutions: Check if the device is plugged in and if the voltage in the socket is correct 120 V ± 10% (108 V ~ 132 V)

If the line to which the device is connected is overloaded, remove other electrical loads from the circuit and check.

Check the wiring

Inadequate electrical connections. Common problems, such as cables that are not inserted deep enough into the socket, refrigeration interconnections.
defective, poor conditions of the tube, connections too tight, and the laying of lines very close or too tight.

Solution. Disconnect the cables and install it properly.

Failure in the compressor

Solutions: Verify high and low gauge pressures of the system. The excess gas must be recovered in a cylinder until the readings are reached.
acceptable pressures.

Check the system characteristics and define which compressor should be used.
The equipment is not cooling

Solution: Clean the filters, as many times it may be that the performance is insufficient due to lack of cleaning.

The air filters should be taken out slowly to avoid forcing anything and washed with enough water and soap (preferably neutral) to remove dirt, dust, and pollen.
and other debris that obstructs the normal airflow.

Defective compressor

Solution. Check coil resistors with manufacturer specifications and grounded insulation. Test if it starts by applying the correct voltage.
directly to terminals.

Low voltage or incorrect voltage

Solution. Incorporate a voltage regulator.

Inadequate connection

Solution. Check connections according to the electrical diagram; then, start the compressor and check electrical parameters.

Carried out by:

Enmanuel Reyes C.I 25.788.515

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer