A/C Systems

Split Air Conditioning System

First, why is it called a “split” air conditioning system? Because it has components that are located inside and outside the home — it’s literally split into two pieces. You may have also heard it referred to as, “central air”.

Consisting of an outdoor unit with a condenser and a compressor, and an indoor unit with a fan and an evaporator coil, a split air conditioning system works by removing warm air from your home and cycling it back as cooler air through a system of supply and return ducts. Powered by electricity, the compressor pumps refrigerant through the system to collect heat and moisture inside the home. That heat and moisture is removed from the home when the warm air collected inside the home is blown over the cooled indoor coil, which cools the air. The heat transferred into the coil during this process is pumped outside the home, while the cool air is cycled back inside.

A split air conditioning system is particularly effective in warmer climates, as it effectively keeps your home cool and reduces humidity levels. It also features a lower indoor noise level compared to free-standing air conditioning units, since its compressor-bearing unit is outside of the home. Central air conditioning systems, such as a split system, provide the added benefit of air filtration because, as a “forced air” system, air is drawn out of rooms through air returns and pulled through an air filter. This removes airborne particles and results in cleaner, filtered air being redistributed to your home through air supply ductwork.