General Facts about Central Air Conditioners Systems

Goodman central air conditioners are able to achieve a cooling effect throughout your home or work space by circulating cool air. A central air conditioner consists of three main parts; a condenser, a compressor, and an evaporator coil. The evaporator coil is the component that stays in the house, while the other two are placed outside. The fourth component is a refrigerant; a chemical substance that can easily interchange between being a liquid and gas. When the chemical absorbs heat from indoors it changes into a liquid which is then directed to the fan outside using line sets. Once the liquid is cooled it once again changes into a gas which is then directed into the house. Even though Airquest By Carrier and Goodman air conditioners are designed to dehumidify the air, there are some cases where an air conditioner may not achieve low humidity. For instance, if the air conditioner is too large or it’s being operated in a humid climate. One of the measures you can take to avoid this is to have precise measurements of the area you need covered by the air conditioner system. Another alternative would be to use a dehumidifying heat pipe. This is a device that’s engineered to dehumidify better. This means that the cool air will not feel damp. Otherwise, if you choose to use a dehumidifier instead you will end up with higher energy bills. To keep your unit efficient it’s recommended that you set the fan to power down at the same time as the compressor. This means that you will have to use circulating fans in separate rooms instead of using the system’s central fan to provide air circulation.

Different Types of Central Air Conditioners

Central air conditioners fall into two categories:

• A packaged unit
• A split system

A packaged central air conditioner has the evaporator, compressor, and condenser all located in a single cabinet. This cabinet is then placed on a concrete slab or on top of a roof. The packaged central air conditioner is generally used in smaller commercial buildings. If you’re in the market for a packaged air conditioner, you can expect to spend anywhere from $2,000 - $4,000. We currently have some very efficient Goodman packaged units on sale. This 4 ton 16 SEER Goodman GPG1648100M41 comes with free shipping as well as a low price guarantee. This particular model comes with a gas furnace, though there are also models that come with an electric heating coil such as the 3.5ton 14 SEER Goodman GPC1442H41. On the other hand, a split-system central air conditioner has two cabinets, that is, one is indoor while the other is outdoor. The indoor cabinet is the one with the evaporator while the outdoor metal cabinet contains both the compressor and the condenser. In addition to the evaporator, most split-system central air conditioners also have a furnace but no air-conditioners or if not, they include the indoor portion of the heat pump. If your premises have a furnace but lack an air conditioner then, a split-system is the most economical central air conditioner to have.

Benefits of Choosing A Goodman Packaged Air Conditioner

There are many benefits you stand to enjoy if you choose to pick a central air conditioner system over a room air conditioner such as:

• They are more efficient
• They are out of the way
• They are quieter
• They are more convenient to operate

One of the factors that can’t be ignored when choosing whether or not to install a central air conditioner is the need for ductwork. Technological advancements have made it possible for air conditioners to use less energy. Compared to air conditioners made in the 70s, modern air conditioners use upto 50% less energy. So, even though your air conditioner is only a couple of years old, it would be prudent to look into newer models and find out if you stand to make any energy savings if you upgraded. Proper sizing is key when installing or upgrading a new central air conditioner system. If you’re unit is too small then it might be impossible to achieve optimum temperature on hot summer days. On the other hand, if your unit is too big, it won’t do a good job of getting rid of the humidity. High Efficiency - When purchasing a central air conditioning unit, go for whatever unit that has the highest efficiency. Central air conditioners are rated using SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). This measuring unit is used to indicate the relative amount of energy needed to provide a particular cooling output. Most older systems have SEER ratings below 6. Other factors you need to keep an eye out for when purchasing an air conditioner include:

• A unit that doesn’t produce a lot of noise
• An adjustable speed air handler to use on new ventilation systems
• A dedicated fan switch, this way you’ll be able to use the central air conditioner for nighttime ventilation without breaking the bank.
• A high temperature rating that’s greater than 11.6. This will be perfect for when the weather is at its hottest.
• An automatic delay switch for the fan that delays turning off the fan minutes after the compressor turns off.

Here at HVACDirect.com we stock a wide variety of central air conditioners from various brands at reasonable prices including AirQuest by Carrier or Goodman. Check out some of our air conditioners on our Split Systems page.