Ductless split system air conditioners are comparatively new. They have many residential and commercial functions.  The most widespread residential applications are in apartment houses or as modernized additions to houses with non-ducted distribution systems (wooden stoves, radiant panels, etc).
Mounting of new add-ons, where expanding or mounting ductwork is impossible, is a widespread application as well. Commercial uses are also abundant.
Some applications embrace schools, perimeter cooling for office constructions, supplementary cooling for restaurant kitchens and also cooling for small offices in greater spaces, like stores, arenas and lecture halls.
Ductless split system air-conditioners unite the zoning suppleness of a usual room unit with the entire-house cooling facilities of central systems. Similar to central systems, they contain two major elements: a compressor or condenser together with an air treating unit that comprises an evaporator and a fan.
A number of units function as heat pumps and supply both winter heating and summer cooling.
The loud condenser and compressor are set as one unit and placed outside. The silent fan or evaporator unit is inside, positioned in the area to be chilled. Tubing that contains the power cable, refrigerant tube and condensate drain, connects the inward and outward units.
The phrase, "split system," describes a number of central air-conditioners and heat pumps as well. When you inquire about ductless, split system air-conditioners, be certain, the seller knows what system you are talking about. Another frequent name for ductless split systems is "mini-splits."
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