| What
is Air Conditioning? Air
conditioning is based on the precise control of temperature, humidity,
air flow and air cleanliness.Split system air conditioners regulate
these elements around the clock to provide you with a comfortable, relaxing
atmosphere. Day and night, year after year. Cooling Mode: Excess room
heat is absorbed by a special liquid - a refrigerant - sealed within
the system. As the refrigerant in the indoor unit absorbs the room heat,
it changes into a gas and is carried through small, copper tubes to
an outdoor unit which releases heat into the atmosphere.The gas is converted
into a liquid again and flows back to the indoor unit where air is fanned
over it and out into the room. This cycle is repeated until the pre-set
temperature is reached
What
is a Heat Pump?
Heating
Mode: Heat pump units also allow the cooling cycle to be reversed.A
heat pump extracts "free" heat from the outdoor air, even
on the coldest dayswhen the outside temperature may fall as low as -10°C,
and transfers the heat indoors.Heat pump units therefore avoid the need
for a boiler and allow you to cool and heat with the same unit,with
savings in costs and energy throughout the year. A simple principle
developed to perfectionAir conditioning works like your refrigerator
which removes heat continuously from the cabinet and discharges it into
the kitchen. You can feel this "free" heat by touching the
coil on the back of your refrigerator.In summer, the heat pump extracts
heat from the warm air in your home and pumps it outside. Your home
stays comfortable & cool.In winter its the reverse. Natural heat
in the outdoor air - even when its freezing - is extracted and moved
indoors. Wonderful warmth when you need it. Comfort that costs less
Three kilowatts of heat for each kilowatt of electricity used... Heat
pumps are up to three times more economical than conventional gas fired
or electric central-heating systems.Even in bitter cold snaps you will
save money.Installation costs are lower too. With just one system, for
cooling in summer and heating in winter, you save on equipment outlay.
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