what is a package unit? heating and cooling systems explained

split system has some of the air conditioning components located outside the condenser, and compressor, and the rest of the components located inside the home, such as the coil, air handler and blower.
All the components of the system are housed in one unit, and they are assembled in in environment where the refrigerant charge and other parts are already in perfect working order.
Packaged heat pumps  A heat pump moves warm air from outside the home to inside the home during cooler months, and then, reversing the cycle, moves warm air from inside the home to outside when cooler temperatures are desired inside.
Dual fuel heat pump Utilizing the heat pump to pull heat from the outside air to warm your home, the furnace part of this system does not kick on making it efficient system, perfect for cold climates..
Electric furnace and heat pump  Similar to the heat pump plus gas furnace system, the heat pump does the majority of the air cooling and heating here as well, with backup furnace that kicks on only when there is not enough heat in the air for the heat pump to warm the home..
This is due to several factors 1 ) in hot, climate is going to work harder to keep home cool than one in climate, so having high energy-efficient unit is important.
Split systems come with SEER ratings than packaged units do, making them the preferred system for many due to their efficiency options and, 2 ) split systems do job of dehumidifying home than packaged units do, and home is more comfortable home..
Also, packaged systems that combine heat pump with furnace are drier climates as the heat pump is efficient because it moves warm air around to cool and heat rather than using energy to generate heat..
Knowing the components of your packaged air conditioning system, how they work, and potential problems they may encounter that could affect your performance will help you stay on top of maintaining your unit.
The compressor, powered by motor, compresses refrigerant into high-pressure gas and forces it into the coil where its heat is released and the refrigerant condenses into liquid.
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