What type of air conditioning do you think is best, evaporative or refridgerative?
We’re trying to decide which one to go for to cool our house down this summer. My husband looks at price only and wants evaporative. I want reverse cycle airconditioning and am not keen on evaporative due to the humidity they create. Which do you prefer and why?
We don’t live in a desert, we’re in the south west of Australia and it does get quite humid sometimes.
I am a Heating and Air conditioning tech. I live in the United States. The reverse cycle you are referring to is what is called a Geo thermal heat pump. They are the most efficient for saving on heat if you live in a warmer climate, they are very popular in southern United States however, in the northern States where they have to switch to electric backup to supply heat on colder days the cost of electricity along with the very high cost of purchasing and installing a Geo thermal heat pump discourage most. The conventional central air conditioning is usually the most cost effective and efficient unit. This unit uses an evaporator and a condenser. The unit does not create any humidity, if you are experiencing a high level of humidity you may need to increase the size of the unit for example from a 2 ton to a 3 ton or larger. The size of your home will determine the size unit you need.
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