You are considering the purchase of an air conditioning system and are wondering: should I buy a thermopump or simply an air conditioning system?
Air conditioning or heating and cooling?
When purchasing an air conditioning system, you should decide on the following: do you want to heat and cool your home with a wall mounted thermopump or do you simply want a cooling system for the summer months? This is an important aspect that could help you save big, especially considering that you are already heating your home…
Difference between wall thermopump and wall air conditioner
The difference between a wall air conditioner and a thermopump is simple. The air-conditioning wall unit cools, whereas the heat pump provides both heating and cooling. The heat pump in some cases may even be used as an auxiliary heating system up to certain external temperatures and depending on the quality of the system you choose.
Types of thermopumps and air conditioners
There are two types of air conditioners and thermopumps that will meet all your needs for a condo or larger home. The simple wall system is the one most often found and includes an indoor and an outdoor unit which are connected by a series of pipes and electric cables. The multizone wall system is actually a simple wall air conditioner of larger capacity combined with several internal units; this system can cool a large area or several floors in a home.
What should be considered in the purchase price
When buying a wall air conditioner or wall thermopump, you will note a difference in price of several hundred dollars; but the cost of the unit itself is not the only amount to be considered. The installation is a significant part of the purchase price and depends mostly on the type of equipment installed as well as the layout of the premises. Another point is that if the installer is not qualified electrician, you will need to hire the services of one to connect the device to the electrical panel. A thermopump requires more maintenance that an air conditioning unit since it works 10 months a year, while the air conditioning operates two months a year. But the thermopump can also save you a good amount on your heating costs.
You should also check the warranties that are offered for each model. Most good quality thermopumps and air conditioners offer excellent warranties on parts and labor.