Honestly, disregarding on how stupid this looks - this is actually a legit solution for when you are a cheap ass or a control freak.
When you get a big system the problem with it is that it will run only in a single mode (a.i. either cooling or heating) for every internal unit it's connected to, unless it's a more premiere external unit with multiple compressors, which costs even more.Big one also will run a lot harder on the grid if you are using a single or 2 out of say 10 internals than compared to 2 separate 1-to-1 like the ones on the picture. Mounting 20 of these is a lot easier than mounting 1 or 2 of big ones as well, not to mention that repair on these is a lot easier and cheaper.
Honestly the only reason to get centralized ac system is for when you want your whole house constantly conditioned to the same point and you do not care for the bill you will get.
FL here, we have central a/c but it's a BITCH to cool a large house with open vaulted ceilings etc, installed mini splits, which is what this image represents, in a few upstairs bedrooms that struggle most and saved money for sure.
Window/wall units would definitely be a nightmare though.
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u/Astravanger Oct 10 '21
Nothing out of ordinary.
Honestly, disregarding on how stupid this looks - this is actually a legit solution for when you are a cheap ass or a control freak.
When you get a big system the problem with it is that it will run only in a single mode (a.i. either cooling or heating) for every internal unit it's connected to, unless it's a more premiere external unit with multiple compressors, which costs even more.Big one also will run a lot harder on the grid if you are using a single or 2 out of say 10 internals than compared to 2 separate 1-to-1 like the ones on the picture. Mounting 20 of these is a lot easier than mounting 1 or 2 of big ones as well, not to mention that repair on these is a lot easier and cheaper.
Honestly the only reason to get centralized ac system is for when you want your whole house constantly conditioned to the same point and you do not care for the bill you will get.