Anyone who lives in Oakland, CA knows that the city can get more than just a little hot when the summer months hit. Since it’s more inland than San Francisco, Oakland usually enjoys hotter temperatures overall. Summers are dry and warm, while winters are mild and damp — a Mediterranean climate if there ever was one. For many residents, Oakland summers would be quite difficult to deal with if it wasn’t for central air conditioning.
How Does Central Air Work?
Central air is something that many California residents enjoy each day without even thinking about its inner workings—it’s one of the most common ways to cool a home. In most cases, a split system is employed, which makes use of an outdoor unit that houses the AC’s compressor and condenser coil, as well as an indoor evaporator coil and air handler. Refrigerant is pumped through the system by the compressor, which then serves to cool the air before it is transferred back to the compressor for the cycle to begin once again.
Since heating and cooling systems often share the same ductwork, they are typically combined with one another when designing a home.
The Benefits of Central Air
Many homeowners wonder whether or not central air can truly boost home performance. Some attempt to cool their homes with window units, only to find that this method is both noisy and expensive. Central air comes along with a number of benefits, including the following:
Healthier Living Space — The ducts that your conditioned air runs through filter out pollen and dander, which leads to improved indoor air quality. Central air means living in a healthier, cleaner space when everything is working properly.
Visual Appeal — No matter how much you try to dress up a window AC unit, it’s still going to be on the uglier side of things. The outdoor compressors used in central air systems are neatly packaged so as to add visual appeal to your home, rather than standing out.
Easy Operation — When the California sun starts beating down, you’ve got to do whatever possible to cool your house quickly. Central air units are easy to operate and and be controlled remotely, which means there’s never a need for your house to be warmer than you want it to be. Whether it’s a single zone or multiple zones that you’re trying to cool, everything is controlled from a single console.
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