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Facts: *The
typical central air conditioning system is a split system, with an outdoor
air conditioning, or "compressor bearing unit" and
an indoor coil, which is usually installed on top of the furnace in
the home.
*Using electricity as its power source, the compressor pumps refrigerant
through the system to gather heat and moisture from indoors and remove
it from the home.
*Heat and moisture are removed from the home when warm air from inside
the home is blown over the cooled indoor coil. The heat in the air
transfers to the coil, thereby "cooling" the air.
*The heat that has transferred to the coil is then "pumped" to
the exterior of the home, while the cooled air is pumped back inside,
helping to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature.
*Central air conditioning can also be provided through a package unit
or a heat pump.
Benefits:
*Indoor comfort during warm weather - Central air conditioning helps
keep your home cool and reduces humidity levels.
*Cleaner air - As your central air conditioning system draws air out
of various rooms in the house through return air ducts, the air is
pulled through an air filter, which removes airborne particles such
as dust and lint. Sophisticated filters may remove microscopic pollutants,
as well. The filtered air is then routed to air supply ductwork that
carries it back to rooms.
*Quieter operation - Because the compressor bearing unit is located
outside the home, the indoor noise level from its operation is much
lower than that of a free-standing air conditioning unit
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