Amcor - Product FAQs


	Products - Frequently Asked Questions PLM Series Air Conditioners AL Series Air Conditioners Air Purifiers Amcor Duo Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners Amcor Duo Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners Like central air conditioners these units have a split design and do not use air ducts making these units easier and less expensive to install than central air conditioning. The mini-split has at least one unit that sits inside and that is the air handler. The compressor sits outside of the home and air handler sits inside the home. Mini-Split Air Conditioners FAQs How do I choose a properly sized mini split air conditioner? Like all air conditioners you need to know how many BTUs you need to cool the area you are trying to cool/heat. You also need to consider the number of air handlers that you need normally one air handler per room. Mini splits should only be installed to cool one room as they cannot cool round corners or thru doorway. 9K cools/heats 200-300 sq ft / 12K cools/heats 300-500 sq ft / 18K cools/heats 500-700 sq ft / 24K cools/heats 700-1000 sq ft. What are the pros and cons of a mini split air conditioner? Mini split air conditioners are a cost effective choice to central air conditioning. They are typically more expensive than wall or window air conditioners and you may need an HVAC professional to install the unit. Since the compressor sits outside the mini split air conditioners are very quiet and efficient. How do I install a mini split air conditioner and why may I need a HVAC Professional? Installing a mini split air conditioner is more complicated than a window unit but far less complicated than installing central air. A professional maybe needed to run lines for the coolant, electricity, and drainage. You may also need a professional HVAC person to charge the system with the right amount of coolants. Local permits maybe required. How big will the hole be in my wall? This varies depending on the unit you buy but it is generally 3" in diameter. Do I need to purchase tubing or electrical wire? No, you do not need to purchase tubing or electrical wiring to install your mini split air conditioner as all Amcor Duo's come with refrigerant tubing and electrical wire and drain pipe. This is what will connect the indoor and outdoor units. The size of the tubing depends on how far the inside unit is going to be from the outdoor unit. All tubing is flared and all wiring is color coded. Do some mini split air conditioners have heat? All Amcor Duo's are heat pumps and will heat with an outside temperature not less than 15 degree Fahrenheit. What is a dual zone and triple zone mini split? Dual zone means that there are two air handlers and triple zone means there are three air handlers. It is best to get an air handler for each room you are trying to cool/heat. What is R410A? This is the environmental friendly refrigerant that will be required by law by 2010. What is the maximum length run of refrigerant tubing between the air handler and condenser? 50 feet on a straight line with a 15 foot rise to a second floor. Can I hard wire a wall thermostat? Yes. What voltage will I need? 9K/12K - 110V 18K/24K - 220V Amcor Duo Ductless, Mini-Split Heat Pumps Ductless, mini-split-system heat pumps (mini splits) make good retrofit add-ons to houses with "non-ducted" heating systems, such as hydronic (hot water heat), radiant panels, and space heaters (wood, kerosene, propane). They can also be a good choice for room additions, where extending or installing distribution ductwork is not feasible. Like standard air-source heat pumps, mini splits have two main components: an outdoor compressor/condenser, and an indoor air-handling unit. A conduit, which houses the power cable, refrigerant tubing, suction tubing, and a condensate drain, links the outdoor and indoor units. Advantages The main advantages of mini splits are their small size and flexibility for zoning or heating and cooling individual rooms. Many models can have as many as four indoor air handling units (for four zones or rooms) connected to one outdoor unit. The number depends on how much heating or cooling is required for the building or each zone (which in turn is affected by how well the building is insulated). Since each of the zones will have its own thermostat, you only need to condition that place when someone is there. This will save energy and money. Ductless mini-split systems are also often easier to install than other types of space conditioning systems. For example, the hook-up between the outdoor and indoor units generally requires only a three-inch hole through a wall for the conduit. Also, most manufacturers of this type of system can provide a variety of lengths of connecting conduits. If necessary, you can locate the outdoor unit as far away as 50 feet from the indoor evaporator. This makes it possible to cool rooms on the front side of a building house with the compressor in a more advantageous or inconspicuous place on the outside of the building. Since mini splits have no ducts, they avoid the energy losses associated with ductwork of central forced air systems. Duct losses can account for more than 30% of energy consumption for space conditioning, especially if the ducts are in an unconditioned space such as an attic. In comparison to other add-on systems, mini splits offer more flexibility in interior design options. The indoor air handlers can be suspended from a ceiling, mounted flush into a drop ceiling, or hung on a wall. Floor-standing models are also available. Most indoor units have profiles of about seven inches deep and usually come with sleek, high tech-looking jackets. Many also offer a remote control to make it easier to turn the system on and off when it's positioned high on a wall or suspended from a ceiling. Split-systems can also help to keep your home safer since there is only a small hole in the wall. Through-the-wall and window mounted room air-conditioners can provide an easy entrance for intruders.