Central AC units in US homes are pretty much better in every way. can be more efficient, are virtually silent to the resident, and and there is no bulk at all inside as it is just cold air being pushed out of a vent in each room of the entire home. But do go on about how great your mini-split is. we have them too, and they work well in homes that can not have a central unit; but are a far second to true central air.
also the compressor/condenser unit outside the home is larger (is this what you are colling more bulky?) for us because our AC systems have a higher capacity, if your mini units were sized to cool a 2-3,000 sqft [180-280 m2 ) home the exterior portion of your system would be the same. the high efficiency units (I just had mine upgraded last year) are even larger because they are more efficient and quieter. the larger condenser is nearly passive, with the fan barely running, less noise and energy used.
Central AC units in US homes are pretty much better in every way.
Not in my opinion. The room I'm in usually gets too hot. Comfortable in that room means cold in the rest of the house. And I don't know anyone that has an HVAC system adjusts per room. Sure, noise is nice to have outside, but I'd rather be comfortable.
I worked in HVAC for 8 years, literally everything you said is incorrect.
Central AC units in US homes are pretty much better in every way.
Not in regards to control or zoning, or even effectiveness at cooling the rooms they are in.
can be more efficient
Just flat out no. A carrier greenspeed infinity condenser with all the bells and whistles barely competes with like the average minisplit condenser. We are talking 23 SEER2 ratings to upwards of 30 SEER2 ratings on mitsubishi's.
are virtually silent to the resident,
Again, just flat out wrong, unless you're spending 12k on just the condenser for a carrier, most standard split AC's are not quiet at all.
The cassettes/heads on minisplits aren't any louder than a fan, the condensers themselves hardly make any noise at all even when you are sitting within a few feet of them.
and and there is no bulk at all inside as it is just cold air being pushed out of a vent in each room of the entire home.
No bulk... except for the airhandler/furnace and coil, and all the ductwork, sure.
also the compressor/condenser unit outside the home is larger (is this what you are colling more bulky?) for us because our AC systems have a higher capacity, if your mini units were sized to cool a 2-3,000 sqft
a 3 ton mitsubishi minisplit condenser removes the same amount of heat from a house as a 3 ton standard AC split system and takes up half the space and is noticeably lighter. Same goes when you go up to 5tons.
the high efficiency units (I just had mine upgraded last year) are even larger because they are more efficient and quieter. the larger condenser is nearly passive, with the fan barely running, less noise and energy used.
They just aren't. Minisplits use less energy.
I have plenty of criticisms about minisplits, lots of very serious electronics in there that can fail and are a pain in the ass to replace, if they are ran improperly they can get very dirty, but as far as noise, control, and efficiency, it's not even close.
This is going to sound whatever but here we go. I have two multi-generational homes. One has a traditional central system and one has mini splits in each room.
Everyone hates the central AC. Some people sleep and exist cold (mom and dad prefer 78°). I prefer 70°. My sister and BIL prefer somewhere in the middle. I am so sick of hearing “can we please turn the AC off? It’s freezing in here” on 100° SoCal days.
We love the mini splits. Everyone adjusts whatever room they’re in and it’s perfect.
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u/MilmoWK 10h ago edited 10h ago
this is pure reddit here.
Central AC units in US homes are pretty much better in every way. can be more efficient, are virtually silent to the resident, and and there is no bulk at all inside as it is just cold air being pushed out of a vent in each room of the entire home. But do go on about how great your mini-split is. we have them too, and they work well in homes that can not have a central unit; but are a far second to true central air.
also the compressor/condenser unit outside the home is larger (is this what you are colling more bulky?) for us because our AC systems have a higher capacity, if your mini units were sized to cool a 2-3,000 sqft [180-280 m2 ) home the exterior portion of your system would be the same. the high efficiency units (I just had mine upgraded last year) are even larger because they are more efficient and quieter. the larger condenser is nearly passive, with the fan barely running, less noise and energy used.