These days, there are several HVAC systems that a house or building can have to condition the air inside. Some colder regions may have systems that emphasize heating while hotter regions have systems that emphasize cooling. Some systems have both heating and cooling capabilities. Other systems only move air without changing the temperature. What type of HVAC system is the eTrapp for? Let’s explore the main types of HVAC systems and how they work.
The Difference Between Mini-Splits, Heat Pumps, and Air Conditioners
Geothermal Systems
Geothermal air-conditioning systems use long pipes buried in the ground vertically or horizontally to cool or heat refrigerant or water using the Earth’s stable ground temperature. The refrigerant travels through a geothermal heat pump inside the house, and conditioned air flows through the home’s ductwork.
Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioners
Ductless mini-split systems are smaller air-conditioning systems that have condenser units outside of the house that push refrigerant directly to the cassette unit mounted inside the house that houses copper coils, and a fan blows the air into the home. This unit does not require whole-home ductwork. It only blows air from the mounted inside unit. Therefore, it’s best for small spaces or homes.
Central Air-Conditioning System
A central air-conditioning system (also called a split system) is common in hotter climates when whole-home cooling is needed. This system has a condenser unit outside of the house. The evaporator unit and air handler inside the house, commonly in a utility closet or the attic. The outside and inside units connect to each other via refrigerant pipes.
The pipes in the condenser compress refrigerant which heats it up on its way to the evaporator. The refrigerant decompresses in the evaporator’s coils, cooling it quickly. This action causes condensation. The air handler blows air over these cool coils, and conditioned air flows throughout the ductwork of the home. Air-conditioning systems do not have heating capabilities. A separate furnace (powered by electricity or gas) blows through the same ductwork to provide heat.
Heat Pumps
Heat Pumps in cooling mode are similar to air conditioners in that the pipes in the condenser unit outside of the building compresses the refrigerant, heating it up, on its way to the evaporator coils in the indoors evaporator unit. When in heating mode, the system reverses which is an efficient way of providing heat until the outside temperature drops below freezing. A secondary heat source like a furnace may be needed in this situation. Heat pumps are more common in Europe, particularly colder climates, as air-conditioning is not as commonplace as it is in the United States.
Where does eTrapp fit in?
The eTrapp Condensate Treatment System is meant for any system that creates condensation. eTrapp is plumbed into the condensate line as close to the air handler as possible, and it requires a power source and Wi-Fi connection to provide data to the eTrapp App. Our technology is best suited for air-conditioning systems, heat pump systems, and geothermal heat pumps with an indoor air handler that collects condensation.
All HVAC systems produce condensation as part of their normal operation. But condensation carries organisms that can wreak havoc if not addressed properly. eTrapp Condensate Treatment System is a permanent, innovative solution for ensuring condensate lines don’t clog.
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