Different types of consumers have different needs when it comes to buying their air conditioning units. The adequacy of cooling and heating that a unit supports is based on whether it will be used at home or in a building and whether space will be big or small. The inherent differences between a residential and a commercial ac unit are important to know to decide which type of unit best suits the needs of the consumer.
Physical Appearance
Residential ac units are usually used in smaller spaces and are smaller in size. Wires usually connect them, and others can easily see ducts, and their condensers are usually not concealed and installed in different parts of the house. Commercial ac units have a central system usually located at a concealed spot to prevent the noise from being heard by the people at the property. They are bigger in structure and are customized to achieve the heating and cooling necessary for space.
The drainage system of residential ac units is usually a single pan, while commercial ones have multiple pipes that ensure proper elimination of water and prevent an overflow.
Cost
Because they serve a different purpose, commercial ac units have a much higher initial cost than residential units. They are also made up of more complex parts that require routine maintenance by skilled technicians. Residential ac units need to be maintained and routinely checked as well but in a less complicated way. Some consumers can do the cleaning themselves with the right information and tools. The power consumption also varies due to the space that they need to cool and heat. Bigger spaces require the units to draw more power.
Customization
Residential ac units are readily available in any electronics and appliance stores. It can also be ordered online with one click and can be delivered the next day. Consumers need to define the horsepower requirement for their space, and the options will be available in physical and online stores. Commercial ac units are more complex as they need to be tailor-fit to the needs of the building. These systems are made of modular parts that can be added to or removed depending on the existing needs. They are also often backed by computer systems that are constantly monitored.
Aside from this, customized commercial ac units give room for more controlled usage. It has handling control strategies, heat recovery and nighttime fan options to conserve energy.
Another type of customization is temperature sensing. Commercial units often can detect the thermostat in the building and adjust the temperature accordingly. This allows a maximized use of the units and makes sure that the place is not too hot or too cold. Whereas in residential units, the consumer has the power to manually change the temperature according to preference. Some units can detect when a minimum temperature is achieved and maintain it there.
Wifi Setting
To avoid issues in control, commercial units need to be operated manually, while residential ac units have the option to be controlled remotely. People are always onsite to manually turn on and off commercial ac units. This feature comes in handy for homeowners who want to start cooling or heating their place before they arrive. They can also operate their ac units when they are in a different part of the house without physically being there.
