What are the Different Types of Air Conditioners?

Fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering central, ductless, and heat pump air conditioner types and their key features.

The type of air conditioner that cools multiple rooms via a house-wide duct system is the __.

Central Air Conditioner

Ductless mini-split systems have two units—one outside and one inside the room—and __ require ducts.

do not require ducts

Ductless mini-split systems are often more energy-efficient and easier to add to older or smaller homes that do not have space for __.

ductwork

A heat pump combines heating and air conditioning in one unit and can run on multiple fuel options such as gas, electric, and __.

dual-fuel

Heat pumps pull heat from the outside air to heat your home and __ the process when cooling your home.

reverse the process

Heat pumps are great for areas that have a __ climate.

mild

Central air conditioners are more efficient and __ than room air conditioners.

quieter

Central air conditioners work in conjunction with existing __ systems—no need for new ductwork.

furnace

Because central systems take up less room and are centralized, central air conditioning systems keep your house decor __.

clean

Central air conditioners are the most common type of system in the United States and cool multiple rooms at once using a __ system.

duct

Ductless mini-split systems have two units with no __, so each unit is installed in individual rooms.

ducts

If you have a lot of freezing days in your area, a __ isn’t a good option.

heat pump

The different types of air-conditioners are?

central air conditioners, ductless mini-split systems, and heat pumps.