Central Air-Conditioning
Central air conditioning is a system designed to cool an entire home or building by using a single, centralized mechanism. These systems typically consist of an outdoor unit (the condenser and compressor) and an indoor unit (the evaporator coil), connected by refrigerant lines. A central AC system works by extracting heat from indoor air and releasing it outside, replacing the warm air with cooled air that is distributed throughout the building via ductwork and vents. This method ensures consistent and efficient comfort in every room without the need for separate cooling devices for each space. While the concept of central AC has been popular for decades, its modern iterations are highly energy-efficient and often integrated into heating and ventilation systems for year-round climate control.
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