Air conditioning and heating are essential elements for the comfort and livability of a house. Choosing the right system and devices is important to ensure optimal performance and save energy. To help you, here is a comparison between wall-mounted heat pump and central air conditioning.

Versatility: the strong point of the wall-mounted heat pump

The wall-mounted heat pump allows you to cool the interior of your home in summer, and also serves as a heating system in winter. This versatility is the first real strength of this device. The central air conditioner, on the other hand, is only used to cool the rooms during periods of high heat.

Thus, the wall-mounted heat pump can be used almost all year round, while the central air conditioner is switched on only during the hot seasons.

Clutter: an advantage to central air conditioning

The wall-mounted heat pump is composed of two units connected together: one unit is installed outside your home, while another will be attached to the wall of one of your rooms. The first will collect outside air to cool it before diffusing it into the house to cool the occupants.

The central air conditioner, on the other hand, is much less bulky thanks to a single device that circulates fresh air through the ducts of your home. It has an integrated air purifier that will optimize the quality of the air circulating in the house.

The cost of purchase and installation: the strong point of the central air conditioner

A wall-mounted heat pump is more complex to install and costs relatively more than a central air conditioning system. In addition, if you opt for a multi-zone device, it will be composed of several indoor units that will be installed in different rooms of the house. Their cost will further increase the purchase price of the set.

As for the central air conditioner, its purchase price is generally lower and it is easier to install. Using air ducts allows fresh air to be effectively spread throughout the house without the need for multiple units.

Energy efficiency: an advantage to a heat pump

The heat pump is known to be more efficient than the air conditioning system in saving energy. In fact, whether it is a wall-mounted or central device, a heat pump operating in the best conditions would save up to 50% in energy expenses.

Thus, despite a higher purchase and installation cost, it is possible to make this investment profitable in the long term thanks to this improved efficiency in terms of energy savings.

Sustainability: a slight advantage to central air conditioning

Generally, the longevity of both systems depends on their brand, the regularity of maintenance, the quality of the installation and their operating condition. Therefore, it would be difficult to compare this aspect.

However, we put a small advantage on central air conditioning because of its duration of use over the course of a year. In fact, as the system only serves to cool the house, it is only activated during periods of high heat, at most 3 to 4 months per year. The heat pump that acts as both heating and air conditioning is used for up to 9 to 10 months in a year, wearing out its components more quickly.