What is the Cost of Central Air Conditioning Systems (VRF)?

VRF Air Conditioner is a very useful type of air conditioner consisting of an outdoor unit and multiple indoor units. These products have attracted a lot of attention from air conditioning lovers thanks to their heating and cooling performance. Thanks to developing technology, VRF air conditioners are still being developed and continue to be used in many areas. It is especially in demand by air conditioning lovers and architects. This system, also known as the Central Air Conditioning system, controls the ambient temperature with an accuracy of (+)(-)0.5 degrees. Thanks to the temperature and pressure sensors inside the air conditioners, it can determine the required capacity of each indoor unit, almost without being affected by its distance from the outdoor unit. In this way, it transfers only the energy required. Another advantage of the new generation VRF system air conditioners is the use of environmentally friendly and highly efficient R410A refrigerant gas.

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These air conditioners are classified as follows according to their outdoor unit features.

Air Cooled VRF Air Conditioning Technology: Thanks to the system in the outdoor unit, heat transfer is made to the air with the help of fans. It is the most commonly used type of VRF.

Water Cooled VRF Air Conditioning Technology: The heat in the outdoor unit passes through a system and passes into the water. This water is water supplied from any source. The dimensions of the outdoor unit are quite small. There is no need for fans in this type of air conditioner and it does not need to touch the atmosphere. This type of air conditioner can be placed in engine rooms and shafts. The efficiency value is 5.00 and above. Since water with the same temperature value will always pass through the condenser, there will be no loss of capacity due to the external environment. The reason why this system is less preferred is that there is a need for a second cycle for the water coming to the outdoor units.

According to their business characteristics, they are classified as follows.

Heatpump Technology: In Heatpump technology, all indoor units operate in the same mode. It is the most preferred air conditioning technology since heating and cooling levels can be adjusted. They can heat or cool at the same time. It is the most common type of VRF.

Heat Recovery Technology: Heat Recovery technology has the feature of heating and cooling simultaneously in different rooms and areas. It saves electricity thanks to its high COP value. This system is called ‘Heat Recovery’. The energy used in the cooling area is transferred to the heated area through conversion, and this system provides serious energy savings.

Where are VRF Air Conditioners Used?

These air conditioner types, known as energy saving and environmentally friendly, offer functional solutions especially in homes and commercial areas. The most preferred areas are hotels, factories, hospitals, movie theaters, offices, restaurants, airports and shopping malls. One of the reasons why they are preferred among air conditioning systems is that their installation costs are more affordable than multi-system air conditioners. In addition, a solution is produced by feeding VRF from the outdoor unit in fresh air air handling units with large capacities.

Factors Affecting the Prices of Central Air Conditioning Systems

When choosing among VRF air conditioner models, you should pay attention to price and performance. VRF systems are generally used in multi-storey buildings and large structures. For this reason, the cost of these products may be a little high.

The prices of VRF, or central air conditioning systems, vary depending on the capacity and quality of the product you will purchase. A VRF air conditioner with class A energy class will have a high price as well as its efficiency and performance. In addition, VRF air conditioners in lower energy classes may have lower prices. At this point, it should be noted that the following factors are important when calculating the cost of central air conditioning systems.

• Type of property where VRF air conditioning systems will be installed
• Number of flats in the building where central air conditioning systems will be installed
• Whether the central air conditioner is installed in the building for the first time
• Whether the building where VRF air conditioning systems will be installed has thermal insulation
• Height in the effective area of the air conditioner to be used
• Size of the effective area of the air conditioner to be used
• Extra demand
• Whether there is a different type of heating in the building where the air conditioner will be used
• Distance between outdoor unit and indoor units in VRF system
• Which heating and cooling or only heating or only cooling features of central air conditioning indoor units are desired?

Most Affordable VRF Air Conditioner Prices

If you want to have detailed information about central air conditioning prices, you are at the right place. You can get detailed information about the prices and all other features of central air conditioning systems by contacting SALT Engineering.