Condensing units may well be the “face” of the air conditioning industry. If you ask typical consumers about air conditioning, it’s likely they would point you to the sharp-looking unit next to their house. But, condensing units are also much more than a pretty face — they’re one of the key economic drivers in the HVAC industry.
According to Tom Archer, product manager, Carrier Corp., variable-speed or inverter-based equipment is an emerging trend in residential ducted condensing air conditioners and heat pumps. Multistage condensing units and variable-speed ductless condensing units have existed for several years, yet, only recently have the advantages of variable-speed compression been applied to ducted equipment.