Design & Build

Ceiling cassettes are a type of split aircon system, which means they consist of two units. It’s easy to recognise a ceiling cassette aircon because its indoor unit is installed on the ceiling. The conduit that connects the indoor and outdoor units are hidden within the ceiling (hence the name). Other types of split systems have the indoor unit installed on the exterior wall.

Because it is a split-type air conditioning system, a ceiling cassette is easy to install and does not require ductwork. This is its main advantage over a ducted system, which includes an internal fan coil that has to be installed into the house’s roof space. A series of ducts should be created in different locations throughout your home if you will install a ducted system. As you can see, it is not efficient to use a ducted system if you have a smaller home. It’s also not a good option if you only require air conditioning for a single room.

If you have any experience with wall-mounted split systems, you can quickly discern their difference with a cassette air conditioner. As mentioned, the cassette system is mounted on the ceiling and not on the wall. The unit installed inside the home on the ceiling is responsible for distributing cool air through the device’s sides. Meanwhile, the external unit is placed outside just like you would with a conventional wall-mounted system.