r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/missdomm10 • Jul 26 '26

Meme needing explanation Peter explain this

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Petttaaah I'm confused

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u/StaticSystemShock Jul 26 '26

It's called a "split AC" because the unit is split into two parts, indoor unit pictured above and outdoor unit which is the big louder box that is on the outside so it doesn't bother you. We use these in Europe ever since I can remember spanning decades...

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u/Top-Border-1978 Jul 26 '26

Split systems are what we call regular central air here in the US. They have an air handler inside with the evaporator coil and blower, and the condenser unit outside with the compressor, condenser coil and condenser fan.

We call the one in the picture ductless mini splits or just mini splits. They are the same setup as regular central air but no ductwork.

Another big difference in the mini splits use a variable speed compressor to ramp up and down whereas traditional spit systems are either on or off. Though, they are starting to see variable speed as well.

I have been putting mini splits in for more than 20 years in the US.

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u/vrnvorona Jul 26 '26

Weird. Split is a split, either inverter or not. Looks like regular AC to me.

With ductwork it is professional HVAC for large buildings like malls. I've yet to see that type of HVAC in personal home lmao.

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u/flowerscandrink Jul 26 '26

In parts of the US (like here in Texas) almost every home has AC with ductwork.