Welcome to the South Mini Splits collection for Floor Console. We feature high-efficiency systems from industry leaders like Cooper & Hunter, OLMO, MRCOOL, and Bravo.
These units offer discreet, floor-level climate control and are the ideal solution for areas with limited wall space, attic access issues, or rooms requiring low-profile installation.
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What is a Floor Console?
A Floor Console Indoor Unit is a versatile and aesthetically pleasing style of mini split air handler. It is designed to sit low on the wall, often recessed or mounted near the floor, giving it a similar appearance to a traditional radiator or a slim, modern air conditioner unit.
Floor Console units are the perfect fit for areas requiring independent climate control, such as:
- Low Wall Spaces: Ideal for rooms with extensive window walls, sloped ceilings, or architectural features that prevent high-wall installation.
- Basements & Attics: Its low placement is often more effective in basements, and the design is easier to install where wall access above the floor line is challenging.
- Radiant Heating Feel: The unit often provides air conditioning from the top discharge and heating from the bottom, which creates a more uniform temperature distribution that mimics the comforting feel of traditional radiant heat.
- Targeted Zoning: Acting as the dedicated air handler for separate zones within a larger home, providing independent temperature control for a converted garage, sunroom, or master bedroom.
Technical Deep Dive & Pro Insight
Floor Console units utilize inverter technology to maximize comfort and efficiency.
- Dual Airflow: Unlike traditional wall mounts, many floor console units have dual air outlets, directing conditioned air both up and down. This unique feature ensures superior air circulation and rapid temperature adjustment in the zone, providing fast, comprehensive heating and cooling.
- Sizing and Efficiency: Selecting a Floor Console Unit with the correct BTU rating for its room is crucial to prevent oversizing, which causes it to constantly turn on and off (short cycling). A correctly sized unit ensures it runs for longer, steadier cycles, which provides superior dehumidification and comfort.
Quieter Operation: The modern console units connected to inverter compressors can modulate (scale down) their cooling/heating output, resulting in a gentle, consistent distribution of conditioned air, which is far quieter than fixed-speed systems.
FAQs/Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main advantage of choosing a floor console unit?
A: Floor console units are the best option when you have limited usable wall space. They are highly effective at both cooling and heating, often featuring two-way airflow for better heat distribution.
Q: Are floor console units used for single-zone or multi-zone systems?
A: They are versatile and used in both. They function perfectly as the dedicated air handler for a single room, or can be mixed and matched with other indoor types (like wall mounts) in a multi-zone system.
Q: How do I size a floor console unit for a room?
A: Sizing is based on the room's square footage and thermal load. A general rule is approximately 20-25 BTUs per square foot. For example, a 600 sq ft living room would typically require a 12,000 BTU unit.
Q: Is installation more complex than a wall mount?
A: The installation process is similar, but the mounting differs. Like the Wall Mount Unit, the Floor Console Unit offers the most straightforward maintenance and fastest installation compared to concealed ducted units.