Panasonic builds on US central AC system
8th January 2025
USA: Panasonic has launched a ducted central air conditioning system specifically for the US residential market.
The OASYS Residential Central Air Conditioning System employs a mini split heat pump air conditioner, energy recovery ventilator and DC motor-driven transfer fans.
A mainstream cooling and heating method in the US, the ducted central air conditioning system sends cool and warm air to each room via ducts extending throughout the house by using one large transfer fan.
Panasonic claims that, in addition to the noise generated by the transfer fan, the ducted system has several challenges, including difficulty maintaining uniform airflow, which causes temperature variations due to varying duct shapes and lengths in each room.
The OASYS system is said to evenly distribute large volumes of cool and warm conditioned air through ducts using several transfer fans, maintaining constant temperature and humidity throughout the house.
Furthermore, by also circulating air throughout attic and underfloor spaces, Panasonic maintains that it decreases the risks of condensation and mould growth, reducing the deterioration of wooden houses common in the US.
The company will open an OASYS concept home in Houston, Texas, on January 22 to exhibit and demonstrate the product’s concept.
