Back in the day, homeowners and small businesses had few options in regard to the types of cooling and heating systems available to them. But that’s all changed nowadays through the advent of ductless mini-split systems, variable speed compressors and fans, variable refrigerant flow systems (VRF), and a host of other options.
- VRV (Variable Refrigerant Volume) or VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) Technology:
In the early 1980s, the Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV ) technology was introduced as an alternative method of cooling and heating in commercial buildings. Although VRV has been commercially available globally for over 30 years, it remains a relatively new concept to the North American market. VRV is an applied heating and cooling system that distributes refrigerant, rather than water, to multiple fan coil units serving the conditioned spaces.
The natural attributes of a VRV system position it as a modular and scalable energy-saving equivalent to a chiller system while offering superior comfort when compared to traditional air handler terminal units. The compact, lightweight structure within the VRV modular concept ensures ease of installation in small or large buildings.
