A Central Air Conditioner (AC) is a type of heating and cooling system. The main characteristic of a central AC is that all of its components (heat exchanger, fan, blower, compressor, evaporator coil, and condenser coil) are packed into one cabinet. Typically, a central AC is mounted outside a building on the roof or ground. The return and supply ducts run through the walls and enter the interior of the Central AC. These all-in-one kits sometimes include electric heating coils or natural gas furnaces. The additional components eliminate the need to mount additional heating inside your building.