Grilles And Diffusers, What Is The Difference?

We all know ventilation is essential, but what could go wrong with poor ventilation? Well, let's say the air within indoor areas may not be as clean as most presumed. As more people invest in many heating or cooling equipment, most homes and estate owners would want an indoor space that's efficiently sealed to avoid leaking of the air and preserve the energy used. However, a full sealing also means that pollutants generated from inside and humidity have nowhere to escape.

Diffusers

While similar to registers, a diffuser differs in terms of the airflow direction variability. A diffuser and its dampers are designed facing all-round, rather than a register's single air direction. Many diffusers are found on ceilings, often covering an air-con or air release outlet. Diffusers do also vary the most, amongst the three, in design.

Grilles

The least complex of the three, a grille's primary function is as a cover to allow air to pass in and out through it. Grilles are the only of the three options that are suitable for both air intake and air exhaust outlets from indoor space. Considering grilles do not involve any moving components or dampers, it's also one of the easiest to maintain.