Since a man learned to create comfortable conditions for himself, life, work and rest, many years have passed. All this time, scientific and technological progress accompanied people, cooling, heating, cleaning and ionizing the air in the premises where they were. And now the floor air conditioners for the house are presented in the modern market - thanks to their compact size and simplicity of installation they managed to occupy their niche in the field of climatic equipment. Today, on the site "House of Dreams" we offer you to get acquainted with the pros and cons of having such an aggregate at home, as well as with the peculiarities of choosing an air conditioner.
Mobile air conditioner photo
How is the mobile air conditioner
The device of this type of equipment is quite simple. All types of air conditioners consist of two units: an evaporator and a condenser. In outdoor air conditioners, both units are in the same housing and are located inside the room. Warm air, getting into the upper air intake opening, passes through the air filter and enters the cold heat exchanger. After cooling, the filtered and cooled air is ejected through the upper outlet.
At the bottom of the housing there is an opening for heat removal - the air that enters it, serves to cool the condenser and is discharged through the flexible hose to the outside. The principle of operation of a floor air conditioner is similar to the operation of a refrigerator, but unlike it, it is equipped with a fan for blowing out cooled air in the case of cooling or, conversely, heated air in the case of heating operation.
How the floor air conditioner works
The air-conditioned outdoor for the home Photo
How to choose the outdoor air conditioner
The advantages of the
- outdoor air-conditioning The outdoor air-conditioner is also called mobile, and it actually justifies its name. The width of such devices, as a rule, is about 30-40 cm, height and depth are 70-80 and 30-40 cm, respectively. Small dimensions allow you to put it in a corner, and it does not take up much space.
- The second advantage is its mobility. Such an aggregate can be moved from room to room, for example, by cooling the living room during the day, and in the evening the bedroom. And leaving for the country, you can grab it with you, and in the summer it will be more pleasant to be in a cool cottage. For ease of movement in most models on the bottom wheels are located.
- The third plus is an easy installation, you can even say its lack. Unlike the split system, in small floor air conditioners, the compressor and evaporator are located in the same unit, so there is no need to separate them and install the components separately.
For reference: installation of a split system is 30-40% of the cost of the equipment, in the case of a mobile air conditioner for installation you do not pay at all. Installation of this type of equipment is carried out at a distance of 30 cm from the walls and the main condition is the presence of a hole for the withdrawal of condensate. The tube is connected to the unit, and its other end is displayed in the window or open window, another option is to make a hole in the wall and take out this hose.
The best outdoor air conditioner photo
What disadvantages are there for outdoor air conditioners
Before you buy a home outdoor air conditioner, familiarize yourself with the shortcomings of this equipment, and they, of course, also have:
- Low efficiency. As we have already found out, the compressor is inside the device and, heating up during operation, it heats up and air in the room, thereby reducing the efficiency of the cooling operation.
- The disadvantages can be attributed to the fact that this device cools only one room. But, depending on the situation, this fact can be considered a plus.
- A high noise level is achieved for the same reason - the unit with the evaporator is located inside the room and generates noises during operation. However, the latest models, which were released on the market, work almost silently. So find out at the point of purchase about the noise level of a specific model.
- Condensate drain required. If the model contains a hose, then you need to find a place to put it outside, if the model collects the condensate in a tank, you need to monitor its fillability.
Home air conditioner outdoor photo
Do not you frighten such minuses? Then let's move to the next question - how to choose a floor air conditioner?
Outdoor air conditioning: selection criteria for
Typically, modern mobile air conditioners in an apartment or for a home work in four main modes: cooling, heating, ventilation, dehumidification. In addition, they have filters for fine air purification from dust and ionizers can also be built in them, and the humidity control system in the apartment does not allow the air to dry out.
In addition, on the body of the top floor air conditioner has a control panel with a timer, which allows you to set the operating time of the device. And the remote control will make the climate control in the room more convenient.
Floor standing air conditioners for home
Conditioner outdoor photo
The power of the appliance is the key factor when choosing a floor air conditioner. Before you go to the store, think about what room it will cool, and that will determine its power. If to speak on the average, then 1 kW is designed for cooling or heating 10kv.m premises. Having made simple calculations, you can easily determine the optimal power of the device you need.
Also pay attention to the volume of the condensate collector - if the capacity is too small, then every 3-4 hours it will have to be released from the accumulated liquid, which is not very pleasant. If you do not empty the tank, the air conditioner will automatically turn off.
Among the popular manufacturers of this type of climate equipment are Daikin, Gree, Electrolux, Beko, Aeg, Toshiba, Carrier, Mitsubishi.
Floor air conditioner Daikin
It's difficult to name the best outdoor air conditioner, but there are good reviews about Electrolux and Ballu. Talk to professionals, let them advise you a reliable model. But, perhaps, the main criterion of choice is the efficiency of work on the necessary area and low noise level. And the last advice - before buying, contact not only the help of specialists, but also take an interest in the feedback of the lucky owners of this technique - unlike the commercials, they will tell more truthful information.
Generally, outdoor floor air conditioners are advised to use in cases where it is not possible to install a split system, for example, if you have a rented apartment or need to cool or warm the cottage. In other cases, however, it is recommended to stop at the classical split-system - despite the costly installation and the need for periodic preventive maintenance, they are good at coping with their functions.
