Window air conditioner: device, choice, installation

Air conditioning for domestic use - so today it is customary to call window air conditioners. They are economical and affordable for ordinary consumers, in addition, it is guaranteed to provide a comfortable indoor microclimate. There are not many possibilities for a window air conditioner, but the main thing is the ability to create a cool in the house in the summer and warm in the winter.

Window air conditioner

The popularity of window air conditioner found in the 30's, with the growth of popularity and demand for it, the number of people wishing to create and improve this product increased. To date, you can buy window air conditioner in any online hardware store for home, in the market, in a specialized shopping center and so on. At the same time, you can buy both a budget option and an option more expensive. For example, in retail outlets in Russia, there is a "window air conditioner", the price of which varies from 5000 rubles to 30,000 rubles, depending on the brand of the manufacturer, capacity and technical capacity.

The scheme of the window air conditioner is represented by the following elements:

1. The valve is an expansion valve.
2. Heat Exchanger-Evaporator.
3. Fan.
4. Compressor. Condenser heat exchanger.

Monoblock window air conditioner is easy to install, and does not need additional equipment. Manufacturers still supply them with freon, which means that right after installation the window conditioner is ready for operation. Modern units can regulate the direction of air flows and are controlled by the control panel.

Window air conditioner types

Window air conditioners are classified into subtypes:

1. BK-1500, 2000, 2500( conditioners of the Baku plant).A distinctive feature of such air conditioners is their weightiness. Quite reliable aggregates, but noisy.
2. Air conditioners, produced in the mid-90's. Trademarks LG, Samsung and other manufacturers. By weight, light, with the presence of bellows thermostats. The main function is cooling only. There is no control panel.
3. And the third type of air conditioners are modern devices, produced in the early 2000s. Such conditioners are heated and cooled. They have an electronic circuit and a control panel.

Also modern air conditioners are able to clean the air in the room. In models Samsung, General Climate and LG there are antibacterial filters.
Window air conditioners have both positive features and negative ones.

Among the advantages can be identified:

• installation of the air conditioner can be performed independently;
• it is easy to control;
• air conditioner is reliable and durable;
• rarely needs maintenance, it's durable.

Negative qualities of window conditioners:

• bulkiness;
• a lot of noise. But, if you put a rubber gasket under the air conditioner, this can be avoided. Although modern air conditioners are less noisy;
• is not suitable for installation on modern window frames.
  

Popular brands of window air conditioners

Window air conditioner LG

LG brand air conditioners are common in the air conditioning market. They are distinguished by their durability and the ability to inject fresh outdoor air into the room.

The principle of attaching LG window air conditioners is quite simple and consists of only a few steps:

1. The first thing in the window opening is the body, then the air conditioner is placed in it. It is important to place the device in such a way that the grilles that let the heated air pass are completely from the side of the street. The room should only be the front of the air conditioner.
2. On the sensor panel of the unit parameters are set, it is possible to do this and the control panel, which is provided in the equipment of the device.
3. Having set the parameters, it remains only to connect the air conditioner to the network.

Infrequently LG window conditioners need repair. Periodically, it is only necessary to replace the antibacterial filter, this is done very quickly.
The LG air conditioner is programmed to cool and heat the air in the room. In the operating device there is a low noise level, this quality is not often found among other air conditioners of this type.

The advantages of this manufacturer include such qualities as:

• high performance;
• covering the shell of the window air conditioner is resistant to corrosion;
• in most LG air conditioner models, airflows are distributed in four directions;
• in the air conditioner unit is provided with a timer and a control panel;
• externally window conditioners LG have a nice appearance and stylish design.

Window air conditioner Samsung

Samsung produces window air conditioners with various modifications, features and characteristics. The products of this brand are distinguished by their durability, quality of performance and relative cheapness. Compact window air conditioners do not require additional knowledge when installing them, and the power of one device is enough to condition a small room and permanently create a comfortable coolness.
To fix the air conditioner, it is necessary to observe the following sequence:

1. In the pre-prepared and dimensioned opening in the window or wall, the air conditioner casing is mounted.
2. Due to the presence of moving parts, such as rollers, the air conditioner is easily retracted into the metal casing. It must be installed at an incline, to drain condensate.
3. Height from the floor to the air conditioner should be from 75 cm.
4. Connecting the air conditioner to the network.

Window air conditioner Samsung has its own features and advantages, in particular, switching to ventilation mode. In addition, it distributes air to all corners of the room.
Among the other advantages of air conditioning units are the following:

• stainless case of window air conditioner can significantly increase the period of its operation;
• air purification performs the heat exchanger. Thanks to silver spraying, it qualitatively disinfects the air in the room;
• stylish appearance of the device.

Window Air Conditioners General

The General General air-conditioning unit is a monoblock that is mounted in the window frame or an opening in the wall. Its distinctive characteristics are high efficiency, virtually no noise and vibration, ease of handling. Window air conditioners General with a lower power( 2,1 kW) have the parameters 45Х53,5Х34,6 cm. The more powerful units( 6,2 kW) are slightly larger in size - 66Х77Х43 см.

Installation of air conditioner of the window trade mark General is made easily and quickly, onlyin several stages:

1. The window monoblock is fixed in a pre-fixed case in the window.
2. The air conditioner is important to securely fix, so that when working it does not make much noise.
3. It is desirable to mount the air conditioner in a place protected from the sun.
4. The part of the air conditioner that remains on the street must be at least 25 cm apart.

Among the positive qualities of Window air conditioners General can be identified:

• possibility to install air conditioning in small rooms;
• possibility of fixing both in the window opening and in the opening in the wall;
• ease of installation and the elimination of regular maintenance;
• availability of antibacterial filters;
• body of the air conditioner from corrosion-resistant materials.

Window air conditioner TCL

TCL is a Chinese manufacturer with a huge assortment of electronic products. Window air conditioners TCL are of low cost, in comparison with air conditioners of other well-known brands. The price justifies the quality, such climatic apparatuses produce too much noise( up to 50 dB) and consume a lot of electricity. But in the stores there are air conditioners of this manufacturer with a higher cost, a number of functions. In such window air conditioners there is the possibility to control the frequency of compressor rotation, due to which these devices work quieter.
In order to perform the correct installation of the window air conditioner TCL it is necessary: ​​

1. In the window or wall, cut a suitable hole.
2. Secure the metal housing to the air conditioner.
3. In the case, insert and reinforce the working candy bar so that it retreats from the street by at least 25 cm.
4. Connect the device to the network. With the TCL air conditioner in operation, it is important that all the windows and doors are closed. Otherwise, the effectiveness of his work is reduced to zero.
   These air conditioners do not differ in their original design - usual compact monoblocks with a control panel and a remote control.
   

How to choose the air conditioner

The choice of the air conditioner should be started taking into account such parameters as:

1. Area of ​​the room. Consequently, the larger the area, the more powerful the air conditioner is needed.
2. The operating air conditioner should make a minimum of noise. Since often air conditioners are switched on for several hours of continuous operation, this criterion is very important. Modern manufacturers of window air conditioners Samsung, LG, General, Tcl, produce technology with soundproofing properties. Rumble air conditioners, as a rule, begin after a poor-quality installation. If you purchased the air conditioner initially noisy, then the compressor of such a device can be protected with a vibration support, which will limit the level of vibrations.
3. The air conditioner must provide a constant supply of fresh air. It is important to pay attention to its ability to circulate air throughout the entire area of ​​the room.
4. Energy intensity. Window air conditioner should consume a minimum of electricity.

Analyzing the characteristics and advantages of window air conditioners from different manufacturers, we can draw the following conclusions:

1. According to external parameters, all the windows differ in the location of the shutter sections. Only in models Samsung there is a function of regulation of blinds and streams of air both vertically and horizontally.
2. All models have an antibacterial filter. However, it is worth noting that after a multiple cleaning of the filter from dust, its antiseptic properties will be zero.
3. Some LG air conditioner models have a more intense airflow than the Samsung, General and TCL models.
4. The lightest weighted window air conditioners Samsung.
5. Mounting kit for installation of windowpieces is not included in the configuration of any model from the above.
6. The most optimal option, taking into account the characteristics, convenience and prices, is a window conditioner of the Samsung brand. However, if you plan to install the device in a place with high humidity, then preference will be the LG air conditioner.

Installation of window air conditioner.

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