How to choose a conditioner for the house, when the market presents such an assortment?
Choose a device that just liked the design - not the best option.
The room for installing an air conditioner must meet certain requirements of the device, the correct choice of which depends on its operation.
It is also mistaken to believe that the high power and fame of the equipment company will ensure high-quality work. How to choose the right air conditioner, we will consider in more detail.
Conditionally all air conditioning systems can be divided into two types: monoblock and consisting of several units.
You can immediately note that the first type of equipment( mobile and window air conditioner) - a representative of low-cost models.
It is equipped with an air cooling system, but does not always have the property of heating or cleaning. The second type of air conditioning is the most modern model, equipped with various functions.
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Basic parameters of air conditioners
Basic parameters of air conditioners
All air conditioning systems have a certain set of functions and parameters.
Here are the main ones:
- The power of the device is the most important parameter of the air conditioner, the efficiency of the equipment depends on the choice. Air conditioners have two power indicators: consumed and cooling. For example, 10 square meters of the room is capable of cooling 1 kW of power. Based on this information, you can choose the most rational device for cooling the entire area of the apartment. Also it is necessary to take into account that for heating the room the conditioning system spends more energy than on cooling. Therefore, when you are going to buy such a device, you need to pay attention to the performance indicator. To automatically adjust the room temperature, you can use an inverter air conditioner. Do not buy air conditioning on the principle of "more powerful - it means better."When the power of the device does not correspond to the area of the room, then if the power is too high, more will be spent, while underestimating - the equipment will work with overloads, which can lead to its quickest failure;
- Air heating function is an excellent alternative to electric radiators for home heating in cold weather. The principle of work is to transfer heat from the street to the apartment;
- Dehumidification is an indispensable function for wet rooms or a humid climate. The peculiarity is that, working in this mode, the air conditioner reduces the room temperature by 1 degree;
- Answering the question: what air conditioner to choose, we can say that it must have the function of air purification. Installed filters allow you to make the air in the room clean, get rid of various allergens. The purity of the filters should be monitored: some can be washed, others - regularly replaced;
- The noise level is also an important indicator for comfort. For quieter operation, you need to buy models that have the lowest noise level, especially for children's rooms and bedrooms.
So, which air conditioner to choose? Consider the varieties in more detail.
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Monoblock air conditioning systems
Household air conditioning systems consisting of one unit, were the first in the Russian market. They differ in their simplicity of construction and low price.
The monoblock conditioner is divided into mobile and window.
- The window air conditioner is fixed in the window opening with the help of brackets. It features low cost and easy installation, but it has a huge drawback - it makes too much noise, because the compressor is located directly in the room, and the glass and frame amplify the noise. It can also be noted that the tightness of windows with this type of device is broken. By the way, modern split systems originate from a window air conditioner;
- Mobile air conditioner, based on its name, should be independent and located in any place convenient for you, but this is not so. The mobile air conditioner is a unit with a duct, by means of which hot( warm) air must leave the room. The air duct is attached to the window opening, or a special hole is made for it in the wall. Mobile air conditioning in another way is also called outdoor, because it stands on the floor. This device also differs by noisy work, which does not create additional comfort in the room. Mobile air conditioning is convenient in cases where there is a need for permanent change of residence.
Mobile and window air conditioners are able to cool the apartment, but not always equipped with a heating function and even less often a function of air purification.
Wall split systems
Household split systems are the most popular type of air conditioners. What is the basis of their popularity? First, the design.
Secondly, the convenience of location: does not occupy space on the floor of the house, as a mobile device, the window opening remains sealed, not cluttered.
Third, it works much quieter than monoblock systems.
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The split system consists of an outdoor and an indoor unit that connects to each other. The outdoor unit of the split system is a compressor.
Due to the fact that it is outside the premises, less noisy operation of the equipment is provided.
One of the drawbacks of such a device is that it can not be installed by oneself, the help of specialists is necessary.
Also it is possible to note, as a minus, a high enough price, but it nevertheless justifies expectations.
In order not to miscalculate with the choice of air conditioning, you can see the rating of manufacturers, make sure the reliability of the device.
Multi-split system
The usual split air conditioning system differs from multi-split in that the second is able to "service" all the rooms in the house.
This is due to the fact that you can connect a few more indoor units to the outdoor unit, regardless of their power. The length of communications reaches 70 meters.
That is, for each room are selected different blocks based on the area of the room. Thus, a more rational system for conditioning a country house or a large apartment is provided.
Of course, you will not be able to buy such a system at a low price, which also depends on the installation work that involves installing the system throughout the house.
In addition to the high price there is another disadvantage: when the compressor fails, the whole system goes out of operation, be it 4 or 5 indoor units.
Ducted air conditioners
This system is a combination of split systems and ventilation.
Buy channel conditioning system is desirable for rooms with a large area or with high ceilings.
Because the vent of the vent box will clutter a small( and also low) room.
You can hide the system under a stretch ceiling or a drywall wall, which will also reduce the useful area of the house.
If space allows you to install such a system, you can use it to beat the interior.
From the positive moments, it should be noted the possibility of equipping all the necessary functions: cooling and heating the room, its purification.
There is the possibility of conditioning a large area and several rooms simultaneously. However, the price of such a system remains high.
Inverter systems
The conventional air conditioner maintains the set temperature, heats up or cools the rooms.
This occurs as follows: when the optimum temperature is reached, the air conditioner turns off. After a certain time, he again turns on and continues to work, and so constantly.
The inverter air conditioner changes its performance, that is, reaching the optimum temperature, it does not turn off, the power starts to decrease.
Inverter air conditioner can significantly reduce power consumption. For example, a conventional device consumes 2kW of power at all times.
Inverter air conditioners consume energy depending on the situation, for example, at a cooler daytime temperature, the power to achieve the optimum level is produced in less quantity.
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Buy this air conditioning at a fairly high price, but it eventually pays off due to more economical power consumption.
Inverter conditioning systems will last longer due to the fact that the device is permanently on, there is no permanent on / off system.
Firms manufacturers
Having dealt with the types of air conditioning systems, I still want to get an answer to the question: which air conditioner is better?
For this company, manufacturers constantly improve their performance, which depends on the reliability of the device.
However, against the background of increased demand for air conditioners, some companies are starting to produce devices, the quality of which leaves much to be desired.
In this regard, there was a certain rating of manufacturers whose air conditioners are characterized by high efficiency and efficiency.
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It can be noted right away that manufacturers, whose prices are significantly lower than others on the market, do not guarantee excellent quality and long life.
Therefore, it is better to buy a more expensive model, but to save on electricity and, most importantly, on your nerves.
So, the rating was compiled on the reliability of air conditioners, which is divided into super high, high, medium, low and low:
- Rating is headed by( the highest reliability) firms such as MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC and Daikin. The main producing country is Japan. Mitsubishi air conditioners are also being assembled in Thailand, Daikin - in Belgium and Malaysia - these are the best air conditioners;
- High reliability was shown by Sharp, Hitachi, Fujitsu General, Panasonic;
- Average rating for companies such as Toshiba-Carrier, Gree, Hitachi, York;
- Low rating is occupied by the most famous for us LG, Samsung, as well as Vailland, Toshiba-Carrier, Daewoo;
- The lowest rating of LG, Samsung Turkish assembly, Reinförd from Ukraine, Hualing, TCL, Ferroli and others from China.
The main conclusions of the question: how to choose an air conditioner?
When choosing a particular air conditioning system model, it is necessary to pay attention to several parameters at once, to understand the power, necessary functions, design, and it is desirable to test yourself by looking at the reliability rating of such devices based on testing independent experts and the experience of ordinary buyers.
