Tips for choosing an air conditioner in 2016

Types of cooling systems

First let us briefly consider what types of devices exist today. So, in the home appliances store you can meet the following types of air conditioners for an apartment and a house:

1. Window. Most likely, such an option you will not even meet on the shelves of shops, tk.window devices are practically not used. This is due to the fact that the housing occupies the most part of the window( as seen in the photo), and besides, the equipment has an increased noise level. Of the advantages can be identified only low cost, high cooling capacity and simple maintenance. If you want to choose an air conditioner for your home - skip this option by side. The only place where it can be put is at the dacha, if the budget allows you to buy only a model of economy class.
   
2. Split system. A more modern version of devices for cooling the premises, which can be chosen not only for a private house and apartment, but also for the office. Among the advantages of split systems are low noise, remote control, small body dimensions and the availability of various intelligent modes. Cons are the requirements in a professional installation, mandatory annual maintenance by specialists and increased cost of devices. Despite this, this option is very suitable for small houses and one-bedroom or 2-bedroom apartments, so the choice of a split-system will be a reasonable solution in 2016.
3. Multi-split system. Improved version of the previous version. The difference is that the internal wall blocks that cool the room, in this case can be from 2 to 5. In the previous version, one block is installed on the street( external) and one inside the dwelling( internal).Quiet multi-split systems have one significant drawback - the supply air temperature is not regulated separately for each room, so air with the same temperature will circulate throughout the living room. We recommend this variant of the air conditioner to choose for a three-room apartment, a spacious private house or a cottage. The cost of the system, as you understand, will be higher than that of alternative options.
4. Mobile. If you want to choose a modern air conditioner in 2016 for home use, give preference to the portable version of the case in the form of a monoblock. In this case, the technique is installed on wheels and can move from place to place. The only thing that prevents free movement is a flexible air duct, which will have to be pulled and fastened to the window of the nearest room. Advantage of floor products in low price and ease of installation. Disadvantages: high noise level and low power( and, accordingly, low performance).If you want to cool only one small room, for example, a bedroom or a kitchen, we recommend that you choose this option. At the same time, there will not be enough power for two rooms or the whole apartment.

There are also a variety of listed air conditioners. In general, they refer to split and multi-split systems. External and internal blocks can be not only wall, but also channel, cassette and even column. We did not consider them, tk.for the house and apartment this option of the cooling system is not rational to choose. This is due to the high power of the equipment, the increased cost and complexity of the installation. Such variants of air conditioners can be used in commercial premises and office buildings, but not at home!

Power

On what kind of air conditioner is best to choose in an apartment and a house, we told you. Now we will go deeper into this topic and tell you how to choose a suitable device for power, which is closely related to the area of ​​rooms. It will be more correct to call a specialist who will make an accurate calculation, depending on the area of ​​the room, the size of the windows, the features of the housing structure, etc. If you do not want to spend extra money and are confident, you can calculate the power of the system yourself. The formula for calculating is that 10 square meters of space requires at least 1 kW of power. Total, if you want to choose a bedroom air conditioner with a square of 20 m2, the technique should be no less than 2 kW and at the same time for 5 squares you need a 5-kilowatt air conditioner.

The rest of the conditional values ​​for the selection of the domestic air-conditioning system by floor space can be viewed in this table:

Manufacturers

A very important point to pay attention to is the manufacturer of machinery. On what brand you prefer, the device's service life, ease of use, performance and, of course, price will depend on it. We recommend you to choose the air conditioner of 2016 from the following manufacturers( brand rating for price and quality):

• Elite class. Leading in the market are Japanese companies Daikin, General, Toshiba, Fujitsu and Mitsubishi, whose price, as you understand, is also high.
• Middle class. European, American and Korean quality, which is ideal for home and apartment. The top 5 manufacturers are Aermec, Samsung, LG, Hyundai and Haier. On thematic forums they have a lot of positive feedback from customers.
• Economy class. Budget companies such as Zanussi, Electrolux, Midea, Jax and Haier. The technique of these manufacturers is inexpensive, but it is not worth hoping for good quality and a long service life with such a purchase.

Here we are and provided the rating of manufacturers of air conditioners. Now you know which brand is better and, consequently, more expensive.

Additional features of

Well, the last thing you should pay attention to when choosing a good air conditioner for home and apartment - what a set of functions it is present in. So, modern technology can include the following features:

1. "Winter-Summer" mode. It is even present in inexpensive split-systems and allows you to serve cold and warm air in the room during the off-season. A very convenient addition, which, in fact, is a system of electrical space heating. We draw your attention to the fact that in winter the heating function will not be able to work because of the low temperatures on the street. The only time when you will be able to test the system with heating - in spring and autumn, so think about whether it is necessary at all. Maybe it will be better to choose an oil heater for the house.
2. Inverter air conditioner. It saves up to 30% of electric power due to the fact that the inverter will shut down the system when the set temperature is reached, as shown in the picture below. As you already understood, the inverter is a kind of control unit that not only makes the equipment economical, but also protects it from voltage drops. If you are allowed material opportunities, we recommend choosing an air conditioner with an inverter in an apartment or a private house.
3. Ionizer. It clears the air of germs. In fact, not very useful function, for which you can significantly overpay. Better bypass the device with the ionizer, in fact, as well as with a humidifier, which also manufacturers recommend using for air purification.
4. Desiccant. Allows you to remove excess moisture from the room, while not affecting the temperature regime of the room( the maximum will be reduced by 1 degree).We recommend choosing a conditioner with a dehumidifier only if you use it in a humid room.

Best models

Finally I would like to highlight the 7 best air conditioners for an apartment and a house. The rating of the models is based on the feedback and evaluation of customers. So, if you do not know which device to choose in 2016, in order not to overpay and be satisfied with the purchase, we recommend paying attention to the following models:

Daikin FTXB20C / RXB20C .Certainly Daikin is considered the best manufacturer of split systems. This model is optimal in price and quality, besides it is functional enough. A neat design, quiet work and a lot of positive feedback makes it the first on our list.

Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-HJ25VA / MUZ-HJ25VA .Another leading company, which produced a budget, but at the same time, multi-functional air conditioning. If you want to choose an easy-to-use and reliable machine at the same time, take a closer look at this model. The only thing buyers complain about is too simple design, but it's a matter of taste.

Toshiba RAS-07EKV-EE / RAS-07EAV-EE .Approximate the same features and reliability as the two presented devices. Economical, but at the same time, a productive split-system from a quality manufacturer. If you have nothing against design, we recommend that you select this model.

Panasonic CS-E9RKDW / CU-E9RKD. Despite the fact that Panasonic produces less qualitative air conditioners, for the same price this company has more functional devices. Of the advantages you can distinguish a deodorizing filter, as well as an attractive appearance.

Electrolux EACS-07HG / N3. If you want to choose a stylish air conditioner in an apartment, pay attention to this impressive model. For a relatively low price, it has everything you need, so there's no point in criticizing Electrolux.

Hyundai HSH-S121NBE .Fans of the manufacturer Hyundai can be advised to choose this wall split system, which at its low cost copes well with all duties. Buyers positively note the quiet operation, easy operation and, no less importantly, high cooling speed.

General Climate GC / GU-EAF09HRN1. Our TOP-7 closes with one more simple air conditioner for an apartment and a house. Although the price refers to the budget category, still this model has quite a few useful functions, including turbo cooling, the presence of an inverter and energy-saving mode. A good investment if you want to choose an inexpensive, but high-quality split-system for home use.

That's all the recommendations for the selection of the device. We hope that the above several valuable tips were really useful for you and now you know how to choose air conditioning for home and apartment in 2016 by capacity, area of ​​premises, brand.

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