Split system: types of air conditioners, how to choose

A split system is an air conditioner that consists of several units. One unit (external) is carried out, and the other unit (internal) is mounted indoors. For ease of use and functionality, "split" is better than monoblocks. When choosing an air conditioner, one should not forget about the possibility of installation, because it is not always possible to install an external unit outside, on the wall of a building. But if the type of device has already been determined, it is time to move on to the selection of climate technology for technical specifications. Buy split systems in Krasnodar You can in the store Ecosystems. The manager will offer models that match the declared parameters and price.

Split system: types and purpose

Assuming that “splits” consist of several blocks, sellers are honest with buyers. Indeed, not one, but several internal systems can be connected to the outdoor unit. Such designs even have their own name - “multisystem” or “multisplit system”. One external unit is capable of supporting the smooth operation of the 2-9 indoor air conditioners. Such designs are ideal for apartment buildings or hotels, where there is no way to mount external units separately for each room.

In the context of the types of indoor units, a split system is divided into:

• wall-mounted - classic mounting on the wall inside the room;
• ducted - hidden air conditioning systems that supply air to the room through grilles or diffusers;
• floor-to-ceiling - are installed on the floor, or are attached to the ceiling;
• cassette - multi-purpose air conditioning that blows in all directions;
• columned - remotely resemble a cabinet or speaker system that is installed indoors.

It doesn’t matter what type of split system the customer chooses. The main role here is played by the area of ​​the refrigerated space, ease of installation and cost. It is clear that for a house or apartment, a wall solution is the best option. And what about cafes, restaurants, gyms, food storage rooms, offices. Specifically, for every task there are no ready-made solutions. The consumer simply calculates the cooling efficiency, comparing with the financial costs of purchasing a split system, and the monthly costs of paying for electricity.

Thin calculations before purchase

In terms of calculating the area of ​​the refrigerated space, the manufacturers themselves strongly recommend choosing the appropriate model of the split system. Saving finances, when choosing a weak air conditioner for a large room, is fraught with energy costs and physical deterioration of equipment. Taking a powerful system for a small room is also not advisable.

Yes, and the power of the external unit can not be guided. Consumers think they will get more fresh air through power - that's a myth. Cold or hot air supplied by the indoor unit is collected from the room and returned back with the set temperature characteristics. Many split systems have ventilation, but it pulls in the outside and smells that the consumer clearly does not like. In the external unit, there are simply noisy mechanisms that are taken out of the premises. This is the difference from the classic floor or window air conditioner. Roughly speaking, a split system guarantees the consumer silence, as much as possible.

In terms of functionality, in the context of manufacturers, there are no special differences. It is important to build quality and manufacturer's warranty. A good split system of a famous brand will serve 10-15 years without failures. The main thing is the timely cleaning and washing (1 once a year or two) of all blocks. The maximum that can fail is a starting capacitor, which does not like the voltage drops in the mains and the temperature drops in the street. When choosing a “split” with fine filters or ionizers, remember that they need to be cleaned once a year, or replaced. Take better care of quality installation. After all, the wrong length of the copper tube for freon, poor insulation, lack of anti-vibration legs, unreliable fastening are all factors that contribute to the rapid failure of the split system. Trust the choice to professionals - albeit more expensive, but the life of the air conditioner will increase significantly.