How to choose the right air conditioner for an apartment according to its characteristics?

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If you are wondering how to choose an air conditioner for an apartment, read below about split systems, what to look for when choosing an air conditioner and the best manufacturers of climate control equipment.

Standard models of air conditioners are losing their popularity, and they are being replaced by split systems. They consist of two blocks: internal and external. Because of this, the device makes less noise. The main advantages of this design are ease of use, efficiency and reasonable price, which is why most users prefer them to monoblock air conditioners.

There are two types of split systems:

1. single
2. multi.

The first is standard: two blocks, one located indoors, the other outdoors. So the noisiest elements of the device are located on the street. They are connected using copper tubes for freon supply and wires.

The second is a connection of several internal units with one external one. The latter is larger in size than single split systems. Blocks from the premises may differ in the type of installation and power. In total, up to 7 devices can be installed to the main part. Multi-split systems take up less space than the same number of single ones.

When choosing an air conditioner, remember that they do not ventilate the room - air from the room itself is used for cooling/heating, so the quality of the device depends on how tight the room itself is.

The ventilation function is available only in some models of split systems.

Modern split systems are equipped with a greater number of functions than monoblock devices. These include:

• Ventilation. The models distribute the warm air that has accumulated under the ceiling throughout the house.
• Air purification. Before being used for cooling, the air passes through a filtration system. Primary filters remove large dirt - dust, wool, hair, skin particles, etc. During secondary cleaning, the air is cleared of smoke, odors, and pollen. Additionally, some manufacturers equip their devices with carbon and HEPA filters. They capture the smallest dirt, dust nanoparticles, and allergens.
• Air drying. Over-humidified air will be dried. Humidity will decrease.
• Ionization. The air will be saturated with anions.
• Hydration. The opposite function of dehumidification is that the humidity will increase.
• Targeted flow delivery. You can adjust where the air will be supplied (up/down).
• Automatic operation. Special sensors read air temperature, humidity and pollution. Thanks to them, the system itself determines what and with what intensity it should do it.

It is recommended to pay special attention when choosing an air conditioner, especially if you have children. Devices from the mid/budget segment are equipped with minimal protective functions. The higher the class of a device, the better its protection system, the more protective functions it has and the more reliably they are performed. The main advantages of high classes are the freon control functions, filter status and “Restart”. The latter means that in the event of a sudden power outage, the air conditioner will remember all the settings and which mode was selected. They will recover once they are fed again.There is also current diagnostics, which indicates which elements have failed; and automatic defrosting (the device will not freeze up during operation at near zero temperatures).

The best manufacturers of air conditioners. There are units of premium and middle classes, as well as budget models.

The main manufacturers of premium air conditioners in the CIS market are Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric.

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Daikin air conditioning devices are recognized as the best in the world due to their ease of use. The company's products are manufactured in Czech, Turkish and German factories. It differs from competitors in efficiency, comfort, simple operation, a large list of functions and adaptability to domestic and industrial needs.

Stylish split systems from Mitsubishi are manufactured in Thailand. They have a good design, high build quality and great functionality. Suitable for use in both domestic and industrial premises. Mitsubishi air conditioners select the most optimal operating parameters, receiving information from sensors and user wishes.

Middle class:

1. Gree - a manufacturer of mid-range air conditioners, famous for its reliability, uninterrupted operation, ease of use and reasonable cost. Almost all of the company’s products are additionally equipped with air heating elements, a filtration system (coarse dirt, dust, fungus and allergens are cleaned) and a current diagnostic function.
2. Cooper&Hunter – a kind of Daikin from the middle segment. The company cooperates with the mentioned Daikin brand, therefore it uses its technologies and components to produce inexpensive middle-class equipment. However, this does not make it any less quality.

Manufacturers of budget models:

1. Kentatsu is a climate control system with high performance, simple inverter control, efficiency, and the ability to heat and ventilate air. Operates at temperatures down to -15 degrees Celsius. The downside is the build quality. One of the advantages is that the brand has many service centers throughout the CIS countries.
2. Midea – wide range and affordable price, the most popular budget air conditioners. Silent devices supply air in two directions at once. Additionally equipped with a “Turbo” mode, a filtration system and self-diagnosis.