This is a very useful and often even necessary device to ensure a high-quality and comfortable microclimate for a residential or commercial space. In this short article, we will describe the main air conditioners on the market and what you should know before buying. Also keep in mind that air conditioners Nowadays, they can not only cool, but also heat, which is why they are also called air-to-air heat pumpsSo, how do you choose the right air conditioner for your needs?

Mobile air conditioners

Mobile air conditioners take up less space, do not require installation, and can be easily transported from one room to another if necessary. The operating principle is that a hose, which is led outside, draws in air, cools it, and releases it back into the environment. However, they collect condensate in an integrated container inside or next to the unit, and devices of this type are often slightly louder than stationary ones.

This type of air conditioner is usually chosen where the premises are small. It is a great solution when you want to cool the house in the summer and additionally heat it in the winter. Depending on the area of the premises, you also need to take into account the power, usually mobile air conditioners effectively cool an area of up to 30m2.

Mono – Split

Mono-split air conditioner consists of two units, an indoor and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit is installed in the room to be conditioned, it can be installed on the wall, placed on the floor or built into the ceiling. It is responsible for air cooling, humidity regulation and general air circulation in the room. It can also be controlled remotely via a control panel or connected to a central control system. 

The outdoor unit is installed outdoors, it has a heat pump function that transfers heat from the inside to the outside or vice versa. Mono-splits are convenient, they can be used in separate rooms and regulate the temperature independently of other rooms, and are also often quiet and consume little electricity. The air conditioning system is conveniently controlled remotely, making it perfect for apartments. It is important to pay attention to the selection of power according to the size of the room, air filters and other necessary maintenance before buying. 

Multi-Split

Multi-split air conditioner, which consists of one outdoor unit and more than one indoor unit. This allows one outdoor unit to control different indoor units by setting different temperatures and air flow regulation in each room. Up to 5 indoor units can be connected to one outdoor unit in this system, each outdoor unit does not burden the facade, performs its function perfectly, different types of indoor units can be connected to one system, i.e. wall-mounted, cassette and ducted. The special design guarantees the system's operation outdoors even at -25ohC.

Functionality, technical part

There are three main technical characteristics:

  • Noise level of external and internal units
  • Power
  • Compressor type (ON/OFF or Inverter). A conventional ON/OFF air conditioner turns off when the set temperature is reached and turns on only when the temperature in the room is higher than the set one. An inverter can smoothly change the power, increasing or decreasing it to maintain a constant temperature.

Efficient air distribution will help avoid drafts and temperature imbalances. For rooms with an area of up to 35m2, double horizontal blinds with auto-swing are sufficient, but for larger rooms, automatic control is required, and for vertical air flow direction - double-acting auto-swing.

When choosing split or multi-split air conditioning systems, as well as when questions arise regarding the performance characteristics of mobile air conditioners, we recommend consulting with our specialistswho will help answer the question of how to choose an air conditioner and offer an individual ventilation solution.