What kind of pitfalls are there when choosing / installing an air conditioner (split system)?
Well, for a start, I found such information, especially for those who are faced with the problem of installing an air conditioner for the first time.
And then we will go into development ... So with joint efforts we will find what we are looking for
How Do I Pick a Good Conditioner?There is no single answer to your question, and there cannot be a single answer, since the number of different air conditioners is very large. As large as the number of different types of premises that require air conditioning systems. Low-power air conditioners are suitable for houses and apartments, for offices, industrial premises, shops - they use a completely different technique. It is clear that those air conditioners whose manufacturer has a good reputation, and whose price is justified, will be good.
Do not try to buy an air conditioner as cheaply as possible, the price determines the quality, it is impossible to argue with this.So, you are a Customer and want to buy an air conditioner in Kiev. The first thing you will inevitably face will be a huge number of offers from a huge number of small, medium and large climate companies that sell air conditioners. Offers are everywhere - in newspapers, in magazines and on the Internet. How to choose and from whom to buy?
The most reliable way to buy a device so necessary in the heat is to use the recommendation of your acquaintances, friends, colleagues, who have already been air-conditioned. But what if the recommendations are bad or none at all?
First step.
We select the required refrigeration capacity of the split system.In order for the air conditioner to suit you as an ordinary device, it is not enough just to buy it, they are different in power and for each separate room it is calculated according to the power, the so-called "cooling capacity".
How to do it? After all, you just need it to work properly, and you are not going to become a specialist in the selection of refrigeration equipment for this! On the Internet, and on our portal, there is a calculation of the required capacity of the air conditioner.
When calculating, do not forget that different calculation programs always give different results. Take the arithmetic mean. But it's better all the same
trust specialists... It will be correct if you call the climate company and ask for a telephone consultation.
What should the consultant ask you about:* The footage of the room and the height of the room.
* At what boundary temperature of the outside air, what temperature in the room in which your air conditioner will operate do you want? (that is, let's say you want at + 32 C outside the window, you certainly want your room to have +20 C, which is usual for you and not higher - you should tell about this, since this is the data for calculation and Your wish).
* Availability of windows, their footage, type of windows, whether there are blinds or curtains.
* Cardinal points. (you may have already noticed that in a room that faces north with a wall and windows is not as hot as in the same one, but only with a wall and windows facing south)
* Availability of heat-generating equipment. (if you have a refrigerator, TV, computer in your room, then these devices emit some heat).
* Estimated number of people in the room.(if you often have friendly meetings in the living room on hot August days and you want them to take place in a cool room, you should also inform the consultant about this number).
* Construction of premises and number of storeys. (the constructive means the type of walls (concrete, brick, etc.) and its thickness, whether there is thermal insulation of the facade or not, there are more floors on top or just a roof).
If a consultant by phone simply asks you about the number of square meters of premises and this is enough for him to select, then our advice to you - there are other companies in the directory, call further. The final telephone response from the consultant is the required cooling capacity, expressed in kilowatts (kW). What was required to find!
Step two.
Which brand to choose?For every person who wants to buy any useful device, one of the important questions will be the cost of this pleasure.
We will divide air conditioners into three categories by cost:
* cheap
* average
* expensive
And we will try to analyze them according to other criteria and purpose.
Cheap - these are mainly split systems with a cost of up to $ 300. e. It is not difficult to guess what such air conditioners are doing in China at best.
Such air conditioners, according to our personal experience, resemble a bit of a lottery - three installed split systems are working, two others are also working, but have already been repaired, and one system does not work and is waiting for a replacement for the same and it is not clear whether it will work later
Air conditioners have an undeniable plus - they are cheap. And if you are going to move into a rented office for only a year or two and you do not want to buy an expensive system at all, then you can stop at this option.
It is worth choosing a climate company that has been selling for several years and, most importantly, when choosing such an air conditioner, service. That is, if you clearly know that such a company has a service department, there is everything to fix the purchased air conditioner, they give a guarantee (usually 1 year) for normal operation, buy it!
Average by price - these are mainly air conditioners ranging from 400 to 600 cu. e. Such air conditioners are usually quite reliable. Almost all air conditioners are equipped with a wide range of useful functions, such as timer, sleep mode and others. The percentage of factory defects is present, but what is ideal and constant in our world? The warranty for them is from one to three years, depending on the manufacturer.
If you just need a super design device for cooling air for a long time without special expensive frills, feel free to stop at it. In terms of quality, these air conditioners are almost as good as expensive ones - all the differences lie in simplified systems of protection against misuse and a slightly shorter service life.
If you do not strive to get the best, but are simply practical and want to have a fairly reliable air conditioner with an optimal price-quality ratio, then the middle class air conditioners will be the best choice.
Expensive air conditioners - price range from 600 USD e. and above. Elite air conditioners are mainly brands such as Daikin, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Fujitsu General, etc. For this money, the buyer receives a split system with the following advantages:
* High reliability and durability. During the warranty period, factory defects are found in no more than 0.1% of the equipment
* Have "smart" systems of protection against misuse. They are equipped with self-diagnosis and protection devices that shut down the system in the event of improper use, overload or in the event of another dangerous situation. (if, for example, a careless office manager tries to turn on the split system in winter at minus 20 outside the window to "warm up", it will simply turn off)
* Quiet operation
* Stable operation in a wide temperature range (for example, Daikin operates in the range from -30 ° C (optional) to + 45 ° C).
* Modern design and small dimensions.
Why do people buy expensive air conditioners when there are average prices? It is possible, in principle, to draw an analogy between air conditioners and cars. And you can ride a VAZ, but not with such comfort as a Mercedes.
In any case, when choosing an air conditioner manufacturer and which one to buy, the decision is up to you!
Step three.
Where to buy the air conditioner?We have already decided on the capacity that we need and on the brand. This means that we need to find, in fact, a company that will bring and install such a device we need.
We take the telephone directory, select the section of climatic firms and call. We pay attention to such things - the culture of speech, the literacy of the consultation, the ability to clearly explain to you the cost of installation in Kiev.
You can ask about the principle of operation of the split system, where does the cooled air come from - if the manager cannot explain to you the principle of operation of the refrigeration device, then this is a very sad fact.
The cost of installation is different for different companies, and you, who are uninitiated in the intricacies of installing climate control equipment, should not forget that as the air conditioning system is installed, it will work.
Fourth step.You have decided on the price and place where you want to buy a split system - what next?
A specialist should come to your place and determine, together with you, where the equipment will be installed, and guide you on the final cost of installation, depending on its complexity.
In many companies, a prerequisite is the installation diagram drawn up by the company, and your signature under it.
Read it and, if you agree and everything suits you, sign it. But do not forget that if later you suddenly wanted to hang the outdoor unit no longer near this window, but a meter further, then you will have to warn the company's manager about such a decision in advance, since the scheme was given to the installation team, and they will install it according to this scheme approved by you. So be attentive to the manager's questions and suggestions regarding the location of the split system.
Installation time. Each HVAC company has work schedules, and, unfortunately for you, you are not the only customer who urgently needs to install an air conditioning system. If you are their only customer, then you should think about what kind of company it is?
The normal installation time is from one to three days after payment, sometimes more if it is high season, but not more than a week. You will be assigned a day to expect the assembly team to arrive. Clearly ask to call back if you cannot arrive on that particular day. A self-respecting company must do it itself.
When choosing the right climate company, you can be guided by the simple feeling that you, as a client, are valued. It is no secret that the goal of any company is profit. You can place ads for an infinitely long time, make money on one-time orders, indulgently treat small orders, but lately more and more climate companies are paying attention to the European style of work so that the client will come again and again.
