Split systems Electrolux: 10 popular models + tips for choosing

The best floor and ceiling split systems

Airwell FWD 024

The French company Airwell specializes in the production of climate equipment. Healthy ambitions and great experience helped to achieve a lot. The best split systems of the brand are bought with pleasure all over the world. The FWD 024 floor and ceiling model has a cooling capacity of up to 10kW. This is enough to set the desired mode on an area of ​​​​more than 65 square meters. meters.

The split system is equipped with heat-insulated air ducts. It has an additional set of equipment for atmospheric air supply. Unlike cheap analogs that simply drive dust around the room, Airwell FWD 024 makes the atmosphere fresh and clean.

Advantages

• Inverter compressor type;
• The length of communications is 30 meters;
• Power in cooling mode 6800 W;
• Drying mode up to 2.5 liters per hour;
• Easy control with remote control;
• Low noise level.

Flaws

High price.

Hisense AUV-36HR4SB1

The thoughtful effective design of the indoor unit brought the model to the TOP of the most beautiful and high-quality. Installed under the ceiling or against the wall, Hisense AUV-36HR4SB1 does not interfere and gives the room a special charm. The union of design with high-quality technical characteristics has made the split system very popular.

In rooms of non-standard configuration, this wall-floor model is indispensable. Just like in the halls with a lot of shop windows. The design of the indoor units directs three air streams along the walls or ceiling. Does not cause discomfort to people in the room. Numerous useful features create comfort in any home and office. It is very easy to manage.

Advantages

• 3D Auto Air function;
• Four position blinds;
• Bilateral drainage;
• Aerodynamic shape of the fan;
• “I Feel” function for comfort in the console zone;
• Smart Defrost auto-defrost system;
• Safety system.

Flaws

Not detected.

Owners of the Hisense AUV-36HR4SB1 were pleasantly surprised by the Smart feature. Its essence is that the fan speed is mutually regulated with temperature.

Hyundai H-ALC3-18H

A relatively inexpensive floor and ceiling split system will not disappoint its owners. All the "stuffing" and components are made with the latest technology. Innovative technologies have helped to create an unpretentious outwardly, but very high-quality model.

Hyundai H-ALC3-18H is not afraid of cold and weather troubles. Equipment owners will also be comfortable at any time of the year. The strict design of the indoor units will harmoniously fit into a room, office, studio up to 60 meters in size. In such an area, a smart device will automatically create ideal conditions.

Advantages

• System of copper pipes with internal relief;
• Increased heat transfer coefficient;
• Maxi function for quick access to maximum performance;
• Winter kit LAK for temperatures down to -17°С;
• Environmentally friendly refrigerant type R 410A;
• Automatic mode of operation.

Flaws

Not detected.

The model was appreciated by the owners of small shops. Doors in relatively small rooms constantly open and close. And this does not prevent the technique from maintaining a constant temperature in the trading floor.

3 General Climate GC/GU-EAF09HRN1

General Climate GC/GU-EAF09HRN1 is a wall-mounted split system with an inverter type of control. It differs from competitors mainly in high cooling (2600 W) and heating (3500 W) capacities. However, the maintenance efficiency of the area is not too high - only 22 square meters. Inside the air conditioning unit there is an anion generator that purifies the air from dust microparticles, and a special deodorizing filter that gives freshness to the air. The fan operates at four speeds, adjustable with the remote control, and also has an auto-on timer. The price of the model is also pleasantly surprising: it is an order of magnitude lower than that of competitors.

Advantages:

• the best price for an inverter split system;
• high heating power;
• installed anion generator;
• deodorizing filter.

Flaws:

small service area.

The popularization of inverter split systems gradually replaced the classic installations from everyday life, without any fundamentally good reasons for this. The change of generations happened so quickly and imperceptibly that consumers did not have time to really figure out what an inverter is and how it positively differs from the classical system.Indeed: does it make sense to buy modernized air conditioners, or is it nothing more than an idea imposed by world brands? Consider the main advantages and disadvantages in a detailed comparison table.

Roda RS-A09E/RU-A09E

The main feature of the wall air conditioner from the German brand Roda is multifunctionality. The system is equipped with a reliable powerful compressor, which ensures its long and stable operation. Energy class - A. The air conditioner is equipped with all the necessary set of functions to create an optimal microclimate in the room:

• self-cleaning;
• antifungal;
• self-diagnosis;
• auto restart;
• timer;
• "dream";
• drainage;
• ventilation.

The block has an elegant design, appropriate in any interior. The antistatic coating applied to the front panel greatly simplifies the care of the product.

Advantages:

• quality assembly;
• rapid cooling of the air in the room, even in extreme heat;
• Beautiful design;
• simple and convenient operation;
• significant cooling area;
• affordable cost;
• energy efficiency and performance that is not inferior to more expensive analogues;
• self-diagnosis function;
• long ergonomic communications.

No cons found. One of the best reviews that objectively characterize the system is exactly the case when the quality is far ahead of the price.

Air conditioner inverter or conventional

So, the most important choice is to buy an inverter or non-inverter model. What are their differences?

Inverters are more modern products. Their outdoor and indoor units are much quieter.

If you have problematic neighbors who constantly quarrel and complain to all authorities for any reason, then your choice is definitely an inverter option. Therefore, they say that living in a high-rise building, there are two potential buyers for the air conditioner - you and your neighbor.

Some even rest to such an extent that they forbid mounting anything under their windows. We have to take out the route of the freon main and the block itself as far as possible.

Also, if you are going to be heated by air conditioning in winter, in winter, and not only on cold days in autumn and spring, then your choice is again with the inverter.

A conventional air conditioner normally works for cooling when the temperature outside is from +16C and above. It is capable of heating when outside the window is not lower than -5C.

Inverter options will be able to heat your apartment at an outside temperature of -15C. Some models work even at -25C.

In addition, ON / OFF air conditioners periodically turn on and off during operation. Actually, hence their name.

Inverter ones do not turn off at all, but independently maintain the optimal mode, if necessary, smoothly changing their power from 10 to 100%.

As the advertising materials say, this ensures:

significant energy savings

longer service life

However, practically no one will tell you that all this is true when the device is running 24 hours a day, that is, continuously. This scheme works well, for example, in the southern states of the United States.

In our reality, when we leave for work in the morning, we turn off the air conditioner. In the evening or at night, turn it on for several hours. At the same time, both a modern inverter system and a conventional one will work almost the same in this short period of time, at maximum modes.

Therefore, the advantage in the form of significant energy savings can be safely crossed out as a publicized myth. At least for our living conditions and our climate.

The same applies to durability in this mode of operation.

And if it is an inverter, then there are already two masters - a refrigerator + electronics engineer.

A big drawback of fashionable inverter models is sensitivity to power quality.

For dachas, where voltage drops due to accidents in the networks or lightning during a thunderstorm are not uncommon, failure of the air conditioner electronics is the most common problem. Saves only the installation of special protection.

It is not in vain that masters say that it is more difficult to find inverters and spare parts, and the repair itself is more expensive.

In terms of maintainability, the budget inverter is evil. Instead, it is better to take a branded ON / OFF split system from Daikin, Mitsubishi, General, etc. at a comparable price.

Therefore, the only real plus of the inverter is the ability to warm up in winter. If this is not relevant to you, then you should not overpay.

So, the arguments FOR the inverter:

heating

less noise

FOR the normal version:

price

ease of maintenance

Expensive or cheap - the differences

Further, when you have decided on the power and type, look at the price, brand and manufacturer. What to choose, cheap or expensive branded model? How do they differ from each other?

Their main difference is the correspondence between the declared and real characteristics. Even in the premium class, everything is thought out to the smallest detail in terms of installation.

The second factor, for which you can sometimes overpay, is lower energy consumption. The so-called class A +++.

Over a long period of time, all this will return to you in the form of smaller electricity bills.

The third advantage of expensive models is the extremely low noise level. Here it does not exceed 20-25 dB. It's like the rustle of leaves outside the window on the quietest day.

The indoor unit of a conventional air conditioner operates within 28 dB. Outdoor from 40 to 50 dB.

These data are valid for models 9000 - 12000 BTU, or the so-called 25, 35s. You must clearly understand that with the increase in productivity, the noise level also invariably increases.

The fourth difference is additional functions. Such as plasma, air ionizer, all kinds of filters, smart eye (redirects the cold stream away from the person).

Whether they are useful and necessary, we will talk separately.

Only if all of the above is really important to you, you can spend money on an overpayment. However, cheaper options, including those in the lower price category, can work well for 5 to 7 years.

Will the plastic turn yellow after a couple of years of operation?

How will they cope with their work on the hottest days and how much electricity do they eat?

In fact, today there are no frankly bad air conditioners. All of them are manufactured in professional factories, often with the same components.

For example, the Chinese brand Gree and the promoted Electrolux install compressors from the same manufacturer in many models.

At the same time, do not forget that when buying even the cheapest copy, you will still pay the standard price for its installation and connection. As well as for all materials.

But the subsequent operation during the declared period of work - cleaning, revision, installation and dismantling, refueling, for inexpensive options, cost even more than the cost of the air conditioner itself. Always keep these expenses in mind and account for them.

Of course, choosing frankly cheap options for less than 15,000 rubles is at least risky.

Their savings primarily come from the lack of such an important component in the production chain as quality control and rejection.

Imagine, you have assembled a full-fledged air conditioner, and then you are forced to throw it away due to the rejection of any part. What do you think, in the end, your product will cost more or less than a similar product from an unscrupulous competitor who does not perform such a check at all?

Therefore, when someone boasts that he bought a Chinese air conditioner for 11,000 rubles and has been using it perfectly for more than 5 years, can such a person be trusted? Of course yes.

He just got a good model. But are you ready to participate in such a lottery? Or is it still better to purchase a product from a manufacturer who is really responsible for compliance with the declared characteristics and their service life? These specific models will be given at the end of the article.

Well, do not forget another important factor - 99% of the successful operation of the air conditioner depends not only on its brand, but on how and by whom it was installed.

Also, when buying, do not be fooled by such a moment as the presence of copper tubes in the kit. Often they come with very thin walls of 0.6mm. Although the recommended value is from 0.8mm and above.

You need to work with such lines very carefully and only if you have an expensive tool (eccentric rolling with a ratchet, torque wrenches). One mistake and the whole job will have to be redone.

Therefore, it is better to buy a more expensive and high-quality block without tubes than to rely on what you slip in the kit in the store

One mistake and the whole job will have to be redone. Therefore, it is better to buy a more expensive and high-quality block without tubes than to rely on what is slipped to you in the kit in the store.

In general, we decided - a good air conditioner starts in the region of 20,000 rubles and more.

Comparison of Electrolux air conditioners

The best manufacturers of split systems

Electrolux. A Swedish company whose range is filled with mid-range split systems - both in terms of price and quality. It is the unofficial leader of the budget segment and is positioned as the most reliable European manufacturer.

Ballu. A Chinese industrial corporation producing a wide range of household appliances under its own brand.It is characterized by the development of split systems for all price segments and is gradually gaining popularity among Russian consumers.

Daikin. A company recognized as a world leader in the production of air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems. It is the main innovator in terms of modernization of split systems, the technical (and technological) equipment of which is inaccessible to competing companies.

LG. A direct competitor of Electrolux and Toshiba in the development and implementation of mid-level split systems. It is positioned as one of the most reliable manufacturers that has been on the Russian market for over 20 years.

Toshiba. A large multinational industrial company founded in 1875 in Tokyo, Japan. Widely known to domestic consumers for various household appliances, including laptops and TVs. It is engaged in the production of air conditioners for price niches, mainly of medium and higher levels.

Royal Clima. Italian manufacturer of air conditioning units headquartered in Bologna. It is distinguished by its sharpening for the creation of elite ventilation systems and occupies one of the leading positions in sales of bifurcated air conditioners in Russia.

8 Electrolux EACS-07HF/N3

This split system from Electrolux has the ability to regulate air flow. You can choose 3 positions of the blinds and the angle of inclination, fix them in this position or set the swing mode. There are all options here: cooling, turbo, heating, dehumidification, night and even automatic. Additionally, you can turn off the backlight and turn on the timer.And the 6-stage cleaning system, fan speed control and the ability to self-diagnose make the device the most functional in the ranking.

Users emphasize the ease of setup of the Electrolux EACS-07HF/N3 model and the 5-year warranty period. Many people really like the price and the fact that the device is able to heat at outside temperatures down to -7 ° C. It is a pity that the device is only enough for rooms up to 20 sq.m., but nevertheless, consumers choose it for the convenience of the intelligent auto-control option.