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Mini Split Air Conditioner is an air conditioning system of special design: several indoor units connected to a common outdoor unit. This solution is used when several outdoor units cannot be installed due to aesthetics or lack of permission. The energy efficiency of such systems practically does not differ from the classical ones. The right installation is offered by H-Town AC Repair. This is important because it directly affects the quality of operation of the equipment.
In a classic Mini Split Air Conditioner, each indoor unit has its own outdoor unit. You will need 2 to 4 such devices in a multi-room apartment. In a number of cases, such a scheme cannot be implemented. These include:
- Lack of permits to install multiple outdoor units;
- Air conditioning of historic buildings, where it is necessary to preserve the original appearance of the facade;
- Private construction: many outdoor units are not foreseen in the architectural design and reduce the aesthetic impression of the building.
In this case, a multi-split scheme is used. In it, a single powerful outdoor module, installed in an authorized or inconspicuous place, serves 2 to 4 internal ones. Separate piping from the outdoor unit or intermediate manifold is laid to each of them.
Features of Mini Split Air Conditioner installation
The external unit should be located in a permitted or inconspicuous place. If possible, try to minimize the total length of the routes. It is necessary to provide sufficiently productive drainage water – because the compressor capacity is increased in proportion to the number of connected room units.
We suggest looking at the pros of the Mini Split Air Conditioner:
- 4 times more heat for the same energy costs.
- An electric heater (convector) at the cost of 1 kW of energy produces 1 kW of heat, and an air conditioner at the cost of ≈250-350 W of energy produces 1 kW of heat.
- Suitable for year-round operation.
- In the summer time, they operate effectively on cooling, and in winter – on heating.
- Rapid heating of the room.
Mini Split Air Conditioners can heat a room of up to 25 square meters in 5 minutes due to the fan, which blows warm air around the room. The fan speed can be changed using the remote control. Space heaters heat up a room in 1 to 2 hours. Infrared heaters heat only the area where the beam is directed. Oil heaters heat the room longer than electric heaters, but at the same time, they keep the heat longer, but they also dry the air very much.
Mini Split Air Conditioner Choices
Consumers choose a multi-split based on their options. The premium class includes the uncompromising Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric in terms of performance and reliability. The cost of their purchase will be repaid through long service life and energy savings. The reputation of these manufacturers is due to the quality of the assembly, high-quality materials, and components.
The middle class is represented by such brands as Haier, Hisense, Gree, and Electrolux. This is a reasonable compromise between price and quality. Budget units produced by NeoClima, General Climate, and Pioneer are often installed by developers, trying to save money. They use cheaper materials and simplified engineering solutions. There is no doubt about the reliability of such systems, but the functionality will be reduced, and the power consumption is slightly higher. The installation cost is calculated by considering the number of indoor units and the total length of the routes.