Overview of 5 different split systems

Floor-ceiling split systems differ from wall-mounted ones only in the structure of the indoor unit. The latter has a slightly different type of housing and can be installed on the floor or under the ceiling of the room. The control panels of such devices are located on the indoor units or remote controls.   The...

What is BTU? 

Keep in mind that most air conditioners are specified by manufacturers not in watts, but in BTUs (British thermal units – British thermal units expressing the heat required to raise or lower the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit). Thus, 1 W=3,412 BTU and, accordingly, 1 BTU=0,2931 W. That’s why the...

Inverter air conditioners

As it is known, according to the type of compressor, air conditioners are divided into usual (on/off models) and inverter types.   An Inverter air conditioner is a device with adjustable compressor power. After setting the desired temperature in the premises, the inverter models do not turn off but go into a mode of reduced...

Ducted split system

The devices have a similar construction to the previous type. The main distinguishing feature of the technique is the implementation of supply and exhaust ventilation at the expense of the air duct.   Such systems are installed in multi-room apartments, offices, stores and other rooms of large dimensions.   The external part is a structure...

Motors for air conditioners

Motors for air conditioners are of 3 types:   – outdoor unit motors;   – indoor unit motors;   – curtain motors.   The resource of motors for the indoor unit can be several times higher than the resource of the air conditioner itself. But still, such parts can fail.   The reasons for the...