How to choose a mobile air conditioner?

Recently, mobile floor air conditioners, which can be easily moved and placed in any room, have become increasingly popular among comfort lovers. However, not everyone knows how to choose a mobile air conditioner so that it is sufficiently productive and powerful, and even high quality. Today we will tell you how to choose a mobile air conditioner for an apartment, house and cottage, and introduce you to the main characteristics and features of each of the types of climate technology.

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Floor air conditioning - is it comfortable?

Floor air conditioner is a mobile device that does not require fixed installation and can be located in any room. Climatic equipment can be installed even at those facilities where it is impossible to lay stationary communications.

Important! This feature and advantage of a mobile device is very relevant for office buildings, structures of historical and cultural value and temporary shopping facilities.

The device can be used not only for cooling air, but also for heating it. Some models of climate technology are equipped with replaceable filters to saturate the air with nutrient components, as well as to change the humidity mode.

Advantages

The main advantages of mobile technology include:

• Compactness. The device does not have impressive dimensions, so it can be placed anywhere, for example, in the corner of the room.
• Mobility. The compact air conditioner has wheels, thanks to which it can be moved and installed in any room.
• Ease and simplicity of installation. The equipment is easy to install without special installation principles. Everything is simple: bought, brought home, plugged into a power outlet and enjoy comfort. Although, for devices with an air duct, it is still necessary to bring the corrugated tube to the street.
• Affordable price.

Disadvantages:

• Lower efficiency in comparison with wall conditioners.
• Low cooling power and low efficiency. This is due to the fact that the compressor heats up during operation and raises the room temperature.

Important! The average value of lowering the air temperature of a mobile device is 5 degrees. And this is very little, given the fact that in summer the air temperature rises to +35 degrees and above.

• Small cooling area. Floor models are capable of cooling only one room up to 25 square meters.
• Intensity of air intake from the room. The volume of air intake is quite large - about 300 liters per minute. That is, through a corrugated pipe to the street, air is sucked in from all rooms through all the cracks, including the ventilation shaft, front door, electrical panel, etc. If the windows are open in neighboring rooms, the hot air from the street will be sucked into the apartment intensively and raise the temperature in all rooms.
• The increased noise level. Since both the fan and the compressor are located inside the monoblock, all this is quite noisy during operation.

Important! There are mobile air conditioners that work almost silently, so when choosing a model, pay attention to the noise level indicator.

• The need to remove condensate.Condensation formed, as in the refrigerator, must be periodically removed. If the model of the device provides for a hose, then it is necessary to provide a place for removal of condensate. If moisture is collected in a special container, then it is necessary to monitor its filling.
• In a small apartment, you can not always find a place to place the device.

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Types of floor air conditioners

Today in the assortment of HVAC equipment there are a variety of models, so it is not immediately possible to understand which mobile air conditioner to choose for a particular room of an apartment, a private house.

Floor air conditioners come in two types:

• Split system The equipment is not installed on the floor, but at a height of 50 cm from it. Floor-ceiling devices, which can be located both under the ceiling and below, can also be attributed to this category. Due to this arrangement of the device, the cooled air is directed not at the person, but into the room.
• Mobile floor air conditioning. This device has several advantages, in particular - the ability to move. Floor air conditioning with and without air duct can be moved from one room to another. In addition, such a device can always be taken with you to the country or on vacation.

Consider the types of air conditioners in more detail so that you can make a choice.

Stationary floor air conditioner

The stationary device has two blocks, made similar to a split system:

1. A small indoor unit is located near the floor. However, the device is fixed on the wall. When installing the indoor unit, you must adhere to one rule - the installation of the unit is carried out at a height of at least 50 cm from the floor. And the rest, the installation of equipment is not much different from the installation of a conventional air conditioner.

Important! The internal part of the device is equipped with floating shutters with a grill, thanks to which the direction of air flows is formed. Some models work with the supply of one stream, and some are able to create two streams of air, which has a beneficial effect on the microclimate of the room.

2. The external unit is displayed outside the room and can be mounted both on the balcony and on the external wall using brackets. Install the outdoor unit in such a way that a continuous flow of air from the outside is ensured.

Mobile air conditioning with air duct

This device is a monoblock in which the evaporator and compressor are located. The air taken from the room is divided into two streams:

• one - passes through the evaporator, where it is cooled and goes back to the room;
• the second - cools the condenser, heating from it, is discharged outside the premises using the air duct.

Important! There are models with two ducts. The second is used to take air from the outside. Such a model is capable of not only cooling, but also ventilating the room.

The presence of the duct limits the ability to move the device, because for more efficient operation, it is necessary to equip a ventilation hole for the outlet of the duct. In addition, collecting condensate must be periodically poured out of a special pan or lay a hose for its self-drainage.

Mobile air conditioning without duct

Outdoor climatic equipment of this type is really mobile. It does not have a condensate hose or duct. This is a classic air conditioner where all the elements are in one “box”.

Important! Such devices are equipped with rollers for easy transportation, so the climate system can be installed almost anywhere.

The principle of operation of an outdoor device without an air duct is based on the absorption of thermal energy from the air. This process occurs due to the evaporation of water from a specially moistened porous filter. It is through this filter that air flows from the room.

Advantages of the device:

• The simple principle of work.
• Lack of built-in communications. In the design of the unit there are no assembly and drainage pipes, corrugated hoses.
• Quick installation.
• High level of mobility.
• Aesthetic appearance.
• Profitability. In working condition, the device consumes no more than 85 watts of electricity.

Cons of the device:

• Maximum efficiency in a room with an area of ​​not more than 25 square meters. meters.
• Evaporated moisture accumulates in the form of steam, so the room must be regularly ventilated.
• The need for constant filling of water into the tank - this indicator will remind.

Important! It is better to choose a mobile air conditioner without an air duct for rooms with a built-in ventilation system. A prerequisite for the effective operation of such a climate device is ventilation or an ajar window, through which excess moisture will come out.

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Installation of a mobile air conditioner:

• Installation of a floor air conditioner without an air duct does not require additional skills and knowledge. It is enough to study the instructions and choose the location of the device. Before turning on the climate technology in the network, it is necessary to fill the tank with water and adjust the operation mode.
• For devices with air ducts, you will first have to choose a location and install the air duct in a window or ventilation. Of course, you can just stick the corrugation into an ajar window or window, but then hot and humid air from the street will go into the room. To place the duct, it is necessary to mount a special insert in the frame with a hole for the hose. A similar design is used to connect the duct to the ventilation shaft.

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How to choose a floor air conditioner?

To choose the right mobile air conditioner for your apartment, the following are important criteria.

Power

The potential processing area directly depends on this parameter. For effective cooling per 10 square meters. meters of the room you need 1 kW of device power. However, the manufacturer himself often indicates the limits of use of the device, focusing not only on the area, but also on the volume of the room.

Power consumption

This value indicates the amount of energy consumed by the device for operation. As a rule, the indicator of power consumption is 3 times less than the cooling capacity. However, there are models even more economical.

Condensate tank capacity

If you do not want to regularly remove accumulated moisture in the pan, then buy a device with a spacious tank or opt for an air conditioner with a built-in evaporator.

Noise level

This parameter is measured in decibels and determines the comfort of use of the device.

Number of modes

Mobile air conditioning, depending on the modification, can have the following operating modes:

1. Cooling and humidification mode.
2. Fast cooling mode.
3. Fan mode. It works without the use of water.
4. Heating mode. Most mobile devices are able to work not only for cooling the air, but also for heating. An additional option will allow you to use the device during the off-season to create comfortable climatic conditions.

Functionality

In modern models, there is a built-in ionizer, as well as an air humidity control system.

Important! Choose models with a remote control and a timer to customize the climate system to your needs.

The presence of an inverter motor

Modern technology will reduce the load on the power grid and extend the life of the device.

Dimensions and Weight

A portable mobile air conditioner should be convenient to transport, use, and therefore have a small weight and size.

Design

All mobile air conditioners are elegant and at the same time simple. They do not attract attention, do not play an important role in the design of the interior. Therefore, choose a device according to your tastes, because each model has its own highlight.

Manufacturer

Buy the device from trusted manufacturers, as no one will deny that product quality is largely dependent on the brand.

Important! Among the most popular manufacturers of HVAC equipment, companies such as Ballu and Electrolux can be noted. Their products are time-tested and are in good demand among buyers.

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Useful Tips:

1. When buying a device, pay attention to the wheels - they must be rubberized to silently move the device and not spoil the flooring.
2. When choosing a device, pay attention to the possibility of changing the intensity of heating or cooling by choosing the fan speed and the power of the heating element.
3. If you will use air conditioning in different rooms, then select a model equipped not only with wheels, but also with handles on the case. This will facilitate the transportation of the device.

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We hope that our information has helped you choose a mobile floor air conditioner not only for an apartment, but also for a country house or cottage. So - now the room is comfortable and cozy atmosphere, and you enjoy the clean and fresh air.