Choosing a mobile air conditioner in an apartment or house

Mobile air conditioning will create a comfortable atmosphere where it is impossible to use stationary devices. Such a device can be moved during operation. This advantage makes its acquisition relevant for such objects as retail space, office buildings and other structures with historical and cultural value. However, it will serve a good service in the living room. Therefore, the urgent question is: how to choose the right mobile air conditioner for an apartment?

What is such an air conditioner

The idea of ​​a portable device for air conditioning in the room is reflected in the following design solutions:

• monoblock;
• floor split;
• window climate unit.

Simple floor option

In its first interpretation, climate technology is a popular floor-mounted air conditioner. Here all the elements of the device are located in one casewhich is simply placed on the floor in any convenient place. However, the corrugated warm air should be brought to the street.

Such units, as a rule, have convenient castors for transportation, protective systems and control panels.

Like any device, there are pros and cons here. Let's start with the first - among the bonuses:

• simple installation;
• high level of mobility;
• complete lack of embedded communications;
• condensate is collected in a special container;
• possibility of installation in any place;
• aesthetic look.

Here are the disadvantages:

• the instruments are rather bulky;
• high price;
• need to create special air vent for the duct.

Split system without installation

Among the latest developments - mobile split systems. These devices without an air duct do not require the laying of special communications - an outdoor unit can be placed, for example, on a balcony. Among the indisputable advantages of fast installation of the unit, simple movement and performance in the work, which are more effective than other mono-dialogs. As for the lack of corrugations, instead it is used freon highway.

But there are also disadvantages - the location of the outdoor unit is worth considering in advance. In addition, the condensate collection tank in the device will need to be constantly cleaned. And the small length of the freon line itself will not allow placing the blocks too far apart.

Old window air conditioner

This device received an assessment of mobility, of course, with a big stretch. Although one of its main advantages - the device works without duct. If necessary, you can quickly and easily dismantle. Other advantages - availability, long service life and the possibility of removal.

However, the decision was considered obsolete. And not the last role was played here by the fact that it limits the review and coverage. The unit simply looks unaesthetic compared to existing modern models.It is advisable to install it in non-residential premises.

Important device selection criteria

To understand how to choose a floor air conditioner for an apartment, you need to pay attention to a number of relevant parameters. Among these characteristics are the following:

• power;
• consumed power;
• noise level;
• possibility of heating;
• inverter in the motor;
• additional functions in the work.

Instrument power

To determine the potential area of ​​impact, it is necessary to choose the maximum power of the device. Usually such data is provided by the manufacturer itself, taking as a basis for its calculations, besides the area of ​​the room, also its volume. Guided by the formula "area of ​​the room * height * heat sources," you can choose the optimal air conditioner: too powerful will be expensive and very inconvenient to use, and the weak will simply not cope with the tasks assigned to it.

Another important criterion is power consumption. This is the amount of energy that the device takes for its work. The indicator of power consumption also reveals the efficiency of the device used, as well as the load it gives to the electrical wiring.It is worth paying attention to the fact that such a characteristic should be three times less than the cooling power.

It will be actual to pay attention to the type of glazing of the room. If the doors will constantly open and close here, then you need to choose a model with a capacity of 30% more than the calculated one.

Noise level

This feature is also very important for the home, because the user can design its installation in the bedroom or children's room. When the unit exceeds the permissible decibels, it will not be very comfortable to coexist with the device. As a rule, mobile units are characterized by noise level 50-55 dBSome manufacturers specify the minimum value of this indicator. In fact, the noise level of the system depends on what mode it is in. Naturally, at the maximum intensity of cooling and noise the equipment will be stronger.

Heating mode

It is better to immediately focus on the purchase of a device that has a heating mode. This feature will be useful in the office and in the living room. Such a mobile air conditioner is especially valuable during the off-season, when central heating has not yet been launched.

Useful options

Immediately enroll here inverter motor. This technology reduces the load on the grid due to the smooth regulation of temperature. In addition, inverter air conditioning extends the life of the instrument.

Among other useful features - moisture mode. It is especially important if the room is below ground level or has high humidity. In such cases, such a setting becomes very relevant.

In mobile models there can be such interesting additional settings as dehumidification and ventilation of air, odor elimination, dust removal.

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Some options will help to saturate the surrounding area with useful nutrients. In another technique, fan speed control reduces its noise during night use. In most modern proposals, such a technique is perfectly tuned to the needs of each user.

Constructive questions

In addition to all of the above, for such a unit it is worthwhile to think out in advance installation site. Typically, a mobile air conditioner or similar split system is more suitable for those buildingson the facade of which it is not allowed to install foreign objects (for example, if the user lives in a house on the main street of the city).

Now look at the room itself. Since we choose climate technology in a residential area, you should pay attention to dimensions and weight of the device. The unit should not be bulky (which is especially important for small apartments). It is also important that it can be easily rolled (moved) from place to place.

Which manufacturers to pay attention to

When choosing a device, it is important to pay attention to the brand of future climate technology. And here, good feedback from users about floor air conditioners was received by the trademarks Electrolux and Ballu. In addition to their relatively affordable price from 15,000 to 20,000 rubles, the devices can also be equipped with a number of useful additional functions.

Among other manufacturers can be called AEG, DeLonghi, Whirpool. In most cases, all these devices have an elegant and simple design that will perfectly fit into any interior. The difference in any portable unit will be visible only in the presence of any additional functions (for example, ionization or air purification).

So, the selection criteria for mobile climate technology are based primarily on the addition of its main indicators - power and ease of use. For residential premises, it is better to choose a modern appliance that can cool (or heat) a room in the shortest possible time, and also be really convenient for use anywhere in the apartment.