Air Conditioning
High Wall Mounted Systems
The most popular choice for residential applications! The majority of consumers wishing to purchase a system for a residential property opt for a high wall system as these don't take any up any valuable or useable floor space and are installed towards the ceiling height, so are often out of your eye line.
These are available from numerous manufacturers with most choosing white as their main indoor unit colour and offering numerous options for upgrades from Alternative Colours, Wi-Fi and Smart Control to Advanced Air Filtration and Bacteria Killing technologies.
Smart Capability/Wi-Fi
On top of the basic functions, paying the extra to get a system with WiFi capability is well worth the extra cost as it gives you the ability to control the system remotely, from anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection.
Efficiency
Due to the advancement of modern technology, almost all split type systems on the market nowadays are equipped with inverter technology compressors. This means that no longer does the system turn on with a massive draw in current and then continue to do this every time the temperature is reached and the system turns itself off, causing a huge amount of inefficiency and costing a small fortune for continued use (like the air conditioning systems of old). Now, when systems are operating and reach a desired temperature, instead of switching off then wind done and 'tick over' staying ready to build and increase power again when needed, but without having the big current draw to go with this cycle.
This information means that air conditioning is able to achieve efficiency levels never known previously in the industry, with some systems even achieving A+++ ratings!
Smart Capability/Wi-Fi
On top of the basic functions, paying the extra to get a system with WiFi capability is well worth the extra cost as it gives you the ability to control the system remotely, from anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection.
Noise Level
The loudest part of any air conditioning system is the compressor, but as a split system has the compressor housed inside the outdoor unit, this means that the indoor unit is often very quiet. The size of the system will also dictate the noise level the system will produce, with smaller power output rated systems producing quieter operational results than larger sized systems.
Most indoor units of 2.5kW or 3.5kW systems are rated from around 22 dB in low fan speed, getting louder as the fan speed increases. As quiet as 22 dB is (similar sound level to a ticking watch), if this is still too loud for you, then you could opt for an LG system as on their 2.5kW and 3.5kW ranges go as low as just 19 dB when using 'Sleep' mode (it also lowers the outdoor unit noise level by 3 dB too).
The outdoor units for the majority of manufacturers will sit somewhere around the 48-50 db level when measured with Sound Pressure and approximately 65 dB when measured using Sound Power
Smart Capability/Wi-Fi
On top of the basic functions, paying the extra to get a system with WiFi capability is well worth the extra cost as it gives you the ability to control the system remotely, from anywhere, as long as you have an internet connection.
Air Treatment/Filtration
All air conditioning systems (and even most portable units) will have fine mesh filters covering the evaporator within the casing of the indoor unit. These filters are designed to filter out dust particles and other foreign bodies from the air, aiding to keep the inside of the unit as clean as possible (which aids efficiency performance levels) and also cleans the air as it passes through the unit, improving overall air quality.
These are USER serviceable items and should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure your system operates correctly.
If having a system that produces extremely efficient cooling and heating, while filtering the air even further is what you desire, then you can purchase systems with even higher levels of technology to do exactly this. Many systems towards the top end of the market now incorporate various extra features, such as;
Internal UV lighting - designed to kill bacteria in the air.
Auto Cleaning/Washing – The internal unit will run through a process of self cleaning (sometimes during normal operation), washing and drying the unit to prevent excess moisture and harmful bacteria building up.
Ioniser Filtration – Ionisers (or negative ion generators) create a static charge around floating airborne contaminants (such as dust particles, pet dander, allergens, etc), which causes them to stick to the nearest object they come into contact with. This in essence removes them from the air circulating within the environment, aiding to keep the air cleaner.
Warranty & Servicing
All split type air conditioning systems will require annual servicing and maintenance from an FGAS registered engineer.
Depending on the environment where the components are installed, servicing requirements may be advanced or required more frequently. This could be required due to areas of high humidity (spa's, pool houses, etc) or increased levels of dust or dirt (workshops, garages, etc) and it is best to check the manufacturer's specific information or speak with your installation engineer.
Having the system serviced ensures the system continues to operate at its optimum performance and efficiency levels, but will also maintain the manufacturer's warranty period. Warranty terms will be dictated by each manufacturer independently, so it is best to read the literature that accompanies the system after its installation for further information.
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