Inverter air conditioner: what it is, differences from the usual, advantages and disadvantages

Outwardly the inverter conditioner doesn't differ from the usual one. The differences are inside of the outside block. There is a compressor, which provides movement of freon coolant through the system. An inverter air conditioner sets the strength of the compressor depending on the need for cooling. It has a system that inverts the direct current into alternating current, which affects the operation of the motor. This smoothly increases or decreases the intensity of the engine speed.

Differences of inverter air conditioner from the usual one

The compressor of inverter air conditioner works continuously. It prolongs service life of the equipment, because it is the switching on and off of the compressor that wears the system badly. A conventional air conditioner turns on the electric motor when you need to cool the air. When it reaches the desired temperature in the room, it turns off. Such fluctuations of activity happen many times a day.

The main differences between the inverter air conditioner and the usual one:

• In the inverter models, an additional control board is installed in the outdoor unit. Thanks to it the work of climatic equipment is controlled more precisely.
• The fan motor is protected by a ceramic casing and fixed with rubber gaskets. Compressors of ordinary air conditioners have the body made of metal. It is bolted to the housing without insulation. This can create additional vibration and noise.
• The inverter compressor has extra noise insulation. Although conventional air conditioners also have it, but in some models. Most inverter air conditioners have extra noise insulation.

Advantages and disadvantages of inverter conditioners

Advantages of inverter air conditioners:

• Parts of the compressor of climate equipment last longer, because the change in their work is smooth.
• Increased energy efficiency. Inverter air conditioners use 30-40% less energy. It takes more energy to start the compressor than to keep it running steadily. Such systems are equipped with a control board with energy-saving algorithms.
• The air temperature is cooled more precisely, closer to the setpoint value. This is possible due to the smooth adjustment of the compressor operation.
• The inverter air conditioner works quietly.
• It cools the room quickly. It doesn't need time to turn on and accelerate the compressor.
• Inverter climate equipment uses more environmentally friendly refrigerants.
• This kind of air conditioner efficiently heats the room in winter.

Disadvantages of inverter air conditioners:

• Higher cost of equipment.
• Electronics is very sensitive to power surges. It can quickly break down with frequent power fluctuations. It will be necessary to install a voltage stabilizer.
• In case of a breakdown of the inverter air conditioner, the repair is complicated and expensive.

If conditioner is to be used often, it should work permanently, so the inverter model is suitable for this aim better than a usual conditioner. Also the advantage of such system is that it can provide qualitative heating of the premise.