Split-system: what is it, what kinds, which one to choose in your apartment?

Split-system - is a multifunctional climatic equipment. It works not only for cooling, but also for heating. Unlike the usual bulky air conditioner, the split-system is compact due to its special design. The block, from which cooled or warm air comes out, is situated inside the room. And outside it is situated block with compressor, condenser and ventilator. Due to this split-system does not make noise in the room.

Types of split-systems

Different models of split-systems are similar by construction and the principle of work. Inner and outer blocks are connected by copper pipes and electric cables. Differences of split-systems are in the structure and in the place of installation of the internal block (it is situated in the premise).

Types of internal block:

• Wall-mounted - in the room under the ceiling install a compact indoor unit. On the wall on the street side under the window - the outdoor unit. The length of communications is minimal. Such equipment has a directed air flow.
• Floor - these are dimensional devices, which are installed in large rooms, in offices or in spacious apartments. The equipment has a high cooling capacity.
• Ceiling-mounted on the ceiling, the air goes along its surface and is evenly distributed in the room.
• Ducted - the inner block is located under the suspended or stretch ceiling. The device is concealed and does not spoil the interior design. The cooled air is dispersed through the air ducts. If the system is powerful, it can cool or warm the air in several rooms. This is an option for a large area apartment with several rooms.
• Floor-ceiling split systems are installed at the bottom of a wall or on the ceiling. If the unit is near the floor, the air is supplied along the wall. If the unit is on the ceiling, the air is supplied along the surface of the ceiling. Such split systems do not create a draft.

It is possible to install air-conditioner and split-system by yourself, but hidden split-systems hardly can be installed by your own forces.

What split-system to choose in your apartment?

In order that the climatic equipment created a comfortable air temperature in the rooms, pay attention to such parameters:

• Power. For a large room should be more powerful equipment. Then the cooling will be sufficient. For a small room such split-system will be unjustified expensive purchase, because it will not be necessary to use all its power. There are recommendations in instructions to split-systems, how to calculate this parameter depending on the size of a room.
• Model. If you have no wish to have a block of split-system in your interior, then the channel model of hidden installation will be right for you. Wall-mounted split-systems are compact, they do not obstruct the space and are available at the price, that is why they are used in apartments more often.
• Reliability of the producer and the production. You can get an idea about the quality of split-systems by the descriptions at the web-site of the company and by the reviews in different sources. Also the sellers-advisers or masters over installation of climatic equipment can give you a consultation.

Some split-systems are equipped with additional functions: ionization, air purification. Such a variant saves space in the apartment and the budget. The climate equipment helps not only to maintain a comfortable temperature in the rooms, but also the optimal balance of air humidity.