Fairline air conditioners review: error codes, comparison of floor-standing mobile models and wall-mounted

The Fairline trademark is a fairly common name around the world. In this case, no serious manufacturer can be found. A whole range of various household goods is produced under this brand: electrical equipment, lighting equipment, power tools, etc.

All this splendor is produced in various factories in China. The developers are in the same place. Products are distributed in various network ways, ranging from chain stores, such as Metro, online stores, and ending with filling the assortment of ordinary household equipment stores.

The general distributor of the trademark is not localized. In the instructions for most of the products, a link is given to the store where the purchase was made and that's it. The bulk of the goods produced under this brand are of low quality, of dubious reliability, but have a certain bonus in the form of a cheap price. However, the warranty for the goods is valid and in case of failure before the warranty period, the goods are exchanged or repaired.

You can find a number of climatic systems that have this name in the abbreviation.

Fairline air conditioning systems

Presented by two models of Fairline floor air conditioners and one split system. The systems are the cheapest, manufactured in factories in China. It can be assumed that from the components of different companies. As a result, you can buy an inexpensive, relatively reliable mobile fireline Mac air conditioner, or you can buy a system that will break down after the first start.

The series (if it is still planned to continue the release of some series) looks like the following logic:

• MAC... A series of mobile monoblocks. The numbers indicate the approximate cooling capacity. In fact, both released models differ little from each other. Both work only for cooling. No additional equipment required. The set includes a corrugated pipe and a remote control. The filter is ordinary, flushing;
• SAC... Split systems series. So far, it is represented by only one model. The numbers also indicate the approximate cooling capacity of the equipment. Works in one cooling mode only. No additional functions are provided. Installed the simplest filtering, washable element. The set includes a remote control.

It is unlikely that the models were specially developed. Most likely, prototypes of similar devices were taken, the external design was slightly changed and the equipment went on sale under a new brand. This technique has become widespread in recent years. As a result, the same manufacturer and developer is hidden behind the apparent diversity. And the buyer is slipped the banal idea of ​​competition and a free market.

Nevertheless, all three devices are efficient and in no way inferior to their other counterparts made in China according to the same scheme. At least, it honestly declares that the product is made in China.

You just need to understand that the goods of the Chinese manufacturer are also different. So almost all the leading brands in the world place production or orders for components in the Middle Kingdom. But something is produced there for consumer goods, something for serious customers, as well as independent production is also segmented.

And the niche of budgetary consumer goods can also be formed from the products of various enterprises.And such products can be very different in quality even within the same batch, not to mention different batches, and even more so in different enterprises.

Comparative characteristics of several models

For comparison, we present the characteristics of the models.

You can buy the Fairline air conditioner at home appliances and electronics stores. There are no specialized sales centers.

Fairline control panel and air conditioner manuals

The instruction for air conditioners contains a description of the device, recommendations for installing the air conditioner and its operation. The set includes a remote control for the air conditioner (shown in the photo). The control is simple: you can set the temperature, turn it on / off. The fan speed may also decrease. Actually, all control comes down to setting degrees and turning on. In floor-standing models, it is required to drain the condensate in a timely manner.

The presented systems work only in cooling mode; at too low outside temperatures, malfunctions may occur, especially with regard to the split system.

Fairline air conditioner error codes

The user manual provides a brief description of possible equipment problems. Air conditioning systems are very simple, including the lack of a self-diagnosis system. Therefore, error codes signal the presence of some kind of critical malfunction, but do not localize it.

The malfunction signal can be displayed on the indicator of the unit and duplicated on the remote control.

It is not recommended to use faulty equipment, although it can continue to work, since no blocking is provided. But how much in this case the system will work until it is completely out of order, no one will say.

Self-repair is not recommended. After such an intervention, the warranty is canceled from the equipment. The system is simple, so many technical issues can be perceived as malfunctions. It is recommended that when the system stops working, turn it off and inspect it carefully. Icing in units, accumulation of large amounts of liquid, etc. is possible. You can simply let the equipment stand for a while, thaw, cool down, and then try turning it on again.

User reviews

Fairline mobile air conditioner does not differ from similar models of other companies. Like the vast majority of portable devices, there is a high level of noise. Sleeping with such a working equipment is not comfortable.

Of the shortcomings, users pay attention to the short length of the corrugation - 2 m. For reliable operation, it is required to take it outside with an apron, otherwise the emitted heat gets back into the room and the efficiency of work decreases. And the cold can only blow in the immediate vicinity.

The undoubted advantage that is present in almost every review is the low price. One of the lowest in the budget category.

And although the majority of users still recommend the product for purchase, we will not be so unambiguous. The fact is that it is almost impossible to identify defects in such goods until the moment they are used. And after detection, it can be quite difficult to prove that the breakdown was the fault of the manufacturer. It is possible to recommend for purchase only with a very modest budget and promotional discounts.