According to the McQuay company itself, it has been on the market for over 100 years and successfully sells its products to both ordinary users and various companies. The firm began its successful business in 1872 under the name J & E Hall, producing and selling refrigeration and freezing equipment. She later acquired this brand. The official date of foundation of the company can be considered 1933, it was then that the company "McVeigh" was born. After that, she began to supply and service various equipment for air conditioning, ventilation and heating systems, besides producing heat exchangers and radiators.
Today the company manufactures various air conditioning systems, both for ordinary household purposes, standard rooms from 15 to 30 sq. meters, and for semi-industrial, with a much larger coverage, over 100 square meters.
In total, there are about 13 model lines of air conditioners, all of them have standard sets of functions and operating modes, but at the same time there are 2 main lines among them, which are distinguished by the company itself.
Inverter air conditioners
The noise level of these air conditioners is usually an order of magnitude lower, because it is enough for him only to set the required temperature in the room, operating at high power, after which the noise level will decrease to a minimum, because this is the principle of inverter air conditioners.
Split systems "McVeigh" inverter type are divided into two series: "for home and office" and "business series". The first ones have three necessary modes: standard, turbo mode for heating or cooling and comfortable sleep mode, as well as very low noise level, only 21 dB, as well as 5 speeds to choose from. The area of the refrigerated room varies from 10 to 25 square meters, depending on the model.
"Business Series" has a wider range of operating temperatures, while being quite convenient in installation and repair, has high energy efficiency and low noise level.
In addition to inverter air conditioners, this company also has conventional air conditioners that have a more pleasant price, but also more modest functionality.
Series On / Off
This line contains simple non-inverter air conditioners with low power consumption and high performance. The company produces the following types of air conditioners under this brand:
- Wall systems - conventional split systems that do not have any special functions. Basically, this is a standard set of modes that the manufacturer provides on all lines.
- Cassette systems Are air conditioners built into a suspended ceiling. Can automatically distribute air in four directions. They have a built-in drain pump that allows condensate to be drained into the drainage system. And have the function of supplying fresh air.
- Universal models - designed for different installation methods: floor or ceiling.Also, like the cassette, it has the function of supplying fresh air from the street.
- Channel models - have an advantage, since they are built into the structure of the suspended ceiling, only air distribution grilles remain, they can be installed in any interior, because the grilles are selected separately, they have a rather simple connection diagram. There is also an option for high-pressure duct models with increased air flow.
It should be noted that air conditioners of this brand have good performance characteristics. Repairing air conditioners, replacing filters, cleaning them is quite simple, even if you do it yourself. If you suddenly need to find any board, filter or other spare part, but you can't do it on your own, then you can contact the company's technical support, order and buy the necessary spare parts.
Comparison of characteristics of popular models
Almost all models of air conditioning systems from the McVay company are in great demand, because this is a really advantageous offer in terms of price and quality. Among all the best-selling models, several of the most popular and best-selling ones can be distinguished, they are provided in a comparative table with an indication of the characteristics, below:
| Model | m5lc028cr | mlc010cr | m5wm10jr |
| Air conditioner type | Not inverter | Not inverter | Not inverter |
| Series | Business Series | For home and office | For home and office |
| Cooling capacity | 7620 Watt | 2780 watts. | 2650 watts |
| Heating power | 7620 Watt | 2780 watts. | 2800 watts. |
| Power consumption | 2440 watts. | 850 watts | 850 watts |
| Room area | 65 - 75 m2. | 25 m2. | 25 m2. |
| type of instalation | Wall | Wall | Wall |
| Refrigerant type | R410 | R22 | R410A |
| Noise level | 40 to 50 dB. | From 29 to 40 dB. | From 25 to 38 dB. |
| average cost | 45,000 - 55,000 rubles | 20,000 rubles | 22,000 rubles |
The first air conditioner is purchased on such a scale for office space, as well as for small industries. The other two are the best solutions for apartments. This air conditioner can be hung in the living room or room, and it will fit perfectly into the interior.
It can also very often be found in many office premises, because the installation of this model is quite profitable both in terms of the price itself and in terms of the operating period, which, unlike competitors, is an order of magnitude longer, primarily due to the quality of materials and workmanship. ...
Difference from competitors and features
If you make a list, then you can highlight the following main features of the devices of this brand from the rest:
- Quality of workmanship - as already described above, the materials used in these products are usually an order of magnitude better than those of competitors, because the goal of McQuay from its very foundation is to monitor quality.
- The number of modes - in addition to the basic, standard modes, systems from this company also have additional ones, for example, a night mode, or a turbo mode, these modes are rarely found in air conditioners of this price segment.
- Convenient features - automatic modes of operation, restart after mains failure, self-diagnostic and hot start functions are all standard feature set, expanding with each new model. You can choose the set of functions that is specifically needed.
- Various control panels - there are a large number of control panels from the simplest ones, which have the basic functions of switching on, temperature, to special network consoles that allow you to set the time and exact temperatures. The remotes of various series are suitable for each other, and there are both wired and wireless versions.
McQuay Console & Air Conditioners Instructions
You can also purchase a spare remote control that will use the same communication channel with the air conditioner if the main one is suddenly lost or completely broken. It will have the same functionality, it will help you adjust the temperature for yourself.
The instructions for controlling the air conditioner from the remote control are simple and the principle of its use will be clear even to a child:
- On and off button - usually located in the upper left corner, is responsible for starting the air conditioner.
- Temperature mode - usually two arrows up and down, increase or decrease the temperature that needs to be set in the room.
- Fan power - the speed at which the air will be cooled, the noise level will depend on this.
- Mode selection - sleep, turbo, etc. Sets the required mode that will be supported.
But before using it, it is still worth reading the manual, because some models may have a certain thermal regime in which they can start, or perhaps even the control is implemented in a slightly different way.
McQuay air conditioner error codes
Unfortunately, malfunctions can still occur during operation. Since all air conditioners of this brand have a self-diagnosis system, you can determine what happened. In the event of an error, a certain code will be displayed on the display, and a light bulb will blink on the module itself, in a certain sequence, also denoting a certain code (depending on the models, they may differ).
What to do if the air conditioning has stopped, it is no longer possible to set the parameters on the remote control, and the lamps on the air conditioner are blinking? You need to look for what this code means, because the problem may lie in both an incorrect setting and a malfunction of the outdoor unit.
User reviews
On the Internet, you can find many reviews about McQuay air conditioning systems, in general, the reviews about the company and its products are positive. It is often noted that the installation of an air conditioner is very simple and you can do it yourself. For example, in the country or in a private house. It is quite possible to carry out the installation, but difficulties may arise with laying an electrical cable, connecting and connecting copper pipes, if a person does not have enough experience, you should not do it yourself. According to users, repair and maintenance of the air conditioner is possible and also quite simple.
Of all the reviews, the following advantages can be distinguished:
- In Russia, only original air conditioners from this company.
- Most of the models are very quiet.
- Low power consumption.
- Nice design.
- Durability, really good quality materials.
- Variety of models.
And also the following cons:
- Repair problems on air conditioners of the aciac model range.
- The noise level is too high on some models.
- Some models do not have a display that shows the temperature on the air conditioner module itself.
Based on this, we can say that air conditioners from McQuay are worth taking, but before that, you should read the reviews for a particular model and check the availability of all the necessary functions. Before buying in a store, it is worth checking the completeness, as well as the integrity of the modules, as they could be damaged during delivery.
