Although all climatic equipment is supplied with instructions, many users have a problem with turning on the air conditioner to heat. Switching from one mode to another is carried out only with the help of the remote control. In the "heating" mode, air conditioners equipped with the corresponding function operate in the range of up to -8 degrees outdoors or up to -15 degrees (if equipped with a special "winter" set). How to turn on the air conditioner for heating if it's frosty outside?
How to turn on the air conditioner to heat?
Before turning on the air conditioner for heating, you should carefully read the manual.
Not all models of air conditioners are equipped with an air heating function at all. It is important to determine at what temperatures the equipment is allowed to operate. Starting in cold weather without a winter kit threatens with icing of the outdoor unit, cold lines and breakdown. The minimum temperature threshold at which you can turn on a specially equipped inverter air conditioner is -20 degrees. If a budget model without a winter package is installed, operation at temperatures below -5 is dangerous.
How do I start the heating function?
We turn on the air conditioner to heat. How it's done:
- Find the HEAT button on the remote (or wall). It is specially designed to start the heating mode;
- If not, look for the MODE button. It serves to switch modes in a circle. Used in simplified models of remotes;
- By clicking on one of the buttons, we select the mode. It is designated in the form of a sun or an indication of HEAT.
How to set the air conditioner for heating?
Many users are wondering how to adjust the air conditioner for warmth?
This is done using the temperature setting buttons. First, following the previous instructions, you should start the air heating mode. Further, on the remote, the up and down arrow buttons are pressed. They adjust the air conditioner to heat. How to proceed if the air is not heated - read on.
If the air conditioner does not turn on for heating?
The air conditioner does not turn on for heating when it does not have this option. Sometimes there may be a corresponding button on the remote control, but the model does not support the "heating" functions.
Read the instructions for the air conditioner carefully. If the option is present, try running it using the previous instruction.
Sometimes you do not turn on the air conditioner for heating if there is little freon in the system. Refueling required.
