The floor air conditioner is a monoblock unit. This type of equipment attracts with the possibility of transferring from one room to another, transporting from a city apartment to a dacha. In this case, no special installation is required.
The principle of operation of the floor air conditioner
The principle of operation of the floor air conditioner is based on the ability of substances to give off heat during expansion and absorb it during compression. This process takes place in the refrigeration circuit. Heat is taken from the air and discharged outside. The main components of the refrigeration circuit are the compressor, heat exchangers (condenser and evaporator), and a device for expanding the coolant (capillary tube).
The principle of operation of the floor-standing air conditioner is quite simple: there is a fan on the top of the case, which draws in air from the room and supplies it through a filter to the evaporator heat exchanger.
Here the air temperature drops, it is blown back into the room. Heat, together with the air flow, is supplied to the street through the air duct with the help of another fan. The attached video of the floor-standing air conditioner clearly demonstrates its operation.
Choosing a floor-standing air conditioner
How to choose an outdoor air conditioner? The following factors need to be considered:
- The area of the room and the height of the ceilings. Floor standing air conditioners are not designed to operate in rooms larger than 35 sq. meters. If the doors to the room are often opened, the power is selected with a 30 percent margin;
- The need for heating. Many models are not equipped with a heat pump and only cool the air;
- Indoor humidity. If it is increased, a dehumidification mode is also necessary, which not all models have. And models without an air duct, which will further increase the humidity of the air, are categorically not suitable;
- Manufacturer's reputation. Choosing an outdoor air conditioner, how to buy a pig in a poke - if you buy equipment from a cheap unknown manufacturer. At the same time, there are quite well-established companies on the market that produce high-quality floor-standing air conditioners, the videos and characteristics of which are posted on our website.
Repair of mobile air conditioners
Under no circumstances should you repair floor air conditioners yourself.
This is a rather complex equipment, for the diagnosis of which qualifications and equipment are required. Specialized service centers are engaged in the repair of floor air conditioners. And in order to facilitate the selection of spare parts, it is advisable to purchase equipment from well-known brands, whose workshops are in your city.
