Upon purchase climate control technology In addition to calculating the appropriate power, it is necessary to take into account where to place the air conditioner in the room/kitchen so that it functions smoothly, does not create discomfort for the inhabitants of the home and does not cause neuralgia or regular colds.
For all types of residential premises (regardless of their size), there are seven basic rules for the location of the air conditioner in the room, which future owners and installers are simply obliged to follow.
Avoiding direct exposure of air flows to humans
The installation of a split system or any other climate control equipment must be carried out taking into account that the air leaving the distribution grille diverges by 2-3 meters. It is at this distance that the greatest concentration of cooled air masses occurs, after which they are dispersed throughout the room. When thinking about where to install an air conditioner in a room, you should remember that this risk zone should not include the main places for people to relax or work: beds, sofas, computers and dining tables and so on.
Lack of heating and steam-producing devices near the air conditioner
All household appliances, which in one way or another can influence high temperatures on climate control equipment, should be as far away from it as possible. The air conditioner cannot be installed above kitchen stove, refrigerator, near heating radiators, boiler equipment and electric heaters.
Distance between ceiling and split system
When deciding how to properly position wall mounted air conditioner in the apartment, we must take into account minimum distance between the split system indoor unit and the ceiling surface. It should be at least 10-15 cm. This is due to the fact that the indoor module takes air from the room top part, so it is necessary to leave a gap for its unhindered passage.
Distance between air conditioner and furniture
For high-quality distribution of treated air, it is necessary to remove from the area within a radius of 1-1.5 meters all furniture and any other interior items that could serve as a barrier to it. Air currents will be reflected from them and return back to the device, which will cause it to turn off, since temperature sensors will receive a command indicating sufficient cooling/heating. Over time, this disables the climate control equipment.
To provide correct location in the room, it is advisable not to hang it above tall cabinets, elongated computer tables and various shelves. This also serves as a limitation for the normal dispersion of circulating air flows.
The location of the external and internal units of the air conditioner relative to each other
Normal installation of an air conditioner in a room requires a short freon route between the split system units. On average, this value ranges from 5 to 10 meters.
Firstly, this is important from the point of view of interior aesthetics. The shorter the connecting line, the less it needs to be sewn into decorative boxes, which look neat, but do not add beauty to the design.
Secondly, the price for installing an air conditioner is determined taking into account the length of the freon route. Every extra meter increases total cost from about 800 rubles. For devices with higher power, a larger pipeline diameter will be required, and, therefore, the price will increase.
Cutting off heat flow from the window
This rule for placing an air conditioner in a room is especially true where the windows face the sunny side - south, southeast or southwest. The cooled flows blown out must go perpendicular to those entering the room sun rays and warm air. This will ensure that the set temperatures are reached as quickly as possible.
Corner installation of air conditioner
You can install an air conditioner in the corner of the room where another method is simply impossible due to architectural features or room size. Some manufacturers have corner models of split systems with a very attractive design and compact dimensions. But this is the least desirable location of the air conditioner in the kitchen or room, since in any case the uniformity of distribution will suffer and the formation of different temperature zones cannot be avoided.
At the same time, sometimes the question arises of where to place the air conditioner in the room if there is an opening at least 70 cm wide between the window frame and the wall, and there is no other place to choose. IN in this case corner installation acquitted. When the homeowner chooses this option, the location of the doorway should be taken into account - you cannot hang the device opposite it, as the air will escape into another room.
In addition to those listed general provisions There are many more options for installing an air conditioner in a room, including depending on the number of rooms in the apartment.
Air conditioners for a one-room apartment
Many buyers are often confused about the possibility of high-quality cooling/heating of both the room and the kitchen with one indoor unit. Even when placing the device in the hallway, which is equidistant from other rooms, the coolness or heat will not flow there enough. When the stove or oven is turned on, the coolness will instantly go away, but in the hallway it will always be very cold.
An air conditioner with increased power is also not a solution, since it will often operate in stop-start mode, and this renders the main part of the system unusable - the compressor.
Then how to install an air conditioner in a one-room apartment and which type should you prefer? There are three options here:
- installation of two split systems separately in the kitchen and room;
- installation of a multi-split system with one external and two internal units;
- installation duct air conditioner(in a one-room apartment, a low-pressure model is sufficient).
The only disadvantage of the first option is the presence of two external modules on the facade of the building. Installing a ducted air conditioning system is quite acceptable, but it will cost much more. In addition, you will have to pull out air ducts, install them in a false mezzanine or wall, and most importantly, this can only be done in apartments with high ceilings.
With a ducted air conditioner, such a nuisance may arise as the spread of kitchen aromas throughout the apartment, because the air duct system connected to all rooms will mix the air taken from them and then distribute it to all zones. This air conditioner is ideal for several rooms in an apartment.
If funds are very limited, then you can install one wall-mounted split system, but in such a way as to cover all the rooms as much as possible. In an apartment with zones arranged as in the picture, usually best option air conditioner installation is above the doorway in the room. The air will be reflected from the opposite wall and enter the corridor and kitchen in 30% of the volume of the total air masses circulating throughout the apartment.
As an option, install the block opposite the opening. But in this case, only 30-40% of the cooled/heated air will remain in the room, and 60-70% will disperse to other zones. This arrangement of the air conditioner is more suitable for a small room, where the temperature change is felt much faster and the flow divergence is better.
You shouldn't buy a window air conditioner for your room. small sizes. Even modern models They make noticeable noise, which is unacceptable for a sleeping area. It is better to choose an air conditioner for a small room with less power. Appliances up to 2-2.5 kW are hung in a room with an area of up to 15 m².
A window monoblock can replace a split system in the kitchen. It works properly in areas up to 15-18 m². But you will have to find a special place to collect splashing condensate, because under the window there may be a walking path or a recreation area.
If the owner nevertheless decides to install a wall split in the kitchen, then it is undesirable to hang it opposite the stove, since the flames of the burners will constantly blow out. Of course this doesn't apply kitchen areas equipped with electric stoves.
Sometimes a question arises correct placement air conditioning in the room with an adjacent balcony. There are no deviations from the rules in the installation of the indoor unit. It is recommended to hang the outdoor module on the facade or on the side of the balcony/loggia. The option of mounting inside is possible, but only if there is no glazing. An elongated route is laid between the blocks, which passes through the balcony onto the street at a slope.
Air conditioners for apartments with two or more rooms
There are no special differences from previous recommendations in the selection and installation of air conditioners for two or three rooms.
Khrushchev buildings and their air conditioning
A standard two-room Khrushchev house can get by with one split into two adjoining rooms. The indoor unit is mounted above the doorway between the rooms in the passage hall. The air will be pushed off the opposite wall and flow into the bedroom. Typically its dimensions range from 8 to 11 m². It makes no sense to purchase an air conditioner for such a small room. A device with a power of 3.5-4.5 kW can easily cope with cooling and heating two adjacent rooms.
Owners of three rubles in a Khrushchev-era apartment with two adjacent rooms and one separate room can solve the problem of air conditioning without spending money on air conditioners for several rooms as follows:
- Adjacent (passage) rooms are decorated in the same way as described in the option about two-room apartment;
- The problem of air conditioning the kitchen and the remaining small bedroom is solved by installing a more powerful unit next to front door in the corridor. The downside is the long freon line across the entire room or kitchen.
Rulers and their conditioning
If the apartment has a layout called “ruler”, then if you have a limited budget, there is absolutely no need to buy an air conditioner for two rooms, since the rooms are located here in one row. It turns out that the hallway is equidistant from them. This means that you can hang an inverter in it, which will provide cold and heat to all zones. This is acceptable if residents are willing to endure the arctic cold in the hallway, because to lower the temperature in the rooms and kitchen to 24°C, they will need to set it to 18°C.
Homeowners don't want to freeze in the hallway? Then the following recommendations regarding apartments with separate rooms will help.
Undershirts and their conditioning
It is better to equip apartments with separate rooms with multi-splits or duct installations with laying air ducts between rooms. This will save space both outside the building and inside the rooms and kitchen themselves.
The disadvantage of such systems is the inability to set autonomous temperature parameters in different zones apartments. Cooling the kitchen with working household appliances will require lower values than cooling a bedroom or nursery.
One of the advantages of a ducted air conditioner is the ability to mix in outside air.
For two small ones separate rooms You can install two separate inverter-type air conditioners. They will effectively process the air and will not cause high costs for electricity. The same can be done in a three-room apartment. But this is justified only if all the rules mentioned at the beginning of the article are observed.
If you try to place separate splits in three rooms, this will bring little benefit to the design of the apartment itself, as well as to the exterior of the house. It is much wiser to buy an air conditioner for three or several rooms, that is, a multi-split system or duct. In most cases, they have an inverter type of compressor control, which eliminates the operation of devices in frequent start-stop mode.
Some air conditioners for three rooms can be configured with different types of internal modules. They hang the most in the living room powerful device wall type, in the bedroom - wall-mounted with lower performance.
In the children's room it is advisable to install a console unit in ceiling version fastenings, since it has the softest and most comfortable distribution of air flows along the ceiling along the entire room. A console air conditioner is especially relevant for children with an elongated (rectangular) shape.
Many air conditioners for three rooms do not need to be assembled on their own. There are ready-made multi-splits on sale, ideally matched to each other’s parameters, which can be easily and quickly hung.
Professional installers will help you choose the exact options for installing the air conditioner in the room and its suitable type.
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Judicial practice courts of general jurisdiction on the question of “whether permission is needed to install an air conditioner”, at first glance, does not differ in uniformity. When considering one case, the court decision states that the installation of an air conditioner requires the consent of the owners and authorities; when considering another case, the court indicates that such approvals and permits are not required by law.
Are there any rules for installing an air conditioner, a law regulating this problem, with whom to coordinate, etc. - these questions are not always asked by citizens and organizations who want to install an air conditioner on the facade of a residential building. Sometimes the consequence of such frivolity is a court decision to dismantle already installed air conditioner.
Let's consider two positions on this topic
1. Permission to install an air conditioner on the facade of a building must be obtained in any case
Proponents of this point of view give the following arguments.
The facade of the building, as the enclosing load-bearing structure of the house, is common property in apartment building(Clause 1, Article 36 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, Article 244 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, Clause 2 of the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of August 13, 2006 N 491 “On approval of the Rules for the maintenance of common property in an apartment building.”
Gosstroy of the Russian Federation in clause 3.5.8 of Resolution No. 170 of September 27, 2003 “On approval of Rules and Standards technical operation housing stock" indicated the following: "housing service organizations ensure that various banners, pendants, signboards, signs (flagpoles and other devices) are not attached to the walls of buildings, and that air conditioners and satellite dishes are not installed without appropriate permission."
As stated in Article 44 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, decisions on reconstruction and repair, as well as on the transfer of common property in an apartment building for use, are made by a general meeting of owners of premises in an apartment building.
From the above legal norms we can conclude that to install an air conditioner it is necessary to obtain permission not only from the authorized local government body, but also from the owners of the premises of an apartment building.
This position means in practice the following.
To obtain permission from the local government to install an air conditioner on the facade of a building, it is necessary to develop a project for installing the air conditioner and coordinate the project for compliance sanitary standards and rules in Rospotrebnadzor, in management organization, in the authorities responsible for compliance appearance facade of the building after installing the air conditioner to accepted standards and others.
In addition, a citizen who wants to install an air conditioner must initiate general meeting owners of the premises of the house, in which the majority must approve the installation of air conditioning. It is clear that in buildings with several hundred apartments, this is extremely problematic.
Thus, to install a small air conditioner that will not interfere with anyone, a citizen will have to spend several weeks, or even months. For given time The hot summer will probably end already.
2. Second position: as a general rule, permission is not required to install an air conditioner on the facade of a building
In our opinion, this position is more fair and justified.
1) The above paragraph 3.5.8. Resolution of the State Construction Committee of the Russian Federation dated September 27, 2003 N 170, which states that it is inadmissible to install air conditioners without the appropriate permission, does not mention what kind of permission we are talking about: the permission of the owners of the premises of the house or the permission of the local government. But, based on the fact that the issues of use, ownership and disposal of common property in shared ownership are regulated by the norms of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation and the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, taking into account that Resolution of the State Construction Committee of the Russian Federation dated September 27, 2003 N 170 is a public act, and not private law, we can conclude that in clause 3.5.8. Regulations we're talking about on the need to obtain permission from the authorized authority.
Norms federal laws, by-laws do not directly indicate the need to obtain permission to install an air conditioner. At the same time, it must be taken into account that housing legislation is under joint jurisdiction Russian Federation and constituent entities of the Russian Federation (regions). A subject of the Federation has the right to adopt a law regulating the installation of both air conditioners and other equipment on the facades of buildings, prescribe the procedure for obtaining permits and approvals, and name the authorities authorized to approve the air conditioner installation project.
From judicial practice it follows that not in all regions such normative act accepted. A similar regulation was adopted, for example, in St. Petersburg, and until recently existed in Moscow, but has been canceled since 2011.
Thus, before installing an air conditioner, you should ask whether there is a regulatory act in your region, territory, or republic regulating the procedure for obtaining permits for installing equipment on a building. If there is no such act, we believe that the authorities do not have grounds to issue any permit. To verify this, you can contact the administration municipality with a request to clarify the procedure for installing an air conditioner on the facade of the building.
In addition, do not forget that if your home is an object cultural heritage, then you will have to obtain permission to install an air conditioner, antenna, cables, or any other equipment on the supporting structure of the building in any case.
2) Installing an air conditioner - re-equipment (refurbishment)?
According to Article 25 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, the reconstruction of residential premises is the installation, replacement or transfer utility networks, sanitary, electrical or other equipment requiring changes to technical passport living space.
There are industrial, semi-industrial and household air conditioners. Installation of industrial air conditioners may require reconstruction of the premises, which will entail the need to make changes to the technical data sheet of the premises, or even reconstruction of the building. In this case, you cannot do without permits.
However, as practice shows, the installation of an air conditioner (domestic or semi-industrial) is not always qualified by the courts as reconstruction, redevelopment or re-equipment of the premises. This means that no government permission is required for installation.
3) Is a decision of the general meeting of owners required to install an air conditioner?
As judicial practice shows, the lack of consent of the owners of the premises of the house to install an air conditioner, as a basis for satisfying the requirements for dismantling the air conditioner, is cited by the court as an additional argument in the event that an already installed air conditioner violates the rights of other owners of the premises. As a rule, such violations of citizens' rights are expressed in the following:
- the neighbors' air conditioner makes loud noise, hums, vibrates, which disturbs the peace of citizens (usually neighbors);
- the air conditioner is installed on the balcony, loggia of the plaintiff citizens or on the external wall of the building directly next to the window of the citizen’s apartment within the perimeter of their residential premises - partially blocks the view from the window; when it rains, drops from the installed air conditioner fall into the apartment window;
- The air conditioner drain pipe is installed in such a way that condensation flows onto the windows of apartments belonging to other citizens, which leads to the destruction of the wall of a residential building.
- other violations, including those committed during the installation of the air conditioner (formation of cracks on the facade of the building, failure to comply with measures fire safety posing a risk of fire, short circuit, etc.)
It is worth noting that there are also judicial acts where demands for dismantling the air conditioner are satisfied on the basis of the standards given above in position No. 1. We believe that a formal approach to resolving this type of dispute is not correct and reasonable. In our opinion, the requirement for an obligation to dismantle the air conditioner can only be satisfied if the plaintiff has proven that his right has been violated. At the same time, the argument that the wall is the common property of the owners of the premises, and therefore, in all cases, the consent of the owners for its use is required, must be rejected on the basis that the person who installed the air conditioner is also the owner of the premises and a co-owner of the share in the right to the common property and if this owner does not create obstacles to the exercise of the right of use and ownership by other owners of the premises, does not violate their rights to favorable and safe conditions residence, then there is no violated right subject to judicial protection.
However, the following should be noted. The owners of the premises of an apartment building have the right to make decisions on the procedure for using the common property of the house. The owners of premises are not deprived of the right to make decisions, for example, on the procedure for installing air conditioners, antennas and other equipment on the facade of a residential building. Also, the owners have the right to state that already placed on load-bearing structures Air conditioners at home violate the rights of citizens and must be dismantled, which should be reflected in the minutes of the general meeting of owners. Let us remind you that the decision of the general meeting of owners (adopted by a majority of votes and in the presence of a quorum) is mandatory for execution by all owners of the premises of a given residential building. It seems that in this case the owner of the air conditioner is obliged to obey the decision of the general meeting, or appeal this decision in court. If the owner refuses to dismantle the air conditioner, the owners have the right to go to court with a demand to remove obstacles to use (Article 304 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation), i.e. on the defendant's obligation to dismantle the installed equipment.
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Installing an air conditioner is a rather complex undertaking that requires, if not experience in carrying out such work, then at least thorough theoretical training. In more than half of the cases, problems with air conditioning appear due to incorrect installation and errors during the system connection process. Even the most expensive and modern device will not be able to fully realize its potential if its installation is carried out in violation of technology.
A traditional split system includes an external unit, which is placed outside the window, and an internal unit. In some cases, more than 1 block is installed. Such combinations are known as multi-split systems.
Each element of the system performs its own functions. So, outdoor unit is responsible for condensation, while the internal one acts as an evaporator. The blocks are connected using a backbone of tubes and wires. Freon circulates through the tubes. The system also includes a drainage tube. It is connected to the outdoor unit. It is responsible for removing moisture that condenses during operation of the installation. According to the rules, this tube must be connected to the sewer system.
Air conditioning systems are available for sale to suit every taste and requirement. However, in terms of their composition and connection technology, they are practically no different from each other.
Before you begin installing the blocks, you need to decide on a number of important points.
- First, decide on the side of the world that the capacitor unit will face.
- Secondly, you need to establish the material from which the walls of the house are made. In accordance with this point, suitable fasteners will be selected. Additionally, certain changes in the system installation process are made by the weight of the blocks.
It is important to ensure normal access to the units to carry out preventive maintenance and repair activities. The outdoor unit must be protected from precipitation, icing and other adverse influences.
When choosing the power of a future split system, take into account operational and other important characteristics housing. First of all, take into account the orientation of the apartment or house to the cardinal points. The number of people inhabiting the home is also important. total power electrical appliances, the number of heating radiators, the presence of other ventilation systems and devices.
Before proceeding with the installation of the outdoor unit, you need to make sure that the strength of the balcony railing or wall is sufficient to support the weight of the product. Most powerful models weigh up to 60 kg or even more. On average, household outdoor units weigh 10-15 kg and usually no problems arise with their placement. The wall and all fasteners used must have a minimum of two times the strength factor.
If there is external insulation, be sure to ensure that the brackets are not attached to the thermal insulation, but directly to the wall material.
Quite often, aerated concrete is used in modern housing construction. This is an excellent material with high thermal insulation properties, however, unfortunately, it cannot boast of great strength. In case external walls Since your home is built specifically from aerated concrete, you should refrain from installing the air conditioner directly on the wall.
It is not recommended to hang the block on a ventilated façade., because During its operation, quite strong vibration and noise can be created. In the situations described, the unit should be installed using a special damping seal, which is pre-fixed to the wall. The air conditioner itself rarely produces noise more than 25-30 dB, so in houses with walls made of a material denser than aerated concrete, no inconvenience usually occurs.
Any distortions during installation external unit unacceptable. At each stage of installation, you need to check the horizontal installation of the product using a building level. Deviations from the horizontal will lead to disruption of the circulation of freon or other refrigerant used.
If possible, the air conditioner should be installed in a place where the wind blows from all sides, but at the same time it is protected from precipitation and other negative influences. The best option is to place the unit under a pre-installed canopy or at least on the balcony. Residents upper floors apartment buildings can install an outdoor air conditioner unit on the roof. It is only important to ensure that the main length does not exceed 15-20 m in total. Otherwise, there will be significant losses of cold in the system, and the air conditioner will consume electricity in vain.
Take care of proper arrangement drainage of condensed moisture. Regulations require that this pipe be connected to a sewer. However, this requirement is almost never met, and the moisture simply drips onto the ground under the window. In such a situation, you need to at least make sure that water does not drip on passers-by.
The rules require that the distance between the outdoor unit and the wall surface be at least 10 cm. The problem is that the compressor must have sufficient airflow from all sides. If you install it closer than 10 cm to the wall, in summer the airflow will be insufficient, which will lead to damage to the unit.
Installing an outdoor unit is associated with a certain danger, because... This is still high-altitude work. Therefore, installation can be carried out only if you have the necessary insurance, or it is better to completely entrust it to professional installers.
Installation procedure for the indoor unit
Inside the premises, the corresponding unit is installed and the pipeline is laid. Special attention should be paid to the process of arranging electrical wiring. Household air conditioners consume about 2 kW of electricity or more. First make sure that the wiring in your apartment or house can withstand such a load. If she is not capable of this, lay an individual line from the shield with a separate fuse. This will protect the wiring from overheating and your property from fire.
Lay the line from the external unit of the air conditioning system to the location of the indoor unit. The line can be laid outside or inside. When installed externally, it is hidden in a plastic box, in accordance with internal installation the line needs to be buried in the wall.
Be careful when choosing a place to place the indoor unit. The further the blocks are removed from each other, the less efficient the system will be and the higher the energy losses will be.
The indoor unit must be placed so that there are no objects near it that could interfere with the normal flow of cooled air. Appliances, curtains and other objects that are at the same height as the unit must be at least 3 m away from it.
The unit must not be placed directly above a heating radiator. The installation location must be such that the installation can be easily accessed for repair and maintenance work. The distance between the unit and the ceiling should be at least 20-25 cm. It is not recommended to install the air conditioner above appliances and furniture.
The air conditioner must be installed so that the cold air produced during operation does not blow directly onto a person. Otherwise, bronchitis and sore throats will not take long to appear.
The indoor unit can have a wall or ceiling design. The latter are extremely rare. However, regardless of the type of system, it is necessary to ensure the most correct and reliable fastening. Installation is carried out using brackets and screws. Brackets in mandatory tested for strength.
After connecting the outdoor and indoor units, it is necessary to remove moisture and air from the line. This process is known as vacuumization. Special equipment is used to pump out air and water.
Do-it-yourself air conditioner connection sequence
Air conditioner installation is carried out in several stages. First, the electrical wiring is laid. Next The external unit of the system is installed. The technology requires that it be placed at a height of at least 180-200 cm from ground level. This requirement relevant for owners of private houses and residents of apartments located on the ground floor.
IN external wall holes are drilled for laying communications. The diameter of these holes should be 500-600 mm. Brackets are installed to ensure the block is secured. A special waterproofing cup is inserted into the prepared hole and the connecting lines are laid directly.
Next you need install the indoor unit. The maximum permissible distance between these two elements is 20 m. A distance of 7-12 m is considered optimal. Specific recommendations are given in the instructions for the equipment; be sure to study it before installation. Install the brackets and secure the indoor unit of the air conditioning system.
At the end, all that remains is to lay the wires that will ensure the functioning of the system. Mount the box. It, as already noted, can be internal or external. Connect the electrical wires and freon tubes. Evacuate the system. Special equipment is used for this. The procedure itself lasts on average 45-60 minutes.
After the vacuum is completed, perform a test run of the air conditioner. Professionals at this stage use special software and hardware equipment. If it is absent, at least observe the operation of the system and the state of the electrical network for some time.
Basic connection errors and their elimination
Mistakes made during the installation of an air conditioner lead to many different troubles. However, the services of professional installers are becoming more expensive every year and an increasing number of people, in an attempt to save money, are trying to install the air conditioner themselves. This, as already noted, is a rather complex and very responsible job, which has many features and requires taking into account a wide variety of nuances.
- One of the most common mistakes is laying pipes with unacceptable and/or repeated kinks. Because of this, the load on the compressor will increase, which will not have the most favorable effect on the operation of the system.
- The external unit cannot be installed on a glazed balcony. Previously, recommendations were given for its installation in this room, but they are relevant only for non- glazed balconies. It is important to maintain normal circulation air, and the block was blown from all sides.
- The air conditioner should not be installed where any kind of installation that generates high-frequency electromagnetic waves is operating. Such equipment includes various welding machines, machines, etc.
- It is important to maintain maximum evenness of the installation of the blocks. If this rule is violated, the resulting condensation will simply drain onto the floor, which will cause a lot of inconvenience. As already noted, the air conditioner cannot be installed directly above the radiators.
If these and any other errors were made and led to undesirable consequences, appropriate measures must be taken to correct the violations. If there is a draft from the air conditioner, it is usually enough to change the direction of air flow by adjusting the dampers.
When the system is turned on in heating mode, ice is often detected on the external unit. The reason for this phenomenon is usually that the system does not have an automatic defrost function. To remove ice, it is enough to turn on the equipment for a while to cool. The air conditioner will heat up and the ice will disappear.
If your air conditioner stops cooling properly, you need to check the filters. They require regular cleaning. Detailed recommendations about this are usually given in the instructions.
If water begins to drip from the indoor unit, the cause of this problem in most cases is a severely clogged drainage channel. Ice plugs that form also lead to this. It is impossible to eliminate this kind of blockage on your own without the necessary skills. Recommended in urgently Call a technician who can properly warm up the system and correct the situation.
Uncharacteristic noises during system operation usually indicate an imbalance of the fan or severe wear of the bearings. This problem can also be dealt with only by a qualified technician.
If you find that the air conditioner has begun to overheat, you should call a technician to check the freon level and the tightness of the system.
Thus, self installation and connecting the air conditioner is a completely doable job. But you need to be prepared in advance for the fact that this event is not easy. Follow the instructions in everything and promptly eliminate any problems that arise. Then the air conditioner will serve as long as possible, fully performing all the tasks assigned to it.
Happy work!
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On hot summer days, it is simply impossible to live indoors without air conditioning, so today almost every apartment has a ventilation system installed. When installing equipment in large apartments, the question always arises: where to install the air conditioner? Often the device is hung in the guest room, bedroom or some other room where most of the time is spent.
Which air conditioner is better to buy for an apartment?
Not every person can afford to buy an expensive model. Again high price does not always indicate the quality of the product. Therefore, before deciding on the choice of model, it is recommended to collect more information about the air conditioner manufacturer and the equipment itself. Also decide the question of how much money can be spent on purchasing a weathering system.
Most often, an air conditioner with a well-known wall-mounted split system is purchased for installation in an apartment. It includes two components:
- Outdoor equipment unit;
- Internal equipment unit.
The first, outdoor unit is mounted on the facade of buildings or on a loggia (balcony), and the second part, the indoor unit, is located indoors. It is installed on the wall surface and is held in place by secure fastening.
In residential and office premises, devices of sizes 7, 9 or 12 are mainly installed. As a rule, a size seven is installed in the bedroom, and a size 9 or 12 is purchased for the living room. Of course, each model must match the area of the room in which the air conditioner will be installed. That is, it is important to take into account the square footage of the room, the height of the ceilings and the traffic flow of the room. Where can I install air conditioning in rooms 9 and where in rooms 12?
For a large room it is better to buy number 12. In addition to the fact that it will cool the apartment hall, cooled air will also enter adjacent rooms. In theory, one air conditioner is designed to cool one room, but the cooled air slowly spreads everywhere.
It is better to plan the installation of the air conditioner during the repair work premises. To lay communications, specialists will have to hammer into the wall. In addition, you will need a hole in the wall for laying pipes with freon. Accordingly, during these works the premises will be large number unnecessary building material, dust and dirt. Combining repairs and installation of an air conditioner will avoid extra work and possible damage to property (furniture).
The air conditioner must be installed in the place where the uniform distribution air throughout the entire room. It is not recommended to place the equipment in the corner of the room, as the air flow will not flow to the opposite side of the room.
Where should the air conditioner be installed?
How to properly install an air conditioner in an apartment? Where should it be? Let's consider some rules for installing equipment:
Device Models
Let's take a closer look at the equipment models:
Where is the best place to install an inverter type air conditioner? Inverter air conditioners can save about 30% of electricity compared to traditional equipment. In addition, they are characterized by silent, smooth operation. The disadvantage of such a device is its cost, since air conditioners of this type are one and a half times more expensive, but this difference in price pays off over time. In about five years. An inverter air conditioner is perfect for installation in a bedroom.
Equipment care
Another important point air conditioner installation: order installation of equipment from a company that has sufficient experience in this type of work and its services are confirmed by a license.
Subsequent care of the equipment is best left to specialists service center. You can do everything yourself installation work and cleaning the device, but this will require special tools, skills and study of numerous literature. You should also carefully study the user manual that comes with the equipment. In addition to the instructions, the equipment package should include keys for installing the air conditioner.
It is important to know that the air conditioner must be cleaned from dust and other contaminants 1 – 2 times a year. If you can clean it yourself, then the indoor unit filters can be cleaned much more often than twice a year. This will increase the performance of the device and increase the service life of the air conditioner.
To replenish the lack of pressure in the refrigeration circuit of the equipment, it is necessary to refill the air conditioner with freon every 1.5 - 2 years. This procedure is carried out in the room where the equipment is installed, so the need to disconnect and move the device is completely eliminated. Freon is an unsafe liquid for skin, so it is better to leave refilling to a professional.
So, if, after reading the material written above, you still haven’t found the answer to the question of which room to install an air conditioner in, let’s try to consider several recommendations for choosing and installing an air conditioner and consolidate the above data.
Prohibited:
- Do not leave the air conditioner on overnight. You can catch a cold and get sick easily;
- If the device is mounted on the wall above the bed, in case necessary repairs you will have to move the bed or the equipment repair specialist will walk on your bed;
- During equipment repair work, all the dust and dirt from the device will fall on your bed.
If the equipment is installed correctly, then:
- The air flow of the device will not blow on the bed, namely on you;
- Full access will be available to it;
- The air flow will calmly disperse throughout the room, and nothing will block its path;
- There must be a certain space between the ceiling and the air conditioner.
If you plan to install equipment in a child's room, it is important to know that the air conditioner should be located on the wall adjacent to the crib and under no circumstances should it blow on the child. It is prohibited to place the air conditioner above a child’s work or play area. It is best if the device turns on at a time when the child is not in the room at all.
The air conditioner is far from being a safe equipment for health, so you need to cool the room with some caution. Caused by cold air sweat, the disease can eventually become a chronic cold.
When choosing an air conditioner, it is important to choose the right climate control device in terms of power. But the location where the indoor unit is installed in the apartment plays a key role. In this article we will talk about organizing optimal air exchange, and also offer several options for placing an air conditioner in an apartment.
Optimal air exchange in a room is the key to human safety
It has been noticed that if a person’s work does not involve staying on outdoors, then he spends 16 to 24 hours a day in an apartment or office. And here ventilation plays a very important role. According to standards, the air in the room should be renewed every 1-2 hours. If this rule is not followed, excess waste accumulates in the rooms. carbon dioxide and humidity. This leads to a deterioration in human well-being and the appearance of mold and mildew on the walls. In a poorly ventilated area, germs and allergens accumulate. Stuffiness, “crying” windows, the formation of mold and mildew, as well as deformation wooden furniture- all these are clear indicators that the air exchange in the apartment is impaired.
Undoubtedly, the ventilation system in our houses is installed in order to solve the problem of insufficient air exchange, together with periodic ventilation. Ideally, air should enter the apartment through the windows, circulate freely throughout the apartment through the gaps between the door and the floor, and then be freely removed from the room through ventilation ducts, which are usually located in the bathroom, toilet and kitchen
To create a healthy atmosphere in your apartment, it is recommended to follow these steps:
- Use a simple test with a thin paper strip to verify proper operation ventilation. If the test shows that air is not removed from the room or is difficult to remove through the ventilation, then the duct must be cleaned. In apartment buildings residential buildings maintenance of ventilation ducts - area of responsibility management company or HOA.
- Pay attention to the windows. Through old wooden frames street air enters the room through cracks. However, if the apartment has plastic windows with a seal between the frames, then street air no longer penetrates into the apartment when the windows are closed. In this case, it is recommended to install supply valves.
- Install an air conditioner in the room to cool or heat the air in the room, as well as to remove dust.
Such events will help create a healthy microclimate in the apartment, which will help improve the well-being of its inhabitants. But the choice of installation location of the indoor unit in the room must be taken as carefully as possible, so as not to harm human health and not shorten the service life of the device.
Air circulation during air conditioner operation
When choosing the location of the indoor unit and adjusting the direction of the air stream from the air conditioner, it is necessary to remember that being in the zone of a cold air stream poses a threat to his health. Sometimes it is mistakenly believed that the 20 °C set on the air conditioner is the temperature of the air stream coming from the air conditioner. This is wrong. During operation of the air conditioner, air from inside the room is drawn into the indoor unit. The air conditioner controls the temperature of the air entering the device. The cooled stream from the air conditioner is 8-10 °C below the set temperature.
In the hot season, when air conditioning is needed to cool the room, you should install the device's blinds as high as possible. With this adjustment warm air, concentrated at the top, will cool faster. In addition, it will be safer for people in the room.
During the cold season, when the room needs to be heated, the warm air flow from the air conditioner is directed vertically downward. Then the heated air masses, rising upward, will warm the room faster.
Requirements for the location of the indoor unit of the air conditioner
Proper placement of the indoor unit affects both the efficiency of the device and its longevity.
There are a number of immutable rules that must be followed when installing the device:
- There should be a space of more than 10-15 cm high between the indoor unit and the horizontal ceiling.
- There should be a distance of at least 5-10 cm between the side surface of the indoor unit and the nearest vertical plane (wall).
- The indoor unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
- The indoor unit is not installed above horizontal surfaces (cabinet, shelf, chest of drawers, etc.) if the distance from the lower edge of the air conditioner to horizontal surface is less than 70-100 cm.
- It is prohibited to place the air conditioner above appliances that produce heat (heaters, fireplaces, stoves, etc.).
- It is not allowed to bend the tubes through which freon flows from the external unit to the internal unit. The maximum permissible bending radius of the tubes is 100 mm.
- The indoor unit of the air conditioner should be minimally noticeable in the interior. Do not install the device opposite the entrance to the room.
- It is better to install the air conditioner before completing the repair work, in order to lay the route from the external unit to the internal unit in the groove.
- Minimize the length of the route between the external and internal units, since when the length of the pipes is more than 5 m, the system must be refilled with freon.
- When choosing a location for the indoor unit, think about the accessibility of the device for further maintenance.
Where to install the air conditioner in the room
Now let's move on to practice.
Bedroom. It is important here to avoid a direct flow of cold air from the air conditioner onto the sleeping area. The best option is to place the air conditioner on the wall adjacent to the head of the bed.
If the first option is not suitable, then the air conditioner can be installed in another way:
Children's room. In the nursery, it is necessary to install an indoor unit so that the child can be in the room at any time without harm to his health. It is important to install the air conditioner in such a way as to avoid air flow to the place where the child is. Pay attention to the opening of the indoor unit blinds. It is better if the blinds can be in a position where the air stream flows from bottom to top.
Living room. The cold stream should not be directed at people.
Kitchen. There is important requirement: A hood must be installed in the kitchen. Kitchen air conditioning should not be equipped fine filters, because they quickly become clogged with fatty deposits. In the kitchen, the noise from the operation of the indoor unit will not be noticeable, so you need to choose the most unpretentious device with a power reserve, since the temperature here is higher than in other rooms. It is optimal to install the air conditioner opposite the work area.
Conclusions
Creating an optimal atmosphere in the house is impossible only by installing an air conditioner. Make sure it works correctly ventilation system, and also take care of the air flow from the street. The air conditioner will take care of the rest if you choose the installation location for the indoor unit taking into account all the nuances.