The best low-cost-class split systems
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Japanese components, high-quality plastic, ionizer, quiet outdoor unit.
Difficult to clean, noisy indoor unit, small display on the remote control.div>
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Manufacturer: "IDEA Engineering Limited", Hong Kong, China IDEA Engineering Limited, a relatively young company, started working in the east european market of China in 2007. However, already in 2010, the IDEA brand was well known far beyond the borders of China. The company works closely with such well-known brands as Mitsubishi, Toshiba and Hitachi. It is the high-quality Japanese components that ensure the high reliability of all the climatic equipment produced by IDEA. And the production facilities located in China make the products of this Hong Kong company affordable. The review presents the Idea ISR-09HR air conditioner, which has the following characteristics:
Externally, and technically, the low-cost of this model does not manifest itself in any way. The indoor unit is made of solid white plastic. Without aesthetic excesses, but also not clumsy. The idea of a "hidden" display is well implemented. When the split system is turned on , the light indicators appear directly on the front panel. The numbers are quite bright and perfectly visible even in sunny weather. And at night, the yellowish icons do not catch the eye, at the same time coping perfectly with the information function. The only drawback of the display is the difficulty in removing the lid. To clean the filter and wipe the dust inside the air conditioner, you will have to disconnect several wires. The front cover is well fitted to the body, all the cracks are smooth, there are no distortions. When pressing on the panel to open the lid, the plastic does not bend. Judging by the reviews of owners who have been using Idea ISR-09HR for several seasons, the white colour of the plastic remains the same white as on the day of installation. The external unit also earned positive reviews. Even when installed on conventional brackets, without special vibration dampers, the operation of the compressor and fan is practically not felt. Components from Toshiba and Mitsubishi do their job quietly and efficiently. The ISR-09HR model belongs to the "Samurai" series of wall-mounted air conditioners. All split systems of this series have one common feature – the "Cold Plazma" filter. The air ionizer, normally installed in the Idea air conditioner, is an indisputable plus. The split system not only changes the temperature, but also disinfects the air, while "Cold Plazma" does not require any maintenance throughout the entire service life. You can turn on the ionizing filter at any mode of operation of the air conditioner. There is a separate button on the remote control to start the ionizer. |
Price, practical design, quiet indoor unit, odorless plastic.
Not the correct "Auto" mode, low power for heating, expensive "winter kit".
Price from 10 480 up to 10 484 ₴
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Midea MSR-09HRN1 25 m² Price from 10 480 up to 10 484 ₴ → Manufacturer: "Midea Electric Appliances Company", Guangdong, China The Chinese company "Midea Electric" has been producing household electrical equipment for about half a century. By the beginning of the two thousandth, Midea had become one of the largest Chinese exporters of climate technology, and the total number of employees numbered about 20,000 people. The company continued to develop dynamically, increasing its production capacity and increasing its staff to 130,000 people by 2014. The Midea brand appeared on the east european market about ten years ago and during this time has become one of the leaders in sales of household split systems. In this review, we will focus in more detail on the Midea MSR-09HRN1 air conditioner, which has the following technical parameters:
The indoor unit, although it has a simple, one might even say ascetic design, is quite functional and even practical. Note the presence of LED sensors and the presence of a glowing indicator located under the front panel. The practicality of the design is manifested in the convenience of caring for the air conditioner. Due to the absence of complex, intricate elements, the indoor unit is easy to keep clean. In the line of models produced by Midea, the "R-Stars" series designates affordable entry-level air conditioners. At the same time, the MSR-09HRN1 ION model of this series is equipped with: a display, an ionizer, a remote control with a timer, a restart and self-diagnosis function. Very good for the "entry" level. Regarding the direct operation of the split system, we can note the special design of the heat exchanger in the indoor unit. Due to the aerodynamic shape, it is possible to significantly reduce the noise level, even when working in "Turbo" mode. But in the "Auto" mode, according to user reviews, the air conditioner does not always work correctly. Periodically alternates cooling and heating, often changes the intensity of the airflow. With the parameters set manually, MSR-09HRN1 does not cause any complaints. |
Reliable compressor, double blind design, dehumidifier, efficient filter.
No ionizer, remote control without backlight, noisy external unit.
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Manufacturer: "Dekker Group", Hong Kong, China It is commonly believed that the Dekker brand belongs to a Canadian company, but this is not the case. Dekker Group unites several manufacturing firms located on the Kowloon Peninsula, and its central office is located in Hong Kong. The original Chinese brand, thanks to the high quality of the manufactured equipment, has earned the trust of consumers not only in Asia, but also in Europe. Japanese technologies and units from Toshiba Corporation have become the key to success and guarantee the reliability of equipment with a polar bear on the emblem. Below we will introduce you to the split system Dekker DSH 105R/L:
The main advantage of the Dekker air conditioner is the Toshiba compressor. Such a reliable heart ensures high-quality and long-lasting operation of the entire system. But the Japanese compressor is not the only plus that the DSH 105R/L model has. The letter "L" in the marking of the model stands for the "Lux" series – this should mean that the split system has a luxury package. However, in fact it turns out that except for the "hidden" display, the "dehumidification" mode and the "Cleaning Air" system – everything is like everyone else. Of course, there is a timer, and the "Sleep" mode, and self-diagnosis, and "Turbo", and "warm start". But all these functions are common for similar air conditioners and do not include Dekker in a number of special, luxury models. It is fair to note that the Dekker DSH 105R/L has a design feature that is really not typical for low-cost split systems. The direction of air movement is regulated not by one, but by two curtains at once. If the indoor unit of the air conditioner is mounted in the bedroom, then such an accurate adjustment of the air flow will be very useful. Regarding the external unit, it should be noted that owners often complain about vibration that occurs during intensive work. But this is not a defect of the air conditioner itself, but a clear flaw of the installers. With proper installation, vibration does not occur. Which is also confirmed by real users of Dekker DSH 105R/L. |
Build quality, high performance, efficient filter, convenient remote control.
The noise of the external unit, the absence of a clock, a loud signal when switching off / on.
Price from 17 500 up to 17 504 ₴
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Samsung AQ09UGFN 25 m² Price from 17 500 up to 17 504 ₴ → Manufacturer: "Samsung Group", Japan A high–profile world-famous brand is always about quality, durability and functionality. Samsung, the leading manufacturer of climate technology, is competitive not only in the segment of expensive, multifunctional air conditioners. In the product line of the Japanese technology giant there are also affordable models, simple and reliable split systems. The Samsung AQ09UGFN model was included in the review. Here are the characteristics of this air conditioner:
Samsung, like all Japanese brands, pays special attention to small details in the manufacture of equipment. All connections, all moving parts, all fasteners are at the highest level. The parts on the body fit well, do not rattle and do not bend under their own weight. And the plastic from which the indoor unit is made is not only beautiful, but also pleasant even to the touch. Even the coarse filter has an antibacterial coating for greater efficiency. Oddly enough, it was in the little things that the annoying flaws appeared. The sound when switching on/off or when changing the mode is loud enough. As users say, at night such a "trifle" gets in the way a little. Another little thing that Japanese engineers let out of their attention is the lack of a built–in clock. There is a timer for switching on, but there is no clock, setting the air conditioner to start on time (half an hour before coming home from work) will not work. However, minor flaws cannot in any way change the overall impression of the air conditioner. The vast majority of owners are really satisfied with the Samsung split system. Positive feedback: on materials and assembly, on the speed of cooling / heating, on the convenience of the remote control, and regarding the silence of work, too. Judging by the number of positive reviews on the Internet, the Samsung AQ09UGFN air conditioner is really a very successful purchase. |
Design, quiet operation, functionality, durability.
Price, poor performance, high power consumption.
Price from 15 400 ₴
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Cooper&Hunter Air-Master CH-S09RX4 27 m² Manufacturer: "Cooper&Hunter International Corporation", USA The American manufacturer of climate technology "Cooper & Hunter" is the most experienced among the review participants. One of the first air conditioners with a remote unit was released by the company "C & H" back in 1930. Back in the fifties of the last century, Cooper & Hunter introduced a special approach to product production, called the "Perfect Product Strategy". And the "Global Quality Control" system has been operating since 1960 to the present day and ensures high reliability of equipment manufactured under the "C&H" brand. Let's get acquainted with the main characteristics of the last participant in the review, the Cooper&Hunter CH-S09RX4 air conditioner:
Most owners note the pleasant appearance of this American. Despite the classic shapes and the lack of "highlights", the design is very successful and allows you to install an indoor unit in almost any interior. The remote control is also well made, compact enough, but with a large display. The buttons are neat, spaced widely to avoid accidental pressing, the functions on the remote control are intuitive, easy to remember. As for the "Global Quality Control", everything is not so smooth here. The outer panel is made of high-quality plastic, but the small parts inside and the curtains for regulating the air flow are made of thin and fragile material. With careless maintenance (washing, cleaning), they can be damaged, rustle, creak, crackle during operation. As for the internal units of the Cooper&Hunter CH-S09RX4 split system, here the engineers from the quality control department worked "perfectly". Judging by user reviews, the air conditioner is reliable and works without failures. Also note that the indoor unit is very quiet. Even at maximum rpm, the noise level does not exceed 33 dB. Such quiet operation is due to the fact that the CH-S09RX4 model has a rather modest air exchange rate of 400 m3/hour. The relatively weak fan of the indoor unit is compensated by a highly efficient heat exchanger. That is, the air flow rate is small, and the cooling is performant. However, even a good heat exchanger cannot affect the dehumidification rate in the room. Due to the modest air exchange when the "dehumidification" function is activated, moisture is absorbed at a rate of less than 800 mL/hour. |
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