Ballu is not just the production of air conditioners, but an entire industrial concern that is engaged in the development and manufacture of various equipment related to air conditioning systems, to be more precise - indoor climate. Today, the company's equipment is sold in most countries of Europe, in particular in its eastern part, in addition to this, in Russia and the CIS countries.
It is one of the leaders in the manufacture of equipment in this industry; in 2015, the largest investments were made in the development of new production technologies. Not only new model lines were developed, the company invested in the technological process, strived for the highest quality and lowest cost in order to compete with other market leaders. In addition, it is worth noting that the company produces not only such equipment. There is a different assortment of fan coils, water heaters, ventilation equipment and so on. But it’s worthwhile to dwell in more detail on the split systems of the company.
Produced line of air conditioners
Split systems are air conditioning systems consisting of several blocks. As a rule, most often - there are two of them, one of them is internal, and the other is external. The external unit is a compressor, as well as a refrigerant cooling system, while the internal one cools the air in the room and controls the outside.
Ballu produces the following types of air conditioners:
- Cassette
- Floor and ceiling.
- Channel.
- Columned.
- Wall mounted
Which are used for the following purposes:
- Apartment use (home air conditioners).
- Semi-industrial models (for rooms with a large area).
- Industrial models (for large industrial premises).
Conventional split systems
Any conventional Ballu split system has technical characteristics that are quite sufficient for apartments, small offices, or any other premises with a small area. Air conditioners from Balu are divided into several series:
- Olymp.
- iGreen (as well as igreen pro).
- City (as well as city black edition).
- Olympic.
- Olympio.
- Bravo.
- Vision.
In the description of each model line, we can say that according to the manufacturer, all these air conditioners are very quiet, with the exception of the last few items, although they have special modes of operation with reduced fan power.
Each model has a “winter start” system, as well as the function of heating the air in winter. But it is worth remembering that the air conditioner will start only at a certain street temperature, it all depends on the technical characteristics of a particular model. If you want to know more about the model, then you should find its review on the Internet.
In addition to conventional air conditioning systems, with simple compressors, the company also produces inverter air conditioners
Invertor split systems
These air conditioners have one big difference from the previous ones - a special compressor is used in the external unit, which can operate in low power mode, which allows you to precisely maintain the required temperature, accurate to half a degree. If the previous type is turned off when the temperature is reached, and when it changes again, it turns on, then this one works at full power only until it sets the required temperature. Outwardly, it is very difficult to distinguish between them. Air conditioning with such a model is much nicer, primarily because of the reduced noise level. In addition, there are solutions for large houses or entire offices - these are multi systems.
Invertor multi split systems
The multi split system differs from the previous one in that, having one outdoor unit, it can have several different indoor units, which makes it quite relevant for large-scale rooms. The connection is so simple that it does not change the installation cost. In addition, it has some advantages:
- Additional accessories, such as a drainage pump and so on.
- Installation of different types of indoor to one outdoor unit (you can put floor air conditioning on the wall in adjacent rooms).
- The ability to include air conditioning separately.
- Air duct installation possible.
- You can select the required power on each block.
“Multisplit” systems of this category have a special marking “vrv” or “vrf”. It means how the circulation itself is organized and how the blocks are set. To install such systems, it is advisable to ask the installers for a certificate of qualification. Brand Balu also produces systems for installation on the floor, on walls or under the ceiling.
Floor and ceiling split systems
There is another type - floor air conditioners, they are also subceiling. Few who use them for domestic purposes. “Sub-ceilings” are rather bulky and are more suitable for shops or any other premises where air conditioning is needed. The external unit is the same as the rest of the models. Mobile air conditioners will be much more interesting.
Mobile air conditioners for home
The main advantage of these models is that the installation of an air conditioner is not required. Ballu is famous for its mobile air conditioners and it will be difficult to find an analog at a similar price. Such a candy bar cools in the same way as a full-fledged split system of similar power. Here are the series that exist:
- Platinum.
- SMART Pro / Mechanic / Electronic.
In this case, dismantling is not required, in case you need to use it in the country. Or even just to fix the problem. It only needs to be connected to the power outlet to start work and click on the “enable” button. Before this, you need to bring the branch pipe for exhausting hot air into the window opening. The settings of such air conditioners are also minimized. Based on all the lines examined, you can make a comparison of popular models.
Comparison of popular models
| Model | bpac 07 cm | bpes 09c | bpac 09 ce | bpac 12 cm |
| Inverter | No | No | No | No |
| Power | 2080 W | 2700 watts | 2638 W | 3267 watts |
| Room size | 25 sq. m | 25 sq. m | 25 sq. m | 30 sq. m |
| Noise level | 40 - 50 dB | 40 - 50 dB | 40 - 50 dB | 40 - 50 dB |
| Block weight | 25 kg | 25 kg | 26 kg | 28 kg |
| Block picking | Monoblock | Monoblock | Monoblock | Monoblock |
| Heat blowing | No | No | No | No |
| Multizone | No | No | No | No |
| average cost | 11 000 | 15 000 | 16 000 | 20 000 |
Unlike competitors air conditioners
These air conditioners have several advantages:
- Workmanship of equipment and materials.
- Simple service. It will be important enough that if you need to clean the filters, then it is not necessary to contact a service center, especially taking into account the cost of all equipment. Do it yourself, unlike air conditioners of many other companies, since there simply is no such possibility without loss of warranty, and Balu production provides an appropriate function.
- Large lineup. It is not difficult to choose an air conditioner from the model series, as it is clear which of them are suitable for home.
- Equipment installation. Mounting and removing the indoor unit is very easy if necessary, as the bracket is designed in a special way.
- Backward compatibility. The remotes are backward compatible and very easy to use.
Instructions for Ballu remote controls and air conditioners
The remote control for the Ballu air conditioner is quite simple and convenient. In order to understand it, you do not need to read the manual, the user will understand everything intuitively.Although, in fact, it’s worth reading the instructions for Ballu air conditioners, since not only control is indicated there, but also many programs that the manufacturer provided, for example, how the energy-saving mode works.
The remote control, as usual, is a standard set of functions and, in fact, is universal and immediately fits the entire series. For portable air conditioners also have their own remote controls.
Ballu air conditioner error codes
Unfortunately, as with other brands, once there comes a moment when the repair of Ballu air conditioner is necessary. It can be in different ways, but basically the problem is solved in a rather simple way. Air conditioners have a self-diagnosis function and owners in case of a malfunction simply see the error codes of Ballu air conditioners. Of course, it can be a failure both in the electrical circuits of the system, and in the operation of the compressor or other components.
Air conditioning errors can be fixed in several ways, it will all depend on how serious the problem is. The difficulty level can be completely different, so it’s not always worth trying to fix something on your own, especially when the problem occurred under normal operating conditions. If you need to disassemble the unit, then you need to remember that in this case the guarantee will no longer help. And at least find the air conditioning circuitry and circuit board, as well as the technical passport.
User reviews
All user reviews on Ballu products are mostly referenced the same. After analyzing them, we can conclude that the air conditioners of this brand have the following advantages:
- Decent prices.
- Good separation of the series of air conditioners.
- Convenient setup and use.
- Built-in functions.
- Reliability.
- Quietly working.
But still, some buyers refer to the shortcomings:
- Difficult to find parts.
- There are old models that have some technical problems and flaws.
- Poor electric visor on some models
