According to McQuay itself, it has been on the market for more than 100 years and successfully sells its products to both ordinary users and various companies. The company began to engage in successful activities in 1872, under the name J&E Hall, manufacturing and selling refrigeration and freezing equipment. She later acquired this brand. The official date of the foundation of the company can be considered 1933, it was then that the company “McVey” was born. After which she began to supply and service various equipment for air conditioning, ventilation and heating systems, besides producing heat exchangers and radiators.
To date, the company produces various air conditioning systems, as for ordinary household purposes, standard rooms from 15 to 30 square meters. meters, and for semi-industrial, with much greater coverage, over 100 square meters.
In total, there are about 13 model ranges of air conditioners, all of them have standard sets of functions and operating modes, but there are 2 main lines among them that are distinguished by the company itself.
Inverter air conditioners
Everything is clear here for those who have ever come across this topic. Their main difference from non-inverter ones is that at the moment when the temperature reaches the required value, the compressor continues to operate, but in a reduced power mode, thereby constantly maintaining the room temperature very accurately. Such air conditioners have a special control unit, which is responsible for maintaining the temperature.
The noise level of these air conditioners is usually an order of magnitude lower, because it only needs to set the required temperature in the room, working at high power, after which the noise level will be reduced to the minimum, because this is the principle of inverter air conditioners.
Split systems “MakVey” of inverter type are divided into two series: “for home and office” and “business series”. The first have three necessary modes: standard, turbo mode for heating or cooling and comfortable sleep mode, as well as a very low noise level, only 21 dB, as well as 5 speeds to choose from. The area of the refrigerated space varies from 10 to 25 square meters, depending on the model.
“Business Series” has a wider range of operating temperatures, while it is quite convenient to install and repair, has high energy efficiency and low noise level.
In addition to inverter air conditioners, this company also has ordinary ones that have a more pleasant price, but also more modest functionality.
On / Off Series
This range contains simple non-inverter air conditioners with low power consumption and high performance. The company produces air conditioners of the following types under this brand:
- Wall systems - ordinary split systems that do not have any special functions. Basically, this is a standard set of modes that the manufacturer provides on all lines.
- Cassette systems - These are air conditioners built into the suspended ceiling. Can automatically distribute air in four directions. They have a built-in drainage pump, which allows you to drain condensate into the drainage system. And have the function of supplying fresh air.
- Universal models - designed for various installation methods: floor or subceiling. As well as cassette has the function of supplying fresh air from the street.
- Channel models - have an advantage, since they are built into the design of a suspended ceiling, there are only air distribution grilles, can be installed in any interior, because the grilles are selected separately, they have a fairly simple connection diagram. There is also a variant of high-pressure channel models with increased air flow.
It is worth noting that air conditioners of this brand have good performance characteristics. Repair of air conditioners, replacement of filters, their cleaning is quite simple, even if you do it yourself. If you suddenly need to find any board, filter or other spare part, but you can’t do it on your own, you can contact the technical support of the company, order and buy the necessary spare parts.
Comparison of the characteristics of popular models
Almost all models of air conditioning systems from McVey are in great demand, because this is a really good offer in terms of price and quality. Among all the best-selling models, one can distinguish several of the most popular and best-selling, they are provided in a comparative table with the characteristics below:
| Model | m5lc028cr | mlc010cr | m5wm10jr |
| Type of air conditioner | Not inverter | Not inverter | Not inverter |
| Series | Business series | For home and office | For home and office |
| Cooling power | 7620 watts | 2780 watts | 2650 watts |
| Heating power | 7620 watts | 2780 watts | 2800 watts |
| Power consumption | 2440 watts | 850 watts | 850 watts |
| Room Area | 65 - 75 m2. | 25 m2. | 25 m2. |
| type of instalation | Wall | Wall | Wall |
| Type of refrigerant | R410 | R22 | R410A |
| Noise level | 40 to 50 dB. | 29 to 40 dB | 25 to 38 dB. |
| average cost | 45 000 - 55 000 rubles | 20 000 rubles | 22 000 rubles |
The first air conditioner is bought on such a scale for office premises, as well as for small industries. The other two are the best solutions for apartments. Such an air conditioner can be hung in the living room or room, and it will fit perfectly into the interior.
Also, it can often be found in many office rooms, because the installation of this model is quite profitable both in terms of the price itself and in terms of the operating period, which, unlike competitors, is an order of magnitude longer, primarily due to the quality of materials and workmanship .
Unlike competitors and features
Split McQuay systems differ from their competitors in the quality of workmanship and the quality of the materials used in the equipment. These air conditioners are designed for long-term operation; everything is designed exactly the way it is really needed.
If you make a list, you can distinguish the following main features of the devices of this brand from the rest:
- Workmanship - as already described above, the materials used in these products are usually an order of magnitude better than that of competitors, because the goal of McQuay from its very foundation is to monitor quality.
- The number of modes - in addition to the basic, standard modes, systems from this company also have additional ones, for example, night mode, or turbo mode, these modes are rarely seen on air conditioners of this price segment.
- Convenient functions - automatic operating modes, restarting after a power failure, self-diagnosis and hot start function, all this is a standard set of functions, expanding with each new model. You can choose the set of functions that is specifically needed.
- Various control panels - there are a large number of control panels from the simplest, which have the basic functions of turning on, temperature, to special network control panels that allow you to set the time and exact temperatures. Remotes of various series fit together, and there are both wired and wireless versions.
McQuay Remote Control and Air Conditioner Instructions
Each air conditioner is equipped with instructions for use and a remote control for the air conditioner.Using the remote control, you can fully configure the device for yourself: on, off, cooling temperature, and if it is winter outside, then heat is blown.
You can also purchase a spare remote control that will use the same channel of communication with the air conditioner if the main one is suddenly lost or completely broken. It will have the same functionality, it will help you adjust the temperature for yourself.
The instruction for controlling the air conditioning from the remote control is simple and the principle of its use will be clear even to a child:
- On and off button - usually located in the upper left corner, is responsible for starting the air conditioner.
- Temperature mode - usually two arrows up and down, increase or decrease the temperature that needs to be set in the room.
- Fan power - the speed at which air will be cooled, the noise level will depend on this.
- The choice of mode - sleep, turbo, etc. Sets the necessary mode, which will be supported.
But before using it is still worth reading the manual, because some models may have a certain thermal mode under which they can start, or maybe even control is implemented in a slightly different way.
McQuay Air Conditioner Error Codes
Unfortunately, malfunctions can still occur during operation. Since all air conditioners of this brand have a self-diagnosis system, you can determine what happened. In the event of an error, a specific code will be displayed on the display, and on the module itself, the lamp will blink, in a certain sequence, also indicating a specific code (they may vary depending on models).
What to do if air conditioning has stopped, you can no longer set the parameters on the remote control, and the lights on the air conditioner blink? You need to look for what this code means, because the problem may lie in both incorrect configuration and malfunction of the outdoor unit.
User reviews
On the Internet you can find many reviews about air conditioning systems from McQuay, in general, reviews about the company and its products are positive. It is often noted that installing an air conditioner is very simple and can be done independently. For example, in a country house or in a private house. It is quite possible to complete the installation, but difficulties can arise with the laying of an electric cable, connecting and connecting copper tubes, if a person does not have enough experience, you should not do this yourself. According to users, repair and maintenance of the air conditioner are possible and also quite simple.
Of all the reviews, the following advantages can be distinguished:
- In Russia, only original air conditioners from this company.
- Most models are very quiet.
- Low power consumption.
- Nice design.
- Durability, really good quality materials.
- A variety of models.
As well as the following disadvantages:
- Problems with repair on aciac air conditioners.
- Noise level is too high on some models.
- On some models there is no display showing the temperature on the air conditioner module itself.
Based on this, we can say that air conditioners from McQuay should be taken, but before that, you should read reviews for a particular model and check for all the necessary functions. Before buying in a store, you should check the completeness, as well as the integrity of the modules, as they could be damaged during delivery.
