Climatic equipment brand Polar Bear occupies a niche of the budget and middle class. Products are characterized by good quality, low cost and reliability. Due to the small sales volume, Polar air conditioners are not well known to the Russian consumer.
About Polar Bear
The Polar Bir trademark is the property of Arktika Corporation, specializing in the production and sale of climate equipment - ventilation systems, air distributors, francoils and chillers. The main production facilities are concentrated in China, component suppliers are European and Japanese companies.
When planning a purchase, you need to consider the qualities that Polar Bear air conditioners have:
- Models are designed for the characteristics of the operating conditions in our country. They are not sensitive to voltage drops in the network, have a low threshold of the minimum allowable temperature on the street.
- A relatively small selection of models. This is due to the fact that the production of air conditioners is not a core business of the company.
- Repair and maintenance is possible only by third-party organizations or specialists - service centers "Arctic" do not take up this work.
Despite this, the feedback from the owners of the air conditioners is mostly positive. Given that their production and sales have been established since 2003, this is a good indicator for the organization.
If you plan to purchase a used model from a private individual or organization, it is necessary to check the condition of the equipment. Often the reason for the sale is the presence of a defect or incorrect operation of the system.
Recommendations for choosing an air conditioner
The manufacturer offers a relatively large assortment of Polar Bear split systems. He does not specialize in the manufacture of mobile or window types of climatic equipment. The parameters of the models are almost identical. Cooling capacity varies from 2.1 to 7 kW, operating modes - fan, drainage, heating, cooling.
Currently, it is possible to purchase one of two types of air conditioners:
- KSR. Budget option, suitable for both home and office. For example, the Polar Bear KSR E12pf air conditioner is designed to serve a room with an area of more than 30 m².
- KVR. Belongs to the category of inverter. The outdoor unit is equipped with an electronic device that controls the switching frequency depending on external factors - temperature, set operating mode. This significantly affects energy savings and the rate of evaporation of the refrigerant.
The latter are characterized by a low noise level of the indoor unit. For the most powerful climate systems, it does not exceed 47 dB, which is a good result.
The cost of Polar Bear air conditioners varies from 27 thousand rubles. up to 90 thousand rubles, depending on the power and type of installation. Important - floor models of the KFR class are discontinued. Therefore, it is not recommended to purchase them because of possible problems with maintenance and repair.
Installation and operation
Installation of air conditioners is carried out according to the standard scheme. It is necessary to choose the right place for installation - the air flow must pass through the entire room. Therefore, there should be no obstacles in his way in the form of furniture or home decoration.
During operation, the following points should be considered:
- Temperature control in the winter.If it falls below the permissible value, it is forbidden to turn on the air conditioning system.
- Promptly clean the air filter. The devices of this manufacturer do not provide a fine air purification system. Remove dirt and dust only from the surface of the strainer.
- If you get extraneous noise or a decrease in power, you should call a specialist. Most likely, the refrigerant volume has fallen in the system.
In all other respects, equipment maintenance is not specific. It is necessary to visually monitor its work, respond in time to failures that appear.
To ensure normal operation in regions with critical low temperatures in the winter, it is recommended to install an additional kit for the outdoor unit. It will preheat the system, preventing the freezing of individual components.
Error codes and instructions for the Polar Bear control panel
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- Air conditioner control
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- Error Codes
Possible causes of malfunctions
During the operation of Polar Bear air conditioners, the possibility of a breakdown or global failure of the entire system is not ruled out. The error indicator is the information on the display. Depending on the type of malfunction, certain actions must be taken. Valid error codes are indicated in the operating instructions.
Common causes of malfunctions:
- untimely cleaning of the indoor unit;
- significant voltage drops in the power grid;
- non-compliance with operating conditions.
To assess the actual state of the system, it is recommended to invite a profile specialist. In addition, at least 1 time per year, it is necessary to carry out comprehensive diagnostics and cleaning.
The video will be useful when performing self-repair of an air conditioner:
