The Subtropic split system is a type of low-cost climatic equipment of wall or mobile type (SUBTROPIC SUMR-07CN1 / 17Y), which are manufactured in China. All systems of this class come with a 12-month warranty and with a maximum capacity of up to 11942 BTU in air conditioning mode (SUB-12HN1).
This type of air conditioner, of course, cannot boast of the presence of deodorizing, plasma or fine filters, however, climate systems cope with their main task of cooling the air to a solid "5". Also in the TM Subtropic products there is no inverter drive, motion sensor, Wi-FI module, etc. More information on this product can be found in the following sections.
The main lineup
Since TM Subtropic is still a fairly young and unknown manufacturer, there are only 2 types of climatic equipment on the market:
- mobile air conditioners (SUBTROPIC SUMR-07CN1 / 17Y);
- wall split systems (SUB 07 HN1, SUB-09HN1, SUB-12HN1).
Let us consider in more detail each of them, the main technical characteristics and the scope of a particular model.
Mobile air conditioner SUMR-07CN1 / 17Y
This type of air conditioning device is manufactured in China and is able to effectively cool rooms with an area not exceeding 16 m2. Air conditioners Subtropic SUMR-07CN1 / 17Y have the following technical characteristics and advantages:
- performance in cooling mode 7000 BTU;
- the warranty from the manufacturer is 12 months;
- the presence of coarse air filters;
- LED backlight indicator on the block;
- automated system of self-diagnosis of functional units;
- modern LED display backlight;
- device mobility;
- airflow power is 5.3 m3/ min .;
- overall dimensions of the block - 680h280h330mm (VhGhSh);
- own power consumption of 780 watts.
Subtropic SUB 07 HN1
This type of household split systems is most often mounted in small rooms or kitchens of apartment buildings. As well as the previous model, these systems are manufactured in China and have the following technical characteristics:
- effective area is 20 m2;
- safe refrigerant type R410A;
- lack of inverter drive;
- the presence of the regime "Turbo" and "Sleep";
- the maximum height difference between the indoor and outdoor units must not exceed 5m;
- the presence of the function of air drainage;
- highly intelligent self-diagnosis system and automatic restart function;
- minimum cooling temperature 160WITH;
- maximum temperature during heating - 320WITH;
- air conditioning performance is 7165 BTUs and 7506 BTUs when heated;
- own power consumption is 0.634 kW in heating mode and 0.673 kW during cooling.
Subtropic SUB-09HN1
SUB-09HN1 - a fully functional split-system for domestic use, which allows you to effectively control the microclimate in rooms whose area does not exceed 25 m2. These systems, in addition to heating and cooling, are able to function in ventilation and dehumidification modes, which makes this model a good “budget” option for installation.
In addition to the above, the Subtropic SUB-09HN1 air conditioner has the following technical characteristics:
- maximum airflow in Turbo mode is 7.5 m3 per minute;
- the presence of an on / off timer;
- storing split = system settings when power is turned off;
- fan speed control (4 modes);
- temperature adjustment range is from 160C (air conditioning) to 320C (heating).
- the noise level at maximum load is 33 dB for the indoor unit and 50 dB for the outdoor;
- lack of inverter drive;
- no fine filter for air purification.
Air conditioning SUB-12HN1
Split systems of this model range serve to effectively manage the microclimate in rooms with a maximum area of not more than 30 m2. These systems allow you to connect only one indoor unit, since the manufacturer has developed multi-split systems.
SUB-12HN1 has the following characteristics:
- wall mounting type;
- the presence of basic modes (ventilation, heating, air conditioning, drainage, etc.);
- the ability to set automatic mode;
- power for heating is 3.6 kW and 3.5 kW for cooling;
- the presence of an anion generator for cleaning and softening the air;
- lack of inverter drive;
- the height difference between the indoor and outdoor units should not exceed 5m;
- the presence of the "Sleep" mode;
- auto-switching modes (optional);
- overall dimensions of the internal control unit - 200x750x285 mm (HxWxD), and the external - 250x600x490 mm (HxWxD);
- automatic or manual regulation of the intensity and direction of the air flow;
- self-diagnosis of malfunctions with subsequent indication on the display of the indoor unit;
- maximum air flow - 9.2 m3/ min
Further, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the comparative characteristics of the above models, to determine the best option for a particular case:
Comparison of the characteristics of popular models
| Name | SUB 07 HN1 | SUB-09HN1 | SUB-12HN1 |
| Effective service area, m2 | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Split system power in heating mode, kW | 2,2 | 2,6 | 3,5 |
| Power split system in air conditioning mode, kW | 2,1 | 2,65 | 3,6 |
| Productivity (heating / conditioning), BTU | 7506/7165 | 9042/8871 | 12283/11942 |
| Maximum air flow, m3/ min | 7 | 7,5 | 9,2 |
| The presence of an inverter drive | – | – | – |
Instructions for the Subtropic control panel and air conditioners
To control a split system from Subtropic, you need a remote control for the air conditioner. This device is an integral part of any configuration. In order to understand the button assignments and how to turn on the various modes, you need the instruction manual for the Subtropic air conditioners, which is fully presented below.
Subtropic Air Conditioner Error Codes
Sooner or later, every buyer is faced with the need to repair an air conditioner. This can be either a standard replacement of coarse filters, or installation of new control cards or installation of a new compressor. It all depends on the nature of the malfunction.
Despite the fact that there are a lot of functional units in modern Subtropic electronic climate devices, thanks to the built-in auto-diagnostic system, you can easily find the cause of the malfunction, since error codes are displayed on the LED screen of the indoor control unit. However, in order to decrypt them, you should familiarize yourself with the following photo, which displays the error codes of the Subtropic air conditioners.
Also, to consolidate the material, it will be extremely useful to watch a video in which some of the causes of the malfunction of the air conditioners and methods for eliminating them yourself are indicated.
User reviews
Since the Subtropic brand has only recently begun to produce climate equipment, there are quite a few reviews on the Internet. However, after their systematization, the following conclusions can be made:
Advantages
- Quiet operation of the outdoor unit (unlike Samsung air conditioner).
- Quickly cool a room with an area of 18 squares using SUB-07HN1.
- Low cost and good technical specifications.
- Clear user manual in Russian.
- When installing the air conditioner in the room there is no unpleasant smell of plastic, which often happens in budget Chinese.
- Installing an air conditioner for professionals takes only 2-3 hours.
- Attractive appearance and beautiful LED display on the indoor unit.
- In the "Sleep" mode it works very quietly.
disadvantages
- Low quality plastic.
- The lack of a video review from the manufacturer, which is always performed by well-known brands.
- The noisy work of the indoor unit, which was regarded by the specialists of the service center as a product defect.
- Before you buy, it’s better to think several times that “Price” or “Quality” is important. When cooling with a SUB-09HN1 air conditioner, a small room of 16 squares, in 3 hours of operation with a set threshold of 160With the temperature dropped just 50C. Money down the drain.
- Low-quality assembly, like most devices made in China.
- Noisy outdoor unit. After calling the master from the service center, it was found that the fan of the external unit was “forgotten” to be fixed at the factory.
- It is difficult to find a specialized service center, because the brand is not yet too developed.
