What threatens the choice of poor-quality floor air conditioning

Floor air conditioners attract many buyers who are unable to install a stationary split system. However, buying equipment from an unscrupulous seller, you can get quite what was expected. Not all consultants' promises are true.

What problems can owners of floor air conditioners face, reviews of which there are a lot on the network?

Problems with floor air conditioners

• The need for hot air to escape. To do this, use ventilation or a hole in the window (wall). This problem is faced by buyers who do not really understand the principle of operation of floor air conditioners. And most of them subsequently write angry reviews on outdoor air conditioner forums. Of course, a pipe stretched across the entire apartment will not please many;
• Noisy work. According to reviews, floor air conditioners really work very loudly. The noise level averages 49 to 50 decibels. An acceptable level for living quarters is 39 decibels. That is, at 50 it is almost impossible to sleep. This must be known in advance;
• The need to add water. Some models, which include floor air conditioners without ducts, have a certain level of water in the tank, providing a normal cooling cycle. Sometimes water will have to be refilled once every 2 days, and sometimes once every 3 hours. This is also a serious inconvenience. Therefore, you should carefully read the instructions in advance, as well as reviews from the forums about floor air conditioners;
• Small condensate tank. During operation of the air conditioner with the air duct, condensation forms. To drain it, there is a drainage tank. The larger it is, the less often it is necessary to empty it. Sometimes the collector is purchased separately. This will also have to be taken care of in advance.

What surprises should you expect from a poor-quality air conditioner?

• Reviews of floor-mounted air conditioners without an air duct say that certain models blow air jerky, unevenly;
• Some sellers do not check the equipment on site. Having brought the air conditioner home, the buyer is faced with a completely inoperative device that does not even turn on. By the way, this is the seller’s integrity problem. Good stores test all equipment before selling;
• According to a number of reviews, floor air conditioners without an air duct suffer from weak wheels. With frequent movement, they can break off;
• If the case is made of low-quality plastic, it will turn yellow in a year or two;
• Air conditioners of cheap manufacturers are also distinguished by “gluttony”.

Energy consumption above 1 kilowatt per hour on cooling is an inadmissible luxury.