Split Type Aircon: Which is best?

[jodski]

This one did a great job of considerably reducing my electric bill.

Barely a year old, we only turn this off when we leave or when it’s time for me to clean it so most of the time it’s running for 24 hours.




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[StockEngine]

So many posts on FB with conflicting advices. Some say don't use the aircon or it'll clog with ash or the ash will cause some kind of short circuit. Concepcion Industries says it's perfectly fine to use it.

So, which is correct?

I actually think it's okay to use it dahil air intake comes from indoor air. The outdoor unit blows air outwards naman.

Indoor unit filter should be cleaned anyways.

Outdoor unit needs cleaning, just hose it off.

I dont think any units got short circuited outside the heavily affected areas.

[xwangbu]

This one did a great job of considerably reducing my electric bill.

Barely a year old, we only turn this off when we leave or when it’s time for me to clean it so most of the time it’s running for 24 hours.




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my wife bought this, too. mid last year yata.
sulit sa sala pag tambay mga kids.

[bugoys]

A friend recently opened a shop at a mall and the contractor installed a Samsung 360° cassette type. I noticed that when their shop is full, around 20-22 people, plus lights, it gets kinda warm (though, no complaints naman from customers). Much colder pa sa common area ng mall compared sa loob. Do you think its under powered?

Additionally, the thermostat setting is always at 18deg, the lowest I think. Is it ok to keep it that way? Wala bang masisira prematurely if its always at max temp (lowest)? Also, they notice na sobrang bilis dumumi nung filter, and they said na, everytime gusto linisin ung filter, they need to secure a permit with pay pa ata. So very cumbersome, parang dapat daw nag tap na lang sila ng ac sa mall, rather than putting up their own.

Lastly, should a household ac be treated like an auto ac, wherein you put the full blast blower on first for a couple of mins before and after switching it off?

Appreciate the response/s.

[WallyWest]

AFAIK, inverters are already fully automatic. It goes full blast while the room is still warm and gradually goes on low power (but keeps the compressor running) once the desired temp is reached. That is what makes it so energy efficient. Therefore, there's no need for putting it on fan then switching manually to cooling mode.

If the room gets warm when it's filled with people, then that means the horsepower rating is not enough for the given space. When considering the specs of the AC, it's not just the room size that's considered. Things that produce heat within the room such as appliances, stoves/ovens (if any), and, yes, human bodies should have been factored in.

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[WallyWest]

Anyone here who DIYs their split-type AC cleaning? I just had our AC cleaned ang noticed na pressure washer lang ginagamit for everything.

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[shadow]

Anyone here who DIYs their split-type AC cleaning? I just had our AC cleaned ang noticed na pressure washer lang ginagamit for everything.

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Kaya kung kaya but not worth the effort. Magbayad ka na lang ng gagawa.


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[oj88]

Anyone here who DIYs their split-type AC cleaning? I just had our AC cleaned ang noticed na pressure washer lang ginagamit for everything.

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I just cleaned mine yesterday. Two units... LG 2.5HP and a Samsung 1.5HP inverter splits.

Equipment list: Pressure washer, an A/C cleaning cover, a water hose, a bucket and a 3-step A-ladder. I have my kids as helpers.

Saved at least 3k. Wala pang nabasag na clips or bent evaporator fins. Walang malasakit karamihan ng mga commercial cleaners.

[papi smith]

Kaya kung kaya but not worth the effort. Magbayad ka na lang ng gagawa.


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Yep sa window type ac ko, 500 lang ang charge per unit, and besides, ang bigat ng unit, i-pull out mo pa, dismantle and assemble. AC tech pa ang naglilinis, sideline nila, nakilala ko sila kasi nung mag reklamo ako sa new ac ko, sila ang pinadalang tech ng Condura.

I also like the fact na power washer lang gamit, no harmful chemicals that eat away at surfaces,

[JohnM]

Got inspired and hosed down the outdoor unit of our 9-month-old 2.5hp Panasonic. It was under cover inside the garage so I didn't expect it to be very dirty but no. May bits of Taal pang sumama. The water that drained out was black for a long time. Will just clean the indoor unit's filters for the meantime habang wala pa akong cleaning cover.

Now figuring out kung abot ang hose sa 2nd floor balcony for the 2hp Panasonic's outdoor unit.