When it comes to the need to regulate the temperature of a spacious room, in most cases the choice is made in favor of the purchase and installation of a cassette air conditioner. He copes well with his task in offices, shops, halls, public catering places and large-sized housing, evenly distributing the supplied air.
Cassette Air Conditioner - Features
The device of the cassette air conditioner is not based on two units, one is placed outside the conditioned space (usually on the outside wall), the other is inside. The cassette air conditioner is a ceiling air-conditioner, a false ceiling is required for its mounting. Installation of the cassette air conditioner becomes possible when the distance between the ceiling space varies within 25-40 cm, depending on the model chosen. For installation on the ceiling, channel and cassette air conditioners are suitable, but unlike the channel air conditioners, cassette split systems deliver air through the lower panel, where the distribution louver is provided. Typically, cassette-type air conditioners are equipped with standard functions: raising and lowering the air temperature, cleaning with filters and ventilation. The power and movement of air flows can be controlled using the remote control.
Advantages and disadvantages of the cassette air conditioner
The advantages of the cassette system of air conditioning include the following indicators:
- The cassette air conditioner moves the air simultaneously in four directions, which leads to a rapid achievement of the desired temperature. Also, the ability to block the flow to certain sides and regulate the flow direction with the help of mobile blinds, makes the work of the air conditioner comfortable for people in the room.
- The principle of operation of a cassette air conditioner reduces the cost of climate control, since it alone manages to exchange air in large rooms, where it would be necessary to install 2-3 wall split systems.
- The outer panel of the ceiling unit does not spoil the interior of the room, unobtrusively mounted in the ceiling and showing only the decorative grille, the size of which corresponds to the parameters of a conventional finishing tile for a ceiling of 600 × 600 mm.
- Some models have the function of supplying outdoor air.
- Cassette conditioners work absolutely noiselessly.
In the category of minuses, the following points can be noted:
- Install this kind of air conditioner is possible only in the space of the false ceiling.
- For the effective operation of a cassette air conditioner, a room height of at least 3 meters is required.
- Such a plus as the supply of fresh air is relative, since its share can be only a tenth of the total flow.
What to consider when choosing a cassette air conditioner?
If all the conditions necessary for the installation of a climatic system of a cassette type are met, then its selection can be determined by the type of device. For example, inverter cassette conditioners are preferable to those that operate without an inverter, since they are able to create the desired room temperature faster, work quietly and more economically. You can also find a cassette air conditioner with air supply not in four directions, but in one or two, for some rooms it will be more expedient and more economical.
Regardless of which model and manufacturer you prefer, it is important that the installation and cleaning of the cassette air conditioner are carried out only by professionals - this will extend the time and quality of the system's service. Independently, you can monitor the cleanliness of the exterior decorative panel, it is easy to remove and easy to clean.