In the East European market a few years ago there were air conditioners of inverter type, which quickly gained popularity. This technology was developed, which is not surprising in Japan. The phrase "inverter air conditioner" means that it is not necessary to solve the issues of adjusting the compressor's capacity, since the air conditioner will independently determine the temperature set by the console and keep it in the room, constantly turning on and off. Inverter technology in air conditioners makes it possible to vary the power of the device without human intervention.
Principle of operation
The word "inverter" has a number of meanings, but for air conditioners it is treated as a variable-capacity compressor, that is, a compressor that varies its capacity depending on the conditions in which it operates. The main and the main difference between the inverter air conditioner and the usual one is that it can increase the speed without external interventions with the increase in heat supply in the room. If the temperature rises, then a larger amount of the conditioned air cold extinguishes these heat inflows. If they are minimal, then the compressor works at the lowest speed. Thus, inverter power control of the air conditioner allows maintaining the temperature at the required mark.
Non-inverting air conditioners work differently. After switching on they supply cold to the room, gradually bringing the temperature to the set temperature, and then, upon reaching it, the compressor automatically turns off. When the room gets warmer by 4-5 degrees, it turns on again and works at a stable rotation speed. That is, the temperature is constantly changing in the room, and the microclimate is characterized by instability.
Advantages of inverter air conditioners
Without a doubt, the advantages of inverter air conditioners are obvious.
- Firstly, they react more accurately to the temperature differences in the rooms and constantly maintain it at the level set by the remote control. If for conventional air conditioners an error of up to 3 degrees is allowed, the conditioners of the inverter split systems are "mistaken" no more than half a degree.
- Secondly, the principle of operation of the inverter air conditioner, which consists in changing the compressor capacity, allows saving energy consumption. You, depending on the chosen model, can save on average about 30%.
- Thirdly, each start of the compressor in a conventional air conditioner is associated with flowing into the crankcase of the oil. This leads to an increase in wear and tear. Inverter models of this lack are lacking, since the compressor is lubricated constantly as needed. In addition, the parts that are rubbed, in these air conditioners are smaller, which greatly increases the working life.
Of course, inverter air conditioners have flaws, but fortunately, in this case it is the only one - the price. Yes, and that relative, because the difference of 35-40% will pay off fairly quickly, given the significant reduction in electricity costs. In addition, with the purchase of such an air conditioner, you will no longer need to purchase heaters for your home , since all inverter systems work for heating.
Before choosing an air conditioner and deciding which inverter air conditioner or conventional one is needed, it is necessary to estimate such parameters as the number of people in the room, its purpose and the frequency of visits. If the room often changes the number of people present, then sudden temperature changes are likely. And this is a direct "indication" for the purchase of inverter air conditioning systems.
Speaking of the leading manufacturers of this product, Daikin, as well as Mitsubishi Electric, Sharp, Panasonic, General, Toshiba and Hitachi are considered world leaders. Also good results are demonstrated by manufacturers from China - Haier, Midea and Gree.