Split Type Aircon: Which is best?

[sirkosero]

Because it looks better, is more efficient, and is cheaper (surprisingly the inverter split is cheaper than the inverter window).

Like I said, if it needs repairs/maintenance once a year, then that's one day of hassle. The remaining 364 days, I get to enjoy my better looking room and enjoy my electricity savings.

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During the time the LG compressor went kaput, downtime was 3 weeks.

Main problem ng split type is workmanship. Yung fittings madalas nagkakaleak ang nauubos right after the 3 month install warranty. Those flarws also act up sometimes. You dont encounter these problems with wondow types.

Im planning to replace the split type with window.

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[jut703]

During the time the LG compressor went kaput, downtime was 3 weeks.

Main problem ng split type is workmanship. Yung fittings madalas nagkakaleak ang nauubos right after the 3 month install warranty. Those flarws also act up sometimes. You dont encounter these problems with wondow types.

Im planning to replace the split type with window.

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Even assuming 3 weeks, it's not that big a deal since I don't need the aircon all the time. 49 weeks of better looking and more efficient operation still sounds like a good tradeoff.

And that's also why I want to get a higher quality aircon - to avoid breakdowns in the first place. My National aircon in my room hasn't needed any repairs since it was installed 3 yrs ago, and the aircon is 20 yrs old and has moved 3 houses.

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[travajante]

During the time the LG compressor went kaput, downtime was 3 weeks.

Main problem ng split type is workmanship. Yung fittings madalas nagkakaleak ang nauubos right after the 3 month install warranty. Those flarws also act up sometimes. You dont encounter these problems with wondow types.

Im planning to replace the split type with window.

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Keys to splits are to have the least number of seams, have oversized drains & the shortest possible route from indoor to outdoor. Those are where leaks pop 1st.
Ironic how the love for window usually develops from the hate for splits....Love at 1st sight or sound can be shortlived.[emoji852]

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[dr. d]

experience is the better teacher.
'swhy there are voters for split, and there are preferers for window.

[jut703]

The nice looking Panasonic window type inverter doesn't fit my pre-cut enclosure. 500mm cutout vs 560mm width for the Panasonic. The Hitachi fits but looks hideous.

Tapos magkalikod lang talaga yung split type and condenser so very very short tubings, so less chances of leaks. Really leaning towards split type now.

Just deciding on the brand. Will visit a store later, eto prices nila online (free installation):

LG - 27k
Panasonic - 29k
Daikin - 30.5k

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[dr. d]

my colleague had house originally split-airconed.
had to destroy part of the wall after a few years, as they had to look for the leak. the straight, un-coupled tubings were (belatedly bad decisionedly) embedded inside the wall, about a dozen feet or so. the other half of the split was just outside the wall, sitting on the terrace.
window type na siya ngayon.

[travajante]

The nice looking Panasonic window type inverter doesn't fit my pre-cut enclosure. 500mm cutout vs 560mm width for the Panasonic. The Hitachi fits but looks hideous.

Tapos magkalikod lang talaga yung split type and condenser so very very short tubings, so less chances of leaks. Really leaning towards split type now.

Just deciding on the brand. Will visit a store later, eto prices nila online (free installation):

LG - 27k
Panasonic - 29k
Daikin - 30.5k

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What's the floor material under the AC, sir? Wood, Laminate or Ceramic Tile?

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[jut703]

What's the floor material under the AC, sir? Wood, Laminate or Ceramic Tile?

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In the room? Laminate.



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[travajante]

In the room? Laminate.



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Oh, laminates. ...Careful w/ spills. They can bloat. Have you seen how service guys clean splits? They protect the wall with a sheet of plastic curtain that funnels onto a pail. That's the collector for the water they spray onto the indoor unit. Accidental spills aren't uncommon. And, should the unit leak, expect the floor to be collateral damage. Just pay a lil extra attention.
All that said, if you're still leaning split, stay w/ Daikin; limit your weld seams to 2, if possible; line an oversized properly sloped drain; insulate well & do not embed em lines. Oh, ideally no fixed mounted appliances under the wall unit....And don't ever go cassette....You should be ok. If you fear the hassle, you can cut the journey & go Hitachi window....that's a well rated one.[emoji4]


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[jut703]

Oh, laminates. ...Careful w/ spills. They can bloat. Have you seen how service guys clean splits? They protect the wall with a sheet of plastic curtain that funnels onto a pail. That's the collector for the water they spray onto the indoor unit. Accidental spills aren't uncommon. And, should the unit leak, expect the floor to be collateral damage. Just pay a lil extra attention.
All that said, if you're still leaning split, stay w/ Daikin; limit your weld seams to 2, if possible; line an oversized properly sloped drain; insulate well & do not embed em lines. Oh, ideally no fixed mounted appliances under the wall unit....And don't ever go cassette....You should be ok. If you fear the hassle, you can cut the journey & go Hitachi window....that's a well rated one.[emoji4]


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Really not digging the Hitachi's looks:



Also only has a 12.3 EER.

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