Split Type Aircon: Which is best?

[shadow]

Mukhang me bad experience si travajante sa split type.. Well look for good installer and invest on good quality foam insulation sa piping.. Use 1" size pipe as drain pipe. Importante kung maiiwasan yung mahabang linya.. Tama ka mas malapit yung blower sa condenser mas maganda [emoji16]

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I have one split type gumamit ng 40+ feet of tubing dahil sa likod ko pinakabotnyin outdoor unit para hinde nakikita sa harap ng bahay


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[travajante]

Mukhang me bad experience si travajante sa split type.. Well look for good installer and invest on good quality foam insulation sa piping.. Use 1" size pipe as drain pipe. Importante kung maiiwasan yung mahabang linya.. Tama ka mas malapit yung blower sa condenser mas maganda [emoji16]

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Nah, I just shared the pros, cons & measures needed. We even specify a minimum of 1.25" PPR drain, not blue. Splits are ideally installed along perimeter walls, where possible, to avoid lines running thru ceilings. If unavoidable, the insulated lines must be laid on gutter trays or thru pipes...I can go on & on.
Though I find joy in those of others, leak therapy isn't fun. Leaks can leave indelible scars, literally & figuratively.[emoji17]
Please don't get me wrong...I'm not anti-anything here. Just sharing to help prevent splitphobia.

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[travajante]

Basta ako personal experience ko mas okay split type. We used to be all window-type before. Ngayon isa nalang yung window type namin, nasira pa. So now I have to buy 3 aircons instead of just 2. [emoji23]

Super mas tahimik when I switched from window to split. Also the aesthetics of the room, sobrang mas malinis tingnan.

Never naging bothersome for me maintenance. Tagal na rin naming naka-split type sa bahay and never ko naexperience yung mga hassle na sinasabi dito. Kaya nga kung first-hand experience ang best basis, ok na ok ako sa split type.

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My exposure is a bit different. We get called to restore whatever the AC guys can't put back post-repair/replacement.[emoji17]

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[jut703]

My exposure is a bit different. We get called to restore whatever the AC guys can't put back post-repair/replacement.[emoji17]

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In other words you get called when there's a problem. Which is why our experiences are different.

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[shadow]

In other words you get called when there's a problem. Which is why our experiences are different.

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And mga assuming mga naayos ni Trava wala ng naging issue so walang problema pala talaga split type a/c


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[dr. d]

And mga assuming mga naayos ni Trava wala ng naging issue so walang problema pala talaga split type a/c


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the nature of the split type, IS the problem. it comes in two assemblies, with prima donna tubings in between.
travs is just trying to fix problems arising therein.
jut is lucky. his splits are behaving well.
heh heh.

[StockEngine]

And mga assuming mga naayos ni Trava wala ng naging issue so walang problema pala talaga split type a/c


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cant ignore the facts

[travajante]

In other words you get called when there's a problem. Which is why our experiences are different.

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There's no fun in fixing flaws caused by those outside our coverage. Hence, we try to provide detailed guidelines for the AC guys to comply w/ on new installs....to prevent split-trauma, sir.

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[go-to-guy]

They both have pros and cons. For me, split type is for aesthetics. It's just weird that before my split type would leak every six months while I never had a problem with window type even if I don't have it cleaned for years. What I don't like about window type is the hole in the wall (which is minor).

[jut703]

Parang sinasabi niyo mag-Vios nalang lahat ng tao kasi pag high end na kotse na maraming features mas maraming pwedeng masira.

Well ako ok lang yung tradeoff na yun basta ayoko ng panget at maingay. [emoji23]

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[StockEngine]

Parang sinasabi niyo mag-Vios nalang lahat ng tao kasi pag high end na kotse na maraming features mas maraming pwedeng masira.

Well ako ok lang yung tradeoff na yun basta ayoko ng panget at maingay. [emoji23]

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I'd go for the most advanced unit. Be eagle eyed on the copper installation. drain pipe and wiring.

[WallyWest]

Was planning on having holes for window type a/c punched through the walls prior to the turnover of our house but, alas, we lacked the funds to purchase a/c units then (actually, ngayon na 5 months after wala pa ring funds) para makuha yung dapat na sukat. Now, split na lang ang pipiliin ko talaga dahil laking hassle na kung magpapabutas pa nang malaki sa pader.

Pag split-type ba butas lang ba para sa tubes ang gagawin? Papano wirings? May wall sockets na kasi sa walls for a/c. Magagamit ba yun?

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[dr. d]

Was planning on having holes for window type a/c punched through the walls prior to the turnover of our house but, alas, we lacked the funds to purchase a/c units then (actually, ngayon na 5 months after wala pa ring funds) para makuha yung dapat na sukat. Now, split na lang ang pipiliin ko talaga dahil laking hassle na kung magpapabutas pa nang malaki sa pader.

Pag split-type ba butas lang ba para sa tubes ang gagawin? Papano wirings? May wall sockets na kasi sa walls for a/c. Magagamit ba yun?

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nagpabutas kami dati ng aircon rectangulo. no problem. no issues. no regrets.
...as long as there is no compromise in structural strength.

years later, we replaced the old aircon with a smaller, newer one. we could have spent more, but... pinasakan na lang namin ng kahoy yung butas, at pina-beautify yung paligid.

[travajante]

nagpabutas kami dati ng aircon rectangulo. no problem. no issues. no regrets.
...as long as there is no compromise in structural strength.

years later, we replaced the old aircon with a smaller, newer one. pinasakan lang namin ng kahoy yung butas, at pina-beautify yung paligid.

Privileged & blessed to have a handful of physician friends. 1 common thing I've observed....Most, if not all, are practical thinkers who study options keenly. Bow & salute![emoji120]

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[dr. d]

Privileged & blessed to have a handful of physician friends. 1 common thing I've observed....Most, if not all, are practical thinkers who study options keenly. Bow & salute![emoji120]

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it's part of the professional way of thinking, what with having to deal with all sorts of patients' pocketbooks.
also, it's dad's way... "mahal yan! heto na lang.. mas mura na, mas matibay pa. huwag nyo lang i-sali sa beauty contest".
(yes, that's where i got one of my favorite quotes.)
but thank you.

[travajante]

it's part of the professional way of thinking, what with having to deal with all sorts of patients' pocketbooks.
also, it's dad's way... "mahal yan! heto na lang.. mas mura na, mas matibay pa. huwag nyo lang i-sali sa beauty contest".
(yes, that's where i got one of my favorite quotes.)
but thank you.

Lol'd * pocketbooks.[emoji1787]
Your old man & mine, same breed. I grew up watching him overbuild everything.[emoji4]

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[jut703]

So to summarize:

Window type:
Pros: Simple to install and maintain
Cons: Panget itsura, maingay, limited inverter choices

Split type:
Pros: Looks clean and unobtrusive, higher EER vs window (even inverter window), quieter
Cons: Maselan maintenance and kailangan maingat installation

Between the two, yung cons ng split type pwedeng mamitigate if you install properly a d get a reputable brand. Travs already shared very helpful advice on how to mitigate the cons of a split type (thanks a lot bro!). Yung cons ng window type yun na talaga yun wala ka na magagawa.

To each his own, but after weighing all the factors, split type preference ko.

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[travajante]

Was planning on having holes for window type a/c punched through the walls prior to the turnover of our house but, alas, we lacked the funds to purchase a/c units then (actually, ngayon na 5 months after wala pa ring funds) para makuha yung dapat na sukat. Now, split na lang ang pipiliin ko talaga dahil laking hassle na kung magpapabutas pa nang malaki sa pader.

Pag split-type ba butas lang ba para sa tubes ang gagawin? Papano wirings? May wall sockets na kasi sa walls for a/c. Magagamit ba yun?

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Some splits require the power source outside by the condensing unit, some by the interior unit. Consult your supplier/tech on the chosen brand/model's requirement. It's ideal to install on perimeter walls (as you would a window) & try not to embed lines. The drawback? It's not gonna be pretty outside as it will be inside. The shorter the line route, the more efficient.
On conrete wall boring for Window units, it's a simple cut & chip. An hour or 2's work. To prevent wall repainting, precision measurements, alignment & edge cutting are needed inside & out. It's possible to chip thru a clean rectangle. The vertical dimension of the hole should be about 15mm over the Window AC's vertical side measurement to allow for sloped install.

So to summarize:

Window type:
Pros: Simple to install and maintain
Cons: Panget itsura, maingay, limited inverter choices

Split type:
Pros: Looks clean and unobtrusive, higher EER vs window (even inverter window), quieter
Cons: Maselan maintenance and kailangan maingat installation

Between the two, yung cons ng split type pwedeng mamitigate if you install properly a d get a reputable brand. Travs already shared very helpful advice on how to mitigate the cons of a split type (thanks a lot bro!). Yung cons ng window type yun na talaga yun wala ka na magagawa.

To each his own, but after weighing all the factors, split type preference ko.

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Anytime, good sir. Enjoy your new ACs.

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[jmaquitania]

Same room area, same manner of usage. 1HP to 2HP units. Alin ang the best in terms of efficiency in cooling performance, tipid sa kuryente, tibay, warranty, customer support and price, in the long run? I've seen the following brands sa showrooms:

- Carrier (#1 in the market daw)
- Kolin
- Panasonic (features an inverter daw)
- Mitsubishi
- Samsung
- General Electric
- Whirlpool

Most if not all offers free installation(includes copper tubes, etc) for a max of 10 feet only. Brackets are not free and usually around 3K.

I just got my split type aircon installed a 2 months ago and it was cool and economical. My electric bill was only 1k. I didn't use it that much since it is december. An accumulated 72 hours is my estimated use before billing. It was an LG Dual Inverter Type. Check this video link if you wanna see it Split Type Aircon Installation LG Dual Inverter - YouTube

[JohnM]

Trying to decide between LG and Daikin. Naka IOT na kasi ang LG washer/dryer namin and the app notifies me kung tapos na ang cycle. This is helpful dahil nasa roof deck ang machine. Is the Daikin app helpful? At least if I get another LG kasi I only need one app to monitor several appliances but most of the folks here recommend Daikin.