Split Type Aircon: Which is best?

[dr. d]

Convenience and not necessarily better performance.


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my needs are satisfied.
my costs are acceptable.

[shadow]

my needs are satisfied.

Because yours is window type friendly as you said. The hole is existing but if there is none then split type will be in the running.

Less damage to the wall if one has to carved out hole for A/C
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[dr. d]

Because yours is window type friendly as you said. The hole is existing but if there is none then split type will be in the running.


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damage to the wall is probably the least of one's troubles.
i figure, one rectangular hole is cheaper and easier to create and maintain than...
much smaller holes thru the wall + a weather-protected outside housing or platform with electrical works + long insulated tubings and fittings that do not drip or leak + installation of unit.

but if creating that rectangular hole in the wall is non-negotiable (structural issues, real estate property issues, building code, etc), then that is when split type becomes one of necessity and not choice.

[Archerfish]

damage to the wall is probably the least of one's troubles.
i figure, one rectangular hole is cheaper and easier to create and maintain than...
much smaller holes thru the wall + a weather-protected outside housing or platform with electrical works + long insulated tubings and fittings that do not drip or leak + installation of unit.

but if creating that rectangular hole in the wall is non-negotiable (structural issues, real estate property issues, building code, etc), then that is when split type becomes one of necessity and not choice.

This is what I also tell to my friends, unless the aesthetic design is a real issue. Regarding noise, the inverter window type is somehow "quiet" when compared to traditional air conditioning units.

[XTO]

Yung isang room ko wala pang hole for the window type kaya I was considering spilt type para mas maliit yung hole. Pero after researching I ended up with window type inverters dahil sa cost ng maintenance. I was suprised na tahimik din pala pag window type na inverter.

Yup lalo kung may pwesto naman sa likod. Dati nga Hitachi inverter WT lang tipo ko ngayon meron na rin Panasonic. Madali naman magpalit kahit every 5 years

CW-XS18VPH (1HP) Inverter - Panasonic Philippines
CW-XS128VPH (1.5HP) Inverter - Panasonic Philippines

[XTO]

Because yours is window type friendly as you said. The hole is existing but if there is none then split type will be in the running.

Less damage to the wall if one has to carved out hole for A/C
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Tama, esp sa mga condo. Kawawa kapit unit kung WT mga nakasalpak.

[papi smith]

I agree, 5 years is an acceptable window type a/c life for me, depreciation wise. Worst case scenario is 3 years, break-even point between inverter and non-inverter.

Yup lalo kung may pwesto naman sa likod. Dati nga Hitachi inverter WT lang tipo ko ngayon meron na rin Panasonic. Madali naman magpalit kahit every 5 years

CW-XS18VPH (1HP) Inverter - Panasonic Philippines
CW-XS128VPH (1.5HP) Inverter - Panasonic Philippines

[mindz888]

mga sir balak ko po bumili split type aircon inverter daikin 1hp sa ray and j's ok ba sila mag kabit ng aircon sino po dito mga nakabili sa kanila sila po pinakamura eh...

[Archerfish]

I agree, 5 years is an acceptable window type a/c life for me, depreciation wise. Worst case scenario is 3 years, break-even point between inverter and non-inverter.

We have this unit since 2007, Kelvinator. My wife chose the unit and the size, I find it's​ power a bit "small" for daytime use. She didn't know that the walls being exposed to the sun should be considered for the power requirements. She simply asked those guys from the store. I was out for a year and when I came home, it's already installed.

I'm not complaining, it has served its purpose and we are satisfied. Recently, I brought it in a shop to replace the starting capacitor. I could have done it myself​, have I known that "single phase sound" is the indication for a failed capacitor.

[Archerfish]

mga sir balak ko po bumili split type aircon inverter daikin 1hp sa ray and j's ok ba sila mag kabit ng aircon sino po dito mga nakabili sa kanila sila po pinakamura eh...

Sometimes, I consider the price secondary if there's a nearby services center. I go straight to them and see the lowest price that they can offer.

If no one here in this forum can testify of the reputation of the shop you mentioned, your alternative is to there and "interview" the customers.

[dr. d]

unless the aircon is of a special type, aircon repair is usually de cajon.
i call up the repairman, who comes to the house and fixes it there. if a part is needed and he did not bring it, he comes back later that day.
we live in a place where such parts are not difficult to get.

it is not easy to pull out that heavy aircon, load it in the car, and drive to the shop. then, once repaired, do the reverse.

[Archerfish]

unless the aircon is of a special type, aircon repair is usually de cajon.
i call up the repairman, who comes to the house and fixes it there. if a part is needed and he did not bring it, he comes back later that day.
we live in a place where such parts are not difficult to get.

it is not easy to pull out that heavy aircon, load it in the car, and drive to the shop. then, once repaired, do the reverse.

Why I haven't thought of it to just call them? Well, it so happened that it was 4 PM and my wife will not have a goodnight sleep if it won't be repaired right away. If I were to call, the repair guy will surely come the next day.

If my wife won't have a goodnight sleep, I might not have my 2 AM routine. There, that makes it urgent and necessary.

[dr. d]

Why I haven't thought of it to just call them? Well, it so happened that it was 4 PM and my wife will not have a goodnight sleep if it won't be repaired right away. If I were to call, the repair guy will surely come the next day.

If my wife won't have a goodnight sleep, I might not have my 2 AM routine. There, that makes it urgent and necessary.

"kawawa ka naman."
when this sort of thing happens to me, i just walk over to my son's room. he has a good aircon.

[Archerfish]

"kawawa ka naman."
when this sort of thing happens to me, i just walk over to my son's room. he has a good aircon.

It's the 2 AM routine, when "everybody" is asleep and deeply sleeping! That is my greatest concern!!!
[emoji1]

[dr. d]

It's the 2 AM routine, when "everybody" is asleep and deeply sleeping! That is my greatest concern!!!
[emoji1]

errr... what is this 2 am routine?

[Archerfish]

errr... what is this 2 am routine?

How do I say it here? I know! Exercise, "exercise with partner".
[emoji1]

Please don't ask what particular exercise that I do, as I have read in the forum's rules and regulations that it is prohibited to mention it and much more to discuss it that I will be banned.

In the absence of rules and regulations, there might be minors here.

So, I'm out of here.

[dr. d]

How do I say it here? I know! Exercise, "exercise with partner".
[emoji1]

Please don't ask what particular exercise that I do, as I have read in the forum's rules and regulations that it is prohibited to mention it and much more to discuss it that I will be banned.

In the absence of rules and regulations, there might be minors here.

So, I'm out of here.

in that case,
i might just go out and buy a new aircon and bring it home and install it, myself!
ansons closes at 9 pm. and i have been known to make the closing sale at 9:15 pm.

[Archerfish]

in that case,
i might just go out and buy a new aircon and bring it home and install it, myself!
ansons closes at 9 pm. and i have been known to make the closing sale at 9:15 pm.

Then, we are now in the same frequency! [emoji1]

[dr. d]

Then, we are now in the same frequency! [emoji1]

and in full agreement, 101% !

[willownavarro]

What's the diff between full dc and standard inverter when it comes to savings? Does it really have a big effect? Asking because not sure if I should just stick to the standard one or upgrade to the full dc.

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