These days, mini split air conditioners are creating a lot of buzz. According to the US Department of Energy, these air conditioners have the capacity to reduce energy loss by almost 30%.
In addition to being cost effective, these ductless air conditioners also provide more flexibility and safety. If you are intending to buy a split air conditioner, then Fujitsu mini split air conditioner is the best for you.
There are several features that make Fujitsu split air conditioner ideal for your home. Let’s consider them one by one.
The design
Fujitsu mini split air conditioner consists of two units; the indoor unit called the air handler or evaporator and the outdoor unit called the condenser or compressor. Both the units are connected to each other by a conduit that consists of a power cable, copper tubing and a drain for the condenser. A 3-inch hole is required to tie both the units together.
All in all, unlike the conventional air-duct air conditioners, these air conditioners are aesthetically pleasing. They are neither bulky nor do they require any special structural alterations. As the inner unit can either be mounted on the ceiling or hung on the wall, these air conditioners provide a lot of flexibility. Moreover, they are easy to install and they can be fully controlled via a remote.
The only disadvantage with respect to design is that mini split air conditioners from Fujitsu are only available in one standard color, beige. Presently, alternate colors are not available. Furthermore, evaporators also cannot be painted.
The benefits
The chief benefits of a Fujitsu mini split air conditioner are as follows:
- Less noisy- In the case of ductless split air conditioners, the noise-making components like compressor and motors are installed outside. Due to this, the air conditioner operates quietly.
- Require minimum structural alterations - The inner and outer components of the air conditioner can be connected through a 3-inch hole. This is the only structural alteration that is required.
- Energy efficient – The greatest benefit of Fujitsu mini split air conditioner is that it is very energy efficient and thus, also cost effective. As this type of split air conditioner doesn’t have any duct, therefore the energy loss is reduced by almost 30%. Energy saving directly translates into cost saving.
- Individual zoning – Unlike the central air systems that cool or heat all the areas equally, ductless split air conditioners make individual zoning possible due to which only the occupied areas are heated or cooled and not the remaining areas. As many as four air handlers can be installed in different regions of the house, and they all require only one condenser. The individual zoning feature also reduces electricity bill to a great extent.
- Eco-friendly – These air conditioners do not cause the depletion of the ozone layer and hence, they are very environment-friendly.
- Enhance safety and security – Last, but not the least; Fujitsu split air conditioner doesn’t require any kind of windows or large holes. In this manner, such an air conditioner keeps away the intruders and gives your home a pleasant view.
Installation
As far as the installation of Fujitsu mini split air conditioner is concerned, it is certainly easy, but you cannot do it on your own. A qualified installer would be required to drill the hole, fix the conduit and the condensate drain, and finally, charge the air conditioner with the right amount of coolant. He will also help you to demarcate the zones for better results.
Price
Fujitsu split air conditioner is certainly costly, but it is very sturdy and doesn’t require too much of maintenance. Additionally, it also effectively reduces your electricity bill. One more thing that makes the high-price acceptable is the warranty; the company provides 2-years warranty on the parts and 6-years warranty on the compressor.
The discussion in above paragraphs candidly states that ductless mini spilt air conditioner is the best air conditioner that money can buy. If you take into account the various benefits that these split air conditioners offer, then the installations hassles and exorbitant price can be safely overlooked. In the long run, your mini split air conditioner will give you true value for your money.
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Don’t buy a Fujitsu, when a part breaks it takes the NJ head office 3 months to receive part from plant in China or Japan!!! Mine broke after only 2 years of use and I only have 3 months of heat a year.
I suggest a Mitsubishi, cheaper and much easier to repair.
Thank You for sharing your experience! Can You refere your model?
It makes you believe that engineers today are all on crack. I had three Fujitsu units and after one year they all started to pour water inside. The filters were always kept clean but it turns out that enough dust gets through to clog the drain and also turn the fan into a solid object. Service tech had to completely disassemble the unit before it could be cleaned ($800 each).
I can’t believe that I’m the only one this has happened to. To make matters worse, I finally threw out the Fujitsus and replaced them with LG. These are not much better and beginning to have the same problem.
My question is this: just how hard would it to be to make the fan assembly accessible from the side where you could remove a few screws, unplug and slide the whole damned thing out to be cleaned? Don’t these idiots know that this needs to be done on a regular basis?
My Fujitsu split interior unit is making noise. The fan inside is more noisy than outside unit??
I had a fujitsu split ductless installed 5 years ago. It has not worked for the last 3 summers. The jerk who installed it is nowhere to be found. Every summer they put in new freon only to leak again by the next summer. I was told the leak is too costly to find and would be better off to buy a new unit. Maybe this jerk has more money than i do. I hav e called fujitsu for help to no avail, they could not care any less. I will never ever buy their product nor will i recommend it . Pissed off in Maspeth.
very very bad
very noisy
the plastic makes all the time noises crack clic clic = boring
Maryann
Check the flare nut connections with soapy solution. The “tec” probably used the wrong flare nuts.
The units come with special ones to compensate the high pressure of R-410A
Its very very cheaply and comfortable likes many people.