The French manufacturer of HVAC equipment was established in 1947, its products appeared on the Russian market in 2004. It specializes in the production of household air conditioners, industrial and commercial installations, including Airwell VRF. They are designed for multi-zone climate control in different rooms of the same building.
Airwell air conditioner classification
The company's activities can be conditionally divided into two areas - the manufacture of household air conditioners and commercial (industrial) models. The brand was one of the first to create a unique microclimate control system - wine cellar air conditioning. Advantages - reliability, large assortment, efficiency of work.
Classification of Airwell air conditioners by design and operation features:
- Household systems designed to maintain the temperature regime in the rooms of a house or apartment. This function is performed by split air conditioners or multi-split systems. The latter are designed to serve several rooms.
- Floor and ceiling. The best option for an office or sales area.
- Airwell cassette air conditioners can serve a large area at the same time, since air is supplied from four sides of the structure at once.
- A professional duct air conditioner Airwell delivers chilled air streams to the piping system. They can be used to create comfortable conditions in several rooms of the building at the same time.
- Column-shaped devices. They have great performance.
- Rooftop models. Heated or cooled air enters through a duct system.
The difference between household and commercial models is not only in functionality, but also in the cost of maintenance. This must be considered before purchasing. Wine cellar systems are particularly complex.
When choosing, it is important to take into account not only the total area of the room, but also the height of the ceilings. The volume of the room depends on this. For the maximum permissible value, refer to the operating instructions.
Popular models of air conditioners
The selection of industrial or commercial climate systems must be done professionally. So, when choosing the characteristics of the optimal model of the Airwell fwde ybde 024 floor-to-ceiling air conditioner, the direction of the air flow, power, surface material where the indoor unit will be installed is taken into account.
For domestic airwell systems, it is important to know the nominal power indicator, air flow volume, operating modes and operational characteristics - the minimum outside temperature, the frequency of service, the type of refrigerant.
For a preliminary analysis, it is proposed to compare several popular household models of Airwell air conditioners.
HDD series
Modern Airwell hdd air conditioners are inverter, which has a positive effect on energy savings and the speed of room cooling. They have a standard design and can be used in commercial or residential applications.
Features:
- an antibacterial filter is installed in the indoor unit;
- cooling power - from 2.6 to 6.45 kW;
- performs the function of air purification.
Cost - from 31,000 rubles.
Air conditioners of this series can operate at outdoor temperatures up to -15 ° C, which is convenient for the climatic features of Russia.
HGD series
It has a unique design - there are wavy lines on the surface of the indoor unit. A modern display system for current parameters has been implemented. The values on the LED screen are visible through the plastic.
Characteristics:
- cooling power indicator - from 2.6 to 3.5 kW;
- internal block depth - up to 159 mm;
- there is an inverter.
Cost - from 66125 rubles.
These models use R410A environmentally friendly refrigerant. An additional positive property is the low rate of evaporation from the system.
HHF series
A budget option that does not use inverter technology. They are characterized by a classic appearance, an optimal set of functions. Reliability of work is noted. The advantage is low cost maintenance.
Characteristics:
- cooling power - from 2.2 to 6.15 kW;
- there is a heating and ventilation function;
- a photocatalytic and antibacterial filter has been added to the design.
Price - from 12 670 p.
The table shows the comparative characteristics of the models.
| Model | Power, kWt | Minimum outside temperature, ° C | Price |
| HHF 007-N11 | 2,2 | -7 | 12600 |
| HDD 009-N11 | 2,6 | -15 | 31625 |
| HGD 009-N11 | 2,6 | -15 | 66125 |
The best option would be HDD series air conditioners. If it is necessary to combine a unique design and the best performance, it is recommended to opt for HGD models.
Airwell Control Panel and Air Conditioning Instructions
Changes in the operation of climate systems are performed in two ways - using the remote control or buttons located on the indoor unit. The latter applies only if there are problems with the remote control for the Airwell air conditioner.
The customization features are described in the manual and are as follows:
- the presence of automatic and sleep modes;
- the minimum temperature change is 1 ° С;
- when the limit of the permissible heating (cooling) value is exceeded, the inscription "LO" appears.
The settings are intuitive, but to fully use all the capabilities of the air conditioner, you need to read the manual.
Airwell air conditioner error codes
The accompanying manual does not contain error codes; instead, the frequent causes of malfunction or system failure are described in detail. They are mainly associated with incorrect installation or maintenance of the air conditioner. If the errors are systematic and are not eliminated after the steps described below, professional repair will be required.
If these tips did not help, then you need to analyze the error code and / or contact a specialist.
User reviews
Reviews indicate good factory build quality, low noise levels and optimal feature set. The only drawback is the impossibility of turning off the sound effects when pressing the buttons on the remote control and the absence of backlighting on it. All reviews can be briefly categorized into pros and cons.
Pros:
- a large number of operating modes;
- there is a dehumidification mode;
- fast heating and cooling;
- low noise level.
Minuses:
- relatively high cost;
- large sizes of the indoor unit;
- flimsy body of individual models.
It is important to carry out work on time to clean the indoor unit from dust and dirt. This should be done only with a dry cloth, without the use of chemicals. Failure to do so could damage the air filtration systems.
The video material tells about the most common defect - the appearance of moisture in the indoor unit:
