Today we are talking about one of the top brands for air conditioning: we will analyze the split-type Daikin air conditioners for the home and office. The ” split ” models are the traditional ones with an outdoor unit and one or more indoor units.
Compared to the portable models, the split system ensures high efficiency and low noise in the environment: the downside is given by a certain complexity of installation, the operation that must be done by specialized and authorized companies, and the cost of which can vary greatly depending on the layout of the rooms and the housing of the outdoor unit.
The Daikin range is really very wide: it ranges from wall models to floor-mounted air conditioners. Most models not only cools the environment but also emits warm air in the winter months.
Thanks to inverter technology, Daikin air conditioners reduce energy costs (the house is about 30%), moreover, always in view of energy saving, Daikin technology allows the use of each individual machine independently of the others present in the same environment.
Let’s see the range of models proposed by Daikin, and then the ” split ” that we recommend.
Daikin Air Conditioning Technology – Features
The entire Daikin range of air conditioners is characterized by four fundamental points:
- The use of inverter technology, for greater energy savings.
- The devices are designed for de-humidifying the environment and some also for humidification.
- Humidity management without using an additional water tank.
- The devices are extremely silent.
Keeping these characteristics in mind, let’s see what the other strengths of the Daikin range are. The maximum energy savings achieved by inverter technology can also be seen using the stand-by function: if the air conditioner does not detect people inside the room for more than 20 minutes, it enters the stand-by function, thus limiting useless use of energy.
In the more traditional models, the R410A ecological gas is used, while in the newer models, the R-32 gas is installed that reduces the environmental impact and also entails high-energy saving thanks to the high-energy efficiency: it is not by chance that these models are in class A+++.
We also talked about the noise: some Daikin devices are equipped with a function that reduces the number of decibels emitted at really very low levels. Also, you can also control the noise of the outdoor unit so as not to disturb the neighborhood excessively.
Let’s move on to the internal features: some Daikin devices are equipped with an apatite and titanium filter that allows retaining particles that may be harmful to our body, such as much of the environmental dust, and they say, even bacteria and viruses. In this way, constant clean airflow is guaranteed. The top models in the range use a silver filter that allows capturing a greater number of harmful particles.
Operation
In some models, the air is blown both horizontally and vertically, so that you can reach the farthest corners of the room to be cooled or heated. All models are equipped with the dehumidification function, which allows reducing the humidity of the air without cooling the environment too much, and the setting of the only ventilation function, without having to cool or heat the room. Excellent heat pump function to emit warm air during the winter months: excellent operation is guaranteed up to very low temperatures (around -15 ° C).
If you choose a certain temperature, the Daikin device will adjust the air emitted (between heat and cooling), so as to keep the desired temperature constant: for the same reason, you can set the fan speed automatically to keep the flow constant air and also the temperature. To adjust the air, 5 functions can be set:
- Econo: for energy saving.
- Powerful: for maximum heating or cooling.
- Comfort: for comfortable airflow, both in heating and cooling, so that the air is not blown on people.
- Swing: for automatic airflow.
- Night: allows not to make the temperature rise or fall excessively during the night.
Some models are equipped with Wi-Fi technology, meaning that by downloading the dedicated app on your smartphone, you can control the Daikin devices at a distance, even if you are away from home: in this way, you can re-enter and find the desired temperature.
Which split model to buy?
As many people ask us, let’s make one thing clear: by purchasing your air conditioning system online, you will not have any problem in having it installed. Any specialized installer and thermo-hydraulics will willingly install and test your system, even if you have not purchased it from them.
A tip: call the official Daikin installer in your area, he will have a specific competence for your model. Be wary of unskilled installers: you risk having a less accurate installation and, in the end, less efficiency, less durability, and even problems.
Daikin 12,000 BTU
For those who want to focus on power, leaving out some features that may sound a bit ‘superficial (such as wi-fi) can opt for the following model, ideal for large environments as it comes to a cooling capacity of 12,000 BTU. The efficiency class is still high, A+. The only thing is that this model sins slightly on the noise emitted and is not equipped with the functions that allow it to reduce it, especially during the night hours.
For Large Rooms
If you do not want to give up, the maximum power offered by Daikin, you can opt for this model, similar to the previous one, but with a cooling capacity of 18,000 BTU. The positive note is that this device is very quiet (among the quietest in the series). It is equipped with remote control for remote settings. It is in energy class A+.
- High Efficiency Rating - Save up to 30% on your energy bill
- Japanese High Quality Brand
- 2015 New Model
The top of the range
If you are looking for an air conditioner at the top of the range, then we recommend the Ururu Sarara model equipped with wi-fi technology, for remote control, useful if you are away from home very often and want to set the desired temperature according to your own need.
This device is extremely recommended for low energy consumption, which leads it to be classified in class A+++. Some features are there, and you pay, but in this way, you can take advantage of a complete and efficient machine from all points of view.
Daikin Air Conditioners: Conclusions
The Daikin brand has always been synonymous with quality and efficiency. Daikin focuses on energy conservation. Some models come to be classified even in class A+++.
Another positive note comes from the composition of the filters: that they are apatite and titanium or silver are specially designed to purify the air as much as possible and limit the formation of pathogens. But above all, we like to emphasize the fact that Daikin air conditioners are very quiet compared to many other models on the market.
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