Ballu is not just a production of air conditioners, but a whole industrial concern that develops and manufactures various equipment related to air conditioning systems, to be more precise - indoor climate. Today, the company's equipment is sold in most European countries, in particular in its Eastern part, in addition to this in Russia, as well as in the CIS countries.
It is one of the leaders in the manufacture of equipment in the industry, in 2015 the largest investments were made in the development of new production technologies. Not only new model lines were developed, the company invested money in the technological process, strived for the highest quality and the lowest cost, in order to compete with other market leaders. In addition, it should be noted that the company produces not only such equipment. There is a different range of fan coil units, water heaters, ventilation equipment and so on. But it is worth dwelling in more detail on the company's split systems.
- Manufactured line of air conditioners
- Conventional split systems
- Inverter split systems
- Inverter multi split systems
- Floor and ceiling split systems
- Mobile air conditioners for home
- Comparison of popular models
- Difference from competitors' air conditioners
- Instructions for control panels and air conditioners Ballu
- Ballu air conditioner error codes
- User reviews
Manufactured line of air conditioners
Ballu manufactures the following types of air conditioners:
- Cassette.
- Floor-Ceiling.
- Duct.
- Column.
- Wall mounted
Which are used for the following purposes:
- Apartment use (home air conditioners).
- Semi-industrial models (for large areas).
- Industrial models (for huge industrial premises).
Conventional split systems
- Olymp.
- iGreen (as well as igreen pro).
- City (and also city black edition).
- Olympic.
- Olympio.
- Bravo.
- Vision.
In the description of each model line, we can say that, according to the manufacturer, all these air conditioners are very quiet, with the exception of the last few names, although they have special operating modes with reduced fan power.
Each model has a "winter start" system, as well as the function of heating the air in the winter. But it is worth remembering that the air conditioner will start only at a certain outdoor temperature, it all depends on the technical characteristics of a particular model. If you want to know more about the model, then you should find its review on the Internet.
In addition to conventional air conditioning systems, the company also produces inverter air conditioners with simple compressors.
Inverter split systems
Inverter multi split systems
- Additional accessories such as drainage pump and so on.
- Installation of different types of indoor to one outdoor unit (you can put a floor air conditioner on the wall in adjacent rooms).
- The ability to turn on air conditioners separately.
- Installation of an air duct is possible.
- You can select the required power on each unit.
“Multisplit” systems of this category have a special marking “vrv” or “vrf”. It means how the circulation itself is organized and how the blocks are installed. For the installation of such systems, it is advisable to ask the installer for a certificate of qualification compliance. The Balu brand also manufactures systems for floor, wall or ceiling installation.
Floor and ceiling split systems
Mobile air conditioners for home
- Platinum.
- SMART Pro / Mechanic / Electronic.
In this case, dismantling is not required, in case you need to use it in the country. Or even just to fix a problem. It only needs to be plugged into a power outlet to get started and press the “turn on” button. Before that, you need to bring the hot air outlet into the window opening. The settings of such air conditioners are also minimized. Based on all the considered rulers, a comparison of popular models can be made.
Comparison of popular models
Model | bpac 07 cm | bpes 09c | bpac 09 ce | bpac 12 cm |
Inverter | Not | Not | Not | Not |
Power | 2080 Wt | 2700 Wt | 2638 Wt | 3267 Wt |
Room size | 25 sq. m | 25 sq. m | 25 sq. m | 30 sq. m |
Noise level | 40 - 50 dB | 40 - 50 dB | 40 - 50 dB | 40 - 50 dB |
Block weight | 25 Kg | 25 Kg | 26 Kg | 28 kg |
Completion of blocks | Monoblock | Monoblock | Monoblock | Monoblock |
Heat blowing | Not | Not | Not | Not |
Multizone | Not | Not | Not | Not |
average cost | 11 000 | 15 000 | 16 000 | 20 000 |
Difference from competitors' air conditioners
These air conditioners have a number of advantages:
- The quality of equipment and materials.
- Simple maintenance. It will be quite important that if you need to clean the filters, then it is not necessary to contact the service center, especially taking into account the cost of all equipment. Do the cleaning yourself, unlike the air conditioners of many other companies, since there simply is no such possibility without loss of warranty, and the production of Balu provides for the corresponding function.
- Large model range. It will not be difficult to choose an air conditioner from the model ranges, since it is clear which of them are suitable for the home.
- Equipment installation. It is very easy to mount and remove the indoor unit if necessary, since the bracket is designed in a special way.
- Backward compatibility.The remotes are backward compatible and very easy to use.
Instructions for control panels and air conditioners Ballu
The remote control for the Ballu air conditioner is designed quite simply and conveniently. In order to understand it, you do not need to read the manual, the user will understand everything intuitively. Although in fact, the instructions for Ballu air conditioners are worth reading, since not only control is indicated there, but also many programs that the manufacturer provided, for example, how the energy-saving mode works.
The remote control, as usual, represents a standard set of functions and in fact is universal and fits the entire series at once. Portable air conditioners also have their own remotes.
Ballu air conditioner error codes
Unfortunately, as with other brands, there comes a time when the Ballu air conditioner needs to be repaired. It can be different, but basically the problem is solved in a fairly simple way. The air conditioners have a self-diagnosis function and in the event of a malfunction, the owners simply see the error codes of Ballu air conditioners. Of course, it can consist in a breakdown both in the electrical circuits of the system, and in the operation of the compressor or other components.
Air conditioner errors can be corrected in several ways, everything will depend on how serious the problem is. The level of difficulty can be completely different, so it is not always worth trying to fix something yourself, especially when the problem occurred under normal operating conditions. If it is necessary to disassemble the unit, then you need to remember that in this case, the guarantee will no longer help. And at least find the air conditioner operation diagrams and the circuit board, as well as the technical passport.
User reviews
All user reviews of Ballu's products mostly refer to the same thing. After analyzing them, we can conclude that air conditioners of this brand have the following advantages:
- Decent prices.
- Good separation of air conditioner series.
- Convenient setup and use.
- Built-in functions.
- Reliability.
- Works quietly.
But still, some buyers cite disadvantages:
- Parts are difficult to find.
- There are older models that have some technical problems and flaws.
- Poor electrical visor on some models