Review of Canon air conditioners: error codes, comparison of mobile models and split systems

The Chinese company Canon specializes in the production of HVAC equipment of small and medium power. The first models appeared about 7 years ago, the bulk of production falls on split systems. Features of Kenon products - affordable cost, cheap components, ease of repair and maintenance.

Main lines of air conditioners and products

The trading and manufacturing company launched the release of the first models relatively recently, which affected the range and variety of product lines. It is designed for installation in offices, residential premises. There are no channel, floor and cassette models yet. Japanese compressors are used for manufacturing, electronic components undergo thorough quality control.

Product line:

• Canon wall split systems differ only in the appearance of the indoor unit. In addition to the standard white, it can be matched with a black bezel. Power ranges from 2 to 3.5 kW. There is an inverter model C2009, but without a motion sensor.
• Canon mobile air conditioner is presented in only one series. The layout is standard monoblock; for the removal of hot air and normal air conditioning, a pipeline with a diameter of 110 mm is required. Power - 2.5 kW.

The mobile unit can be quickly installed in any room, but it is necessary to arrange the air outlet. The pipeline can be led out through an open window, which is undesirable, or through a special opening in the outer wall. The connection is performed independently, without the involvement of specialists.

To reduce the rate of filling the pallet, there is a device for evaporating condensate. In addition, it performs the function of dehumidifying the air in the room, which is important for maintaining a favorable microclimate.

Comparison of characteristics of popular models

Since the company's products do not differ in variety, you need to study in detail the characteristics of each model. This takes into account the price, performance and costs of further maintenance. For this, instructions are required, only the basic parameters are indicated on the websites of trading organizations.

Before you buy the optimal model, you should find out the following information about it:

• The presence of an inverter unit. It has a positive effect on the optimization of consumed electricity, increases the accuracy of regulation of the set temperature.
• Cooling and heating capacity. The maximum value is indicated, it affects the area of ​​the serviced room. We recommend choosing a model with a margin of 10% or more.
• Analysis of modes. Standard - cooling, heating, changing the position of the louvers to regulate the air flow. Additional - Turbo, which turns on the maximum power, sleeping with a minimum noise level.
• Labor intensity of installation. The installation of the air conditioner must be carried out by specialists, the place is chosen by the owner. The dimensions of the indoor unit, the proximity of the outlet for connecting to the mains are taken into account.

As an example, popular models of this manufacturer were analyzed and compared, the results are shown in the table.

Be sure to pay attention to the type of refrigerant used. The morally outdated and environmentally unsafe R-22 is prohibited to be used on the territory of Russia in household appliances and climatic equipment. The instruction manual for air conditioners contains this information.

Canon Remote Control and Air Conditioning Instructions

The content of the user manual is standard - it contains instructions for installation, maintenance and possible causes of malfunctions. A section dedicated to the remote control for the air conditioner is highlighted in a separate block. With its help, adjustment of work, switching modes is carried out.

Features of the control panel for HVAC equipment from this manufacturer:

• the distance between the buttons minimizes the likelihood of simultaneous pressing;
• large LCD display, which displays all information about the current modes, the temperature of cooling or heating;
• intuitive control;
• control is possible at a distance of up to 7 m to the indoor unit;
• the ability to connect a universal remote control.

In the latter case, it is necessary to ask the manufacturer for the recommended brand, having previously reported the technical description. The frequency of replacing the batteries depends on the intensive use of the climatic equipment. On average, this should be done once a year. There are control buttons on the indoor unit to enable and change the main parameters.

The user manual describes the basic maintenance rules. They are as follows:

• Checking the condition of the air filter. To clean it, you need to remove the front cover and dismantle the mesh filter. Remove dust and dirt with a slightly damp cloth.
• Checking the refrigerant level. The first sign of a critical decrease in its volume is the appearance of extraneous noise. The filling and flushing work must be done by a specialist.
• Monitoring the condition of the outdoor unit, its protection from external influences.

A comprehensive check should be done at least once every two years, ideally before each summer season. The state of all nodes is monitored, including the integrity and tightness of the mains.

Canon air conditioner error codes

In the event of a serious malfunction, a certain error code is displayed on the LCD display and the indoor unit. To decrypt them, you need a profile wizard, since there is no description in the user manual.

Most often, problems arise for the following reasons:

• insufficient amount of refrigerant;
• problems in the operation of temperature sensors;
• improper operation of the compressor or fan of the indoor unit;
• power outages;
• icing of the compressor block.

It should be borne in mind that when restarting, there will be a turn-on delay of about 3 minutes. This time is necessary for self-diagnostics and verification of all equipment elements. If a problem is identified, a corresponding code appears that corresponds to a specific error.

The minimum allowable outdoor temperature for work is -7 ° C. If it drops below, the launch will be impossible. Otherwise it will damage the compressor or impeller.

User reviews

It is difficult to find up-to-date reviews for Canon sleep systems on the Web. The reason is the insufficient popularity of models among domestic consumers, a small assortment. But every actual review points to the relatively good build quality and affordable cost of the models.

In addition, the following advantages can be highlighted:

• optimal price / quality ratio;
• the ability to purchase a mobile model;
• easy maintenance and inexpensive repairs;
• the presence of an inverter.

Negative sides:

• lack of a temperature sensor in the remote control;
• short power cord;
• there is no built-in anti-icing outdoor unit.

In the video, you can find an overview of one of the models of this manufacturer: