Review of Faura air conditioners: error codes, comparison of popular wall models

The Austrian-Italian company Faura has been producing climate systems, humidifiers, air conditioners and heating devices for more than 15 years. The design and engineering divisions of the concern are located in Europe, and production sites are located in China and Brazil. Faura products have been presented on the Russian market since 2013. The line of wall-mounted split systems of the company consists of three series: ALBA, B-COOL, DC-COOL.

Air conditioners Faura ALBA

The ALBA series includes wall-mounted air conditioners of the classic type (with a temperature sensor). Air conditioners have four modes of operation: cooling, heating, dehumidification, simple ventilation.

Among the features of the device are the following:

• A-class energy efficiency;
• multi-stage air purification system;
• washable built-in filter;
• the presence of an ionizer;
• anti-icing system for the outdoor unit;
• memory function of settings.

Faura Alba air conditioners are equipped with an indicator system "Moon display", which disappears when the power is turned off and does not emit light at night.

Depending on the model, air conditioners of the ALBA series are designed for rooms with an area of ​​20 to 63 m²... The special design and movement algorithm of the louvers ensure the distribution of air flow for uniform cooling of rooms of complex geometric shapes

Split systems B-COOL

The B-COOL series presents wall-mounted air conditioners of a new generation for creating a comfortable microclimate in rooms up to 70 m².

Faura N / U-FOG air conditioners have several innovative features:

• reduced power consumption in standby mode;
• deodorizing carbon filter;
• automatic cleaning of the heat exchanger;
• air ionization and purification using cold plasma;
• adjusting the direction of the air flow over a wide range;
• function "I Feel";
• automatic restart in case of power outages.

Also, the split systems retain the Moon display design, the ability to remember the last settings and the delayed start function.

The "I Feel" mode is intended for when there are few people in the room. The air conditioner reads the readings of the temperature sensor located in the remote control and provides cooling or heating of the room until the set temperature in the area of ​​the remote control is reached.

Wall mounted air conditioners DC-COOL

Inverter wall split systems Faura DC-COOL maintain the set temperature due to the smooth regulation of the compressor power, which provides up to 30% energy savings.

Unlike conventional models, the inverter air conditioner continuously measures the temperature and, with a deviation from the set value by 0.5 degrees, smoothly increases the speed of the electric motor without reaching the maximum load. This operating mode has a positive effect on the service life of the climatic equipment.

Advantages of Faura inverter air conditioners:

• the accuracy of maintaining the temperature within 1.5 degrees;
• no time limits for use;
• forced turbo mode for fast room cooling;
• saturation of air with active ions using Cold plasma technology;
• customization for a specific user in the "I Feel" mode;
• dimmed brightness of the "Moon display" indicators;
• automatic switching of cooling and heating modes to maintain the set temperature;
• self-cleaning of the radiator to prevent mold.

Characteristics of popular models

For comparison, the characteristics of three models of different series, designed for rooms of the same area, are given.

Instructions for Faura control panel and air conditioners

Remote control of Faura split systems is carried out through a multifunctional IR remote control. The control signal receiver provides a wide response angle up to 8 meters.

Information about the current mode is displayed on the control panel display, the activation of the functions is performed by the corresponding buttons and is confirmed by the flashing of the communication icon, as well as by a sound signal. The remote control for the air conditioner is powered by two 1.5V AAA batteries.

Faura air conditioners have several features of remote control:

• indication of ambient temperature of outdoor or indoor units;
• choice between four fan operating modes;
• minute timer setting;
• activation of the backlight of the indoor unit screen using a separate button on the remote control;
• energy saving option, when the device automatically adjusts the temperature for minimum energy consumption;
• remote control lock function for child protection.

For some models, Wi-Fi control is available.

In the event of a breakdown or loss of the remote control, the manufacturer provided the ability to activate the air conditioner in automatic mode using the service button, which is located under the front panel of the indoor unit.

For proper operation of the equipment, the air conditioner must be installed in accordance with the requirements of the factory instructions.

Faura air conditioner error codes

In case of abnormal operation of the air conditioner, the temperature sensor on the front panel of the indoor unit flashes and displays the corresponding error codes. The decoding of the main codes is shown in the photo.

To solve the problem, in most cases, the user only needs to restart the split system. If these measures do not bring results, the instructions for the air conditioners strongly recommend contacting a service center that has a certificate for the provision of warranty services.

User reviews

Most owners speak positively about Faura air conditioners.

Among the main advantages are:

• nice design;
• high-quality plastic case;
• quiet operation in all modes and absence of vibrations;
• availability of demanded and practical functions;
• affordable price.

The disadvantages are:

• activation of some functions by a combination of buttons on the remote control;
• the need for frequent filter cleaning;
• Noise from overflowing refrigerant inside the unit after shutdown.

In general, according to users' reviews, the Faura split system can be considered a solid product of the middle class. With proper use and regular maintenance, they are able to provide the right microclimate in a standard living space.