The climatic equipment of the Polar Bear brand occupies a niche of the budget and middle class. The products are characterized by good quality, low cost and reliability. Due to the small volume of sales, Polar air conditioners are not well known to the Russian consumer.
About the Polar Bear brand
The Polar Beer trademark is the property of the Arktika corporation, which specializes in the production and sale of climatic equipment - ventilation systems, air distributors, francoil units and chillers. The main production facilities are concentrated in China, the suppliers of components are European and Japanese companies.
When planning a purchase, you need to consider the qualities that Polar Bear air conditioners have:
- The models are designed for the specific operating conditions in our country. They are not sensitive to voltage drops in the network, they have a low threshold for the minimum allowable temperature outside.
- A relatively small selection of models. This is due to the fact that the production of air conditioners is not a core business of the company.
- Repair and maintenance is possible only by third-party organizations or specialists - service centers "Arktika" do not take this work.
Despite this, the reviews from the owners of air conditioners are mostly positive. Considering that their production and sale have been established since 2003, this is a good indicator for an organization.
If you plan to purchase a used model from a private person or organization, you need to check the condition of the equipment. Often the reason for the sale is the presence of a defect or incorrect operation of the system.
Recommendations for choosing an air conditioner
The manufacturer offers a relatively large assortment of Polar Bear split systems. He does not specialize in the manufacture of mobile or window types of climatic equipment. The parameters of the models are almost identical. Cooling capacity varies from 2.1 to 7 kW, operating modes - fan, dehumidification, heating, cooling.
Currently, it is possible to purchase one of two types of air conditioners:
- KSR. A budget option suitable for both home and office. For example, the Polar Bear KSR E12pf air conditioner is designed to serve a room with an area of more than 30 m².
- KVR. Refers to the category of inverter. The package of the outdoor unit includes an electronic device that regulates the switching frequency depending on external factors - temperature, set operating mode. This has a significant effect on energy savings and refrigerant evaporation rate.
The latter are characterized by a low noise level of the indoor unit. For the most powerful climate systems, it does not exceed 47 dB, which is a good result.
The cost of Polar Bear air conditioners varies from 27 thousand rubles. up to 90 thousand rubles, depending on the capacity and type of installation. Important - floor models of the KFR class are discontinued. Therefore, it is not recommended to purchase them due to possible problems with maintenance and repair.
Installation and operation
Installation of air conditioners is carried out according to the standard scheme. Choose the right place for installation - the air flow must pass through the entire room. Therefore, there should be no obstacles in his path in the form of furniture or interior items.
During operation, the following points must be taken into account:
- Control over the temperature outside in the winter. If it falls below the permissible value, it is forbidden to turn on the air conditioner.
- Clean the air filter promptly. The devices of this manufacturer do not provide for a fine air purification system. Remove dirt and dust only from the surface of the strainer.
- If there is extraneous noise or a decrease in power, you should call a specialist. Most likely, the amount of refrigerant in the system has dropped.
In all other respects, equipment maintenance is not specific. It is necessary to visually monitor its work, to respond in time to emerging failures.
To ensure normal operation in regions with critical low temperatures during winter, it is recommended to install an optional kit for the outdoor unit. It will heat up the system, preventing the freezing of individual components.
Error codes and instructions for Polar Bear remote control
Possible causes of problems
During the operation of Polar Bear air conditioners, the possibility of breakdown or global failure of the entire system is not excluded. The error indicator will be information on the display. Depending on the type of malfunction, certain actions must be taken. The valid error codes are listed in the operating instructions.
Common causes of malfunctions:
- untimely cleaning of the indoor unit;
- significant voltage drops in the power grid;
- non-observance of operating conditions.
It is recommended to invite a specialized specialist to assess the actual state of the system. In addition, complex diagnostics and cleaning must be carried out at least once a year.
The video material will be useful when performing self-repair of the air conditioner:
