The class of air conditioners indicates the degree of modernization and the level of functionality. All air conditioners are divided into premium, business and economy classes. Based on design alone, it is impossible to classify air conditioners. Which depend on the quality of parts, assembly, energy consumption and country of origin.
Energy classes
All electrical appliances sold in Europe are labeled with energy efficiency class labels.
For air conditioners, the concept of energy efficiency, expressed as a coefficient, has been introduced. A certain coefficient corresponds to each class. So, for class A air conditioners, the energy efficiency coefficient of cooling (EER) is 3.2, and of heating (COP) - 3.6.
Premium air conditioners
Premium air conditioners are manufactured in Japan. These are the best devices on the market. The most economical, the most hardy. They are made from the finest materials and contain the latest technological developments. Such equipment is equipped with protection and self-diagnosis systems that immediately detect a malfunction and instantly react to it. Sometimes even by turning off the device. The design of this technique is refined and sophisticated. And the service life is maximum. But their price is also quite high. Premium air conditioners are manufactured by Mitsubishi and Daikin corporations.
Business class air conditioners
Middle class air conditioners are manufactured at European, Japanese and Korean factories. They are of sufficient quality, but not so expensive. Their service life is lower than that of premium equipment. Self-diagnostics and control are simplified, they work a little more noisy and their design is simpler. Mid-range air conditioners are manufactured at Panasonic factories, Toshiba... Their price is more affordable.
Economy class air conditioners
Economy class air conditioners occupy the lowest price niche on the market. Which does not mean at all about their poor quality. These are simple models of classic design made of inexpensive materials. They are equipped with a minimal set of functions. Sometimes they do not even have a heating option, but only cool the air. Economy class air conditioners make more noise. Their self-diagnosis system is primitive or nonexistent. There is also no mechanism for protection against illiterate exploitation. Such equipment is produced in Korea and China.
