Air conditioning is a climate equipment that has become indispensable for providing comfortable temperature conditions. More and more users prefer just such equipment as heating in the winter, since the advantages of split systems in these tasks are obvious. In this regard, many users are interested in how to turn on (set) the air conditioner for heat.
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What to Consider
Climatic equipment has several useful options:
- cooling mode.
- Heating.
- Ventilation.
- Dehumidification.
- Ionization.
Manufacturers add other features to various models.
Many models of split systems support an automatic mode, which independently selects the desired operation option, focusing on the microclimate parameters: temperature (internal and external), humidity, etc. If this is not provided, you need to take into account some nuances before switching modes on your own.
Model and brand of split system
A variety of models in the market of climatic equipment is great. Domestic and foreign manufacturers create split systems, which, as a rule, have common features.
However, new generations of split systems have more advanced features and innovative features. Therefore, the user must be familiar with the features of the operation of climate equipment. Negligent and improper handling of equipment can cause it to break.
If you need to switch the air conditioner to heating mode, you need to study the instructions and make sure that the model really has such a function.
Temperature
The most common mistake that users make is ignoring the rules for using climate equipment. Not all models of split systems can operate in a wide temperature range. Most often, the temperature outside the window must correspond to certain parameters. Only in such conditions the equipment will function correctly and the possibility of breakage will be reduced.
Common temperature limits:
- +25aboutC. If the outdoor temperature exceeds this mark, the split system may overheat, which will lead to inevitable malfunctions and breakdowns.
- — 5aboutC. As a rule, this is the lowest temperature mark at which the equipment can be operated. Some manufacturers warn about the cancellation of warranty obligations if this mark is exceeded. The temperature below threatens the split system with freezing, which is fraught with even more complex breakdowns than in the previous case.
Features of the air conditioner when switching
When the split system is turned on for heating, it must take some time before the air warms up, since cool air enters the system first.
Therefore, the user should not mindlessly press the heating button again and again, or eagerly switch between modes. Such actions will only harm the system. The user needs to be patient and wait until the system starts heating the room.
How to select heating mode
If the user is convinced that the split system supports heating, you can proceed directly to the selection of this mode.
With remote control
As a rule, the remote control of split systems is performed with 5 main buttons (with extended functionality, there may be more of them):
- Turn on/off.
- Airflow rate adjustment
Temperature setting.- Blind control.
- Switching modes.
How to switch the air conditioner to heating step by step:
- Connect the split system to the mains. In this case, the internal unit of the system should appear light and sound indication of inclusion.
- On the control panel, by pressing the On / Off button once, start the system, wait for the blinds to open and the air flow from the fan to appear.
- Next, you need to find the mode switch button, usually it is labeled as "MODE". You need to press it several times until the heating icon appears on the remote control display. In different models, this may be a sun icon or the inscription "Heat" (warmth). At this point, the air conditioner may close the blinds and the fan may stop rotating.
- When the air conditioner is reconfigured to another mode, you can select a comfortable heating temperature. This parameter must be set using the temperature adjustment button.
- Use the speed adjustment button to select the warm air speed that is comfortable for the user.
- Use the louver adjustment button to set a comfortable airflow direction.
- Wait for the air conditioner to switch to the new mode and start heating.
Switching without remote
Some models support switching modes without a remote control.
To do this, you need:
- Turn on the split system. Make sure the equipment has started.
- On the front of the air conditioner, you need to find a plastic cover that hides the controls. As a rule, it is small in size and made in the shape of a rectangle.
Switching to heat without a remote control
- The lid must be carefully lifted by pressing on it and holding it on both sides.
- Next, the user needs to find a special on / off button. It is easy to notice, most often it is highlighted. If you press and hold your finger on this button, you can turn the equipment on or off. To select heating, the user simply needs to press it once without holding the button.
The desired heating temperature cannot be set in this way. This will only allow you to select the heat mode. To adjust the temperature indicators, you will have to use the remote control. If it is lost or broken, in any case, you will have to order a new one.
Features to keep in mind
The behavior of the air conditioner during mode switching may seem strange, but do not worry too much about this. As the split system begins to redirect the movement of the refrigerant, its operation algorithm changes.
Therefore, you need to take into account some of the nuances:
- When the air conditioner switches to heating, the fan may stop. There is nothing wrong with this, at this time the radiator just heats up.Subject to the recommendations of the temperature regime, this is the normal operation of the split system.
- If the room temperature is higher than the one set by the user, the air conditioner will not support heating.
- When setting up the equipment, the remote control must always be directed in its direction, otherwise it is possible that the settings on the remote control have changed, but the air conditioner has not accepted the update.
- One air conditioner can heat the air only in the perimeter of one room.
- If, after following all the recommendations, the device still does not start, you need to contact a specialist.
Often asked
Yes, for some models it is even quite significant. In this case, manufacturers usually indicate the energy efficiency class for each mode separately.
This is an additional equipment that allows air conditioners to work even in severe frosts. For example, this may include a separate heat pump and anti-freeze system.
Yes, it is possible, but one split system heats only one room. For large perimeter spaces, it is better to install multi-split systems.
In this case, it is more efficient to use an air conditioner, since the energy consumption is reduced.
Yes, when working for cooling it is enough 1 time per year-2 years, and when working for heating 1 time in 1-2 months.
Video instruction on turning on the air conditioner for heating
