The complete guide for choosing an air conditioning system

When deciding to buy an air conditioning system, people are often confused with the air conditioner: the two appliances, however, work differently.

The air conditioner can be considered the 'ancestor' of the air conditioning system. It cools and dehumidifies, the air, but does not precisely regulate temperature and air circulation. It is equipped with very simple filters. 

The air conditioning system, on the other hand, allows precise regulation of temperature and air circulation, according to the desired conditions. It allows the air to be dehumidified in summer. Thanks to the most advanced filters inside the system, the air is purified of harmful elements, bacteria and unpleasant odours, giving the environment a high level of healthiness.
In addition to cooling, the heat pump technology also heats the air. 

Which one to choose then? The best solution is definitely the air conditioning system, whose functions improve the air quality in the living space, dehumidify and guarantee the highest level of comfort in both summer and winter.

How to choose the right air conditioning system: 4 details not to be underestimated

When buying, one is faced with having to choose between many different machines with features that are difficult for the consumer to evaluate.
Below, we indicate the main ones you should pay attention to when buying:

  1. Power of the appliance expressed in kW (kilowatts): to be evaluated according to the size of the room you wish to cool/heat, the characteristics of the enclosure and the climate band;

  2. Energy efficiency: measures the ratio between hot/cold air produced and energy consumption. Choosing an appliance with energy class A++ and A+++ means helping the environment and saving on your energy bill.

  3. Evaluation of the emitted noise: this information can always be obtained from the label. It is good to always check the level of noise emitted by the indoor unit and the noise emitted by the outdoor unit to avoid unpleasant surprises.

  4. Refrigerant gas: a feature that is usually not paid too much attention to, but whose choice can have a strong environmental impact. Currently the most sustainable are the environmentally friendly refrigerant gas R32 and the natural refrigerant gas R290.

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Clivet systems: comfort, savings and quality

Clivet offers a wide range of Split inverter air conditioning systems with eco-friendly R32 and natural R290 refrigerant gas in class A++ and A+++ with remote control via free App for Android and Ios smartphones. It can also be controlled via voice assistants such as Alexa or Google Home.

Clivet's complete range of direct expansion solutions consists of units equipped with inverter technology and ecological refrigerant gas R-32, which reach efficiency class A+++ in both heating and cooling. The operating range is extended in heating down to -30°C outside air temperature and in cooling up to +50°C to meet every need even in the most challenging climatic situations: they can also be used in autumn and spring, to heat rooms without having to use the boiler, guaranteeing wellbeing and savings all year round. 
Each model has its own special features, which allow it to respond to different customer needs:

  • active purification filter against odours, dust, VOC, pollen, spores, bacteria 
  • extremely wide air distribution thanks to 180° motorised grille rotation
  • even greater comfort thanks to the 'Intelligent Eye' sensor, which detects the presence of occupants and, based on this, activates, pauses or deactivates operation of the unit. It is also possible to decide whether the airflow should follow or avoid people.

You can choose between MONOSplit, MULTISplit and Light Commercial, depending on your needs.