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The ductless air conditioner system consists of two components, the outdoor condenser unit, and the indoor air handler, connected via wires and refrigerant tubing. The most notable advantage to opting for a ductless system is in the name, there are no ducts that must be installed in order to use this system, which means there is only minimal home renovation required to install a ductless split system. Generally seen as the “next step up” from window-mounted or portable air conditioners, ductless systems have the potential to provide far more cooling power and convenient features. Today we will be reviewing one such system, continue reading below for our full Mitsubishi Air Conditioner Review.

Mitsubishi Air Conditioner Review

Cooling Performance

Providing the user with up to 12,000 BTUs of raw cooling power, this Mitsubishi air conditioner is ideally suited to residential spaces of up to 650 square feet. Therefore, this unit is suitable for installation in large living spaces. However, it must be noted that installation absolutely must be carried out by a licensed and experienced professional, as you will forfeit your warranty coverage if you do not follow proper installation procedure.

Efficiency & Certifications

The Energy Efficiency Ratio of a unit provides an accurate representation of how efficiently a unit may be expected to perform. With the industry average standing at about 9.7, and any unit scoring above 10 being considered to be highly efficient, this unit is exceptionally efficient, scoring an EER of 13. This essentially means that you won’t have to pay as much to run this unit as you would for most other units on the market. Obviously this is altered by regularity and intensity of usage. Additionally, this unit scores an equally impressive SEER of 23.6. Thus, it comes as no surprise that this appliance comes Energy Star certified, which essentially means that this unit has been proven to perform to a level of efficiency that is within a strict set of regulations regarding energy consumption, as published by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Convenience

This unit’s wireless remote control enable the user to issue commands to their device from anywhere in the room, sparing them the discomfort having to shuffle through the thick clammy air of a sweltering Summer’s afternoon to change the settings on their air conditioner. Partner this feature with the 24-hour programmable timer, which, when used properly, can mingle the unit’s operational timetable with your own personal schedule, and you have a unit that is capable of achieving optimum convenience. Finally, this unit is capable of auto restart functionality, which essentially means that this unit will automatically reboot itself following a power outage and resume functioning on its previous setting as soon as possible. This is especially useful for those of us who live in a an area that suffers frequent blackouts.

Design

With Blue fin anti-corrosion coating on the outdoor unit of this system, you can rest assured that by investing in this Mitsubishi air conditioner, you will enjoy all the benefits of a resilient, weather-proofed unit. Additionally, a washable nano platinum filter which uses platinum and ceramic nano-particles will carry out anti-bacterial and deodorising effects on the air that passes through your home, meaning the air you and your loved ones breathe will be healthier, and your home will be free of typical household odours. Taking noise pollution into account, the outdoor unit of this systems registers at a noise level of approximately 49dB, which is standard when compared to similar systems on the market. The indoor unit on the other hand, will put out anywhere between 19-45dB, depending on the function that the system is currently operating on.

Help & Support

With regard to warranty coverage, Mitsubishi back this formidable product with a generous, mould-breaking 5-years parts, 7-years compressor limited warranty. However, this exceptional warranty plan is only made available to original registered end-users, who are additionally required to provide evidence of proper, professional installation of the system. Furthermore, the manufacturer provides numerous additional resources, including experienced customer service representatives who are contactable via telephone, email, live chat, through online contact forms, or various social media presences. Also available online on the manufacturer’s official website are extensive FAQs, downloadable user manuals, and a licensed contractor locator.

Verdict

When selecting a home air conditioner, it is important to consider performance, efficiency, and convenience. Thankfully, this Mitsubishi air conditioner excels at all three, making it the ideal all-rounder appliance for a large residential living space. There is virtually nowhere this unit can go wrong, and so we would certainly recommend this unit with our seal of approval. It bears repeating however, that this unit requires professional installation, if the user wishes to avail of the generous warranty plan that comes with the product.