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The ductless air conditioner system consists of an outdoor condenser unit, connected to an indoor air handler via wires and refrigerant tubing. This type of system is much easier to install and operate than other ducted air conditioners and capable of providing far greater performance than most portable and window-mounted air conditioners. Today our air conditioner analyst team takes a look at a Samsung air conditioner, the Samsung 700558. Reliable, and effective, this unit is definitely one to consider if your budget can stretch to meet its asking price. It bears noting, however, that due to the configuration of this type of air conditioning system, that we strongly recommend you hire an experienced and competent contractor to carry out the installation of this device. Continue reading below for our full buyer’s guide.

Samsung Air Conditioner Review

The Samsung air conditioner excels across several categories, with an above-average cooling output and airborne moisture extraction rate, this unit performs to a high standard, while its slightly elevated efficiency score promises the user that the Samsung 700558 will save you money on your upkeep bills while in operation. Check out our full Samsung air conditioner review below for more information.

Cooling Performance

With through-the-roof cooling and heating capacities of 36,000 BTUs, this immensely powerful unit is capable of removing up to a mind-blowing 8.45 pints of excess moisture from the air per hour. With specs like this, we would strongly recommend this unit for installation in large hot and humid environments.

Efficiency & Certifications

The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio provides us with an accurate measurement of a unit’s operational efficiency. By taking into account an appliance’s performance output, and its power consumption, all being analysed in a controlled typical seasonal environment in order to obtain a single figure which will serve as the product’s efficiency indicator. In the case of the Samsung 700558, the SEER score stands at approximately 18, which is quite efficient, although not exactly an industry leader in this regard. Regarding the certifications this unit benefits from, users may take comfort in the knowledge that the Samsung 700558 comes ETL certified, meaning it has been tested thoroughly for retail suitability on the American market, and has passed said assessments.

Convenience & Design

Coming with a wide range of convenient features, the Samsung 700558 is a dream to use, with a wireless remote control included, enabling the user to operate their unit from anywhere in the room. Meanwhile, this unit’s 24-hour programmable timer allows the user to input a timetable of operation into their device, which is useful if you find yourself out of the home often. Further, numerous operational modes and functions, including turbo mode, sleep mode, and dry mode. Turbo mode allows the unit to operate at an increased capacity, delivering quicker results, while sleep mode enables the air conditioner to slowly increase temperatures throughout the night, saving energy, and maintaining optimum comfort while you rest. Additionally, this Samsung air conditioner’s dry mode will remove excess moisture from the air without altering its temperature. Finally, benefitting from auto restart, the Samsung 700558 is capable of automatically rebooting itself following a power outage, which is useful if your home suffers a blackout while you are away.

Dimensions (Inches)

Indoor Unit

Height: 13 9/16″

Width: 50 3/8″

Depth: 10″

Weight: 40lbs

Outdoor Unit

Height: 45 7/8″

Width: 36 11/16″

Depth: 14 3/4″

Weight: 209lbs

Help & Support

In the unlikely scenario that you should encounter an issue with your unit, experienced customer service representatives representatives are contactable via telephone, email, SNS, or live chat. Furthermore, additional resources are available online, such as downloadable user manuals and documents, and set-up guides. Finally, the Samsung 700558 is supported by a generous 3-years parts, and 5-years compressor limited warranty.

Verdict

To sum up our review of this Samsung air conditioner, this appliance is capable of providing the user with formidable cooling and heating effects, while operating to a moderate level of efficiency. Additionally, Samsung have gone to lengths to ensure that this Samsung air conditioner comes with all of the base convenient features built-in. Featuring a robust and reliable design, we recommend this unit to anyone with a living space large enough to warrant its high BTU output.