Air conditioners

The air conditioner indoor unit is the part of an air conditioner system that’s located within the home, and provides the conditioned air into the space.

The choice of an air conditioner indoor unit depends on your specific needs but it's important to understand how the system works as a whole. There are different air conditioners, each with its own unique characteristics. One of the most popular types used in homes is a split system, which is split into two units: one indoors and one outdoors. While heating, the outdoor unit extracts heat from the outside air and transfers it inside via the indoor unit, or reverse when cooling your home.

There are three types of air conditioning indoor units:

Wall-mounted units

Wall-mounted models (Stylish, Ururu Sarara, Daikin Emura, Perfera,) come in different sizes and colours to match with your interior.

Floor-standing units

Floor-standing models (Perfera Floor) are compact air conditioners that fit perfectly under a window sill or in a room where the height is limited.

Concealed ceiling units

Concealed ceiling units. If you don't want a visible indoor unit, a concealed air conditioner can be installed in suspended ceilings or false walls.

An air conditioner is typically composed of two units: The indoor and outdoor unit. These are usually called ‘split’ systems.

The split outdoor unit, mounted on an exterior wall or positioned in a garden or on a roof, is the part of an air conditioner that contains the compressor, propeller fan, circuit board and heat exchanger. The outdoor unit compresses the refrigerant that extracts or emits heat or cold in the room to or from its companion indoor unit.

Yes, an air conditioning system can bring hot water to your home. With Daikin's Multi+ solution, heating, cooling and hot water are supplied with one system. It connects up to three units and one domestic hot water tank and is compatible with a 90 and 120-litre tank and a wide range of indoor units, offering unrivalled flexibility. Our Multi+ solution includes an intuitive full-text display on the domestic hot water tank for monitoring and adjustment of all settings, including scheduling and water temperature.

Daikin's air conditioner can give you relief from your allergies because they can capture the allergens in the air conditioner filter and improve the quality of air that you are breathing. Not only do our air conditioners keep you warm and cool but they are also removing pollutants, pollen and particle matter from your breathing space.

Some Daikin units are also equipped with a Flash Streamer and different filters like the titanium apatite deodorising filter or the silver allergen removal filter, which are able to reduce the pollutants in the air quickly and efficiently.

For your air conditioner to function as it should, it is essential that the system is installed correctly. Only an authorised technician should carry out the installation and in a suitable location. The surface must be firm enough to withstand the weight and vibrations of the unit and there must also be sufficient space for airflow and for connecting pipes and power cables. Any plants or shrubs that may be located near your air conditioner should be at least a metre away and regularly pruned. The air conditioner outdoor unit should also be installed in a place that’s easy to access for services and other general maintenance.

We often get asked why we can’t put the air conditioner inside. Could they not be placed in the loft or conservatory? The answer to this is no. This is because, after a few hours, the air conditioner will have extracted all of the warmth from the trapped air, effectively turning this space into a freezer. This is why an air conditioner need access to the free-flowing outside air.

We advise having a service done by a qualified engineer once a year. Scheduled servicing, regular maintenance spot-checks and routine cleaning of the system will extend its lifespan and maintain its energy efficiency.

Here are some signs your air conditioner needs immediate maintenance:

If your air conditioner unit makes more noise than usual, the filters may be clogged. Clean the unit by removing dust with a vacuum cleaner. If the same noise persists or you hear a gurgling sound, there could be a mechanical issue. A qualified technician should then be called to examine the unit.