Samsung’s systems are certainly among the best air conditioners on the market. They are not only appreciated for their high quality and energy efficiency, but also for their modern and pleasant design, which is unusual in a world of air conditioners, where machines often resemble one another.
Finding the right system for your needs can be challenging. This is why we wrote this brief guide to help you explore the range of Samsung air conditioners. We will talk about systems for the home and small offices.
The Samsung air conditioner range
First of all, it is beneficial to distinguish between multi-split and mono-split air conditioners. The difference concerns the number of indoor units that the (external) motor can support. We explain it better: mono-split conditioners are composed of an external motor and an internal split, while multi-split systems are composed of a particular motor that can control 2 or more (up to 9) different units placed inside the house.
Samsung Mono-split wall-mounted air conditioners.
Samsung offers two different series, the Maldives series and the AR series, both of which range from a minimum power of 9,000 BTU to a maximum power of 24,000 BTU.
Maldives Series
Let’s start with the Maldives series, which has an exciting feature: it allows you to cancel almost all energy expenditure when the air conditioner is on standby. In essence, an aspect often neglected but very important to consider, given how much these machines consume when they are inactive.
Energy savings can also be observed in the long-term use, thanks to the fact that these devices are equipped with “smart inverter” technology, which utilizes the compressor’s ability to reach the desired temperature in less time, thereby limiting energy consumption. It is no coincidence that the energy class to which these air conditioners belong is suitable for this type of appliance.
To ensure clean air, in addition to the ordinary maintenance required by the owner, Samsung has installed a high-density filter that retains many particles harmful to the body and releases more clean air than conventional filters.
In addition, to ensure maximum cleanliness of the device, Maldives air conditioners are equipped with a fan that comes into operation once the machine has been turned off to quickly bring the interior back to room temperature, to avoid the formation of condensation and molds, and the development of bacteria that are harmful to health.
Like most other classic air conditioners, this range also features a dehumidifier. However, the standout feature is the “Good Sleep” function: during the night, the room temperature is controlled to cool the room only when necessary. The air conditioners in the Maldives range are produced with a power of 24,000 BTU, ideal for large environments. They also come in 18,000 BTU, 12,000 BTU, and 9,000 BTU models, suitable for refreshing tiny areas.
AR Series
Let’s move on to the AR series: in this case, we find the AR6500M and AR9500M air conditioners, as well as the AR7000 and AR9000 air conditioners. The top of the power is found in the AR6500M model, which has a capacity of 24,000 BTU.
These air conditioners feature splits with a particular triangular shape. Thanks to this new design, it is possible to cool rooms faster, resulting in consequent energy savings, which the house claims to achieve, reaching a good 40%. This shape serves to have a larger and wider bore, which produces a greater airflow, and a much larger filter that allows a greater quantity of incoming air.
When switched on, you can choose to set the air conditioner to Fast Cool mode, which allows you to cool the environment quickly. After that, the Comfort Cool mode takes over, automatically maintaining the temperature without requiring manual adjustments.
Virus Doctor technology
One feature we would like to highlight is Virus Doctor. In essence, it will certainly help all those people suffering from problems related to dust or respiratory allergies. Thanks to the hydrogen and oxygen particles, the harmful substances are dissolved in water and dispersed in the drain. These air conditioners of the AR series are available in 24,000 BTU, 18,000 BTU, 12,000 BTU, and 9,000 BTU versions.
Let’s move on to the two AR7000 and AR9000 models, available in 9,000 BTU and 12,000 BTU versions. Both power versions are characterized by an energy-saving class A+++. In addition to the features found in previous models, they have the characteristic of being exceptionally quiet (only 16 dB during use).
Samsung Multi-split air conditioning units
In the multi-split range of air conditioners, there are three different machines, all in the AR series: AR6000M in the 7,000 btu and 9,000 BTU versions, the AR7000M in the 9,000 BTU, 12,000 BTU, 18,000 BTU, and 24,000 BTU versions and the AR9000M in the two versions from 9,000 BTU and 12,000 BTU.
Let’s consider the top-of-the-range 24,000 BTU AR7000M series air conditioner. These machines are produced in the triangular shape we have already discussed for a higher cooling speed compared to classic models.
The technical characteristics are the same as those of the previous models: there is the filter that captures many pathogenic substances, the two functions Fast Cool and Comfort Cool, the extreme silence (in this version, you reach 24 dB), the ” good sleep ” function, and the Virus Doctor function.
To these, we add the intelligent Wi-Fi function, which allows you to control your devices through the dedicated app, downloadable on your smartphone, and manage ignition, temperature, and shutdown at any time, even when you are away from home. A piece of really comfortable news, a small revolution!
Samsung Wall-Mounted Air Conditioners: Which Model to Buy?
Now let’s see some model suggestions. Those seeking an air conditioner with the proper quality-to-price ratio can opt for the Maldives series. Ok, but in what power? If you don’t have a great environment to refresh, we recommend the proper middle ground, which is 12,000 BTU, more than enough for a studio or a double living room.
For those seeking the top of the range, but with the right measure of power, you can opt for the AR09 series, equipped with convenient, innovative Wi-Fi technology that allows you to control the device even when you are away from home.
If, on the other hand, you intend to cool a large room, we recommend choosing the AR series air conditioner, which has a power of up to 24,000 BTU and an energy class of A+++—highly recommended.
Concluding Opinions
As far as we have found, we can say that Samsung air conditioners are consistently reliable and efficient, especially from an energy perspective, thanks to their inverter technology.
Without dwelling too much on modern design, which we like, but which does not have to be the decisive factor in choosing an air conditioning system, we highlight the characteristic‘Virus Doctor “, ideal for those suffering from respiratory tract allergies. It is indeed tough to find a conditioner that does not exacerbate these diseases and that “self-cleans”, avoiding the formation of mold and the stagnation of moisture.
Another feature that, alone, can convince you of the purchase of a Samsung is the Wi-Fi for remote control of the various units. Last but not least, Samsung offers a wide range of choices based on cooling capacity, ranging from 9,000 BTU to as much as 24,000 BTU.
