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Standing air conditioners, also known as cabinet air conditioners, are popular among users for their rapid cooling and flexibility. However, this type of temperature control also has its drawbacks that buyers should know about.
1. Pros and Cons of Standing Air Conditioners
Standing air conditioners (cabinet air conditioners) are popular among users for their rapid cooling and flexibility. However, this type of temperature control also has its drawbacks that buyers should know about.
Standing air conditioners are currently a popular choice among users. Image: Internet
Standing air conditioners, also known as cabinet air conditioners, are a type of air conditioner that does not require wall mounting and can be placed on the ground. This type of temperature control has a larger capacity than conventional air conditioners.
While standing air conditioners were previously more common in offices and large spaces, they are now being chosen by many households for the convenience and efficiency they offer.
Advantages of Standing Air Conditioners
Flexible Usage
One of the main advantages of cabinet air conditioners is easy installation and flexible usage. With standing air conditioners, users only need to purchase and place the machine on the floor to use it without the need for drilling or wall mounting like wall-mounted air conditioners. The pipes can be hidden and placed low under the floor when connected to the outdoor unit.
With cabinet air conditioners, users can move the machine to any position in the house and simply adjust the pipes leading to the outdoor unit.
Faster Cooling
Standing air conditioners typically have a faster cooling mechanism than wall-mounted air conditioners. The fast and powerful cooling capability is not only due to the larger capacity but also because of the larger fan design of the indoor unit of the standing air conditioner compared to wall-mounted air conditioner units. Therefore, the airflow from the standing air conditioner is usually even, strong, wide, stable, and less prone to minor damage.
Suitable for Large Spaces and Crowds
Due to its large design, cabinet air conditioners can cool larger spaces than wall-mounted air conditioners. It operates continuously and stably, which wall-mounted air conditioners cannot do. It can handle high loads and is suitable for crowded places. At the same time, it provides a stronger convection airflow than other types of wall-mounted air conditioners.
Disadvantages of Standing Air Conditioners
Higher Price Than Wall-Mounted Air Conditioners
The prices of tree air conditioners on the market are still relatively high. Illustration: Internet
Currently, the prices of various tree air conditioner models have significantly dropped but still remain higher than wall-mounted ones. A comparison shows that if you choose to buy 2 wall-mounted air conditioners and a standing cabinet air conditioner with the same specifications, the standing cabinet air conditioner typically has a higher selling price than the wall-mounted ones with the same cooling capacity.
In recent years, Daikin, Panasonic, Funiki, LG, Midea,.. have all produced tree air conditioner product lines with equivalent capacities of 1 - 1.5 HP at lower prices, although the quantity of products is not high.
Market research shows that the majority of tree air conditioner models with capacities ranging from 18,000BTU to 50,000 BTU are priced from 17 to just under 50 million dong. There are many products priced up to 60 – 70 million dong.
Suitable for Crowded Places
Due to the numerous advantages of standing cabinet air conditioners during operation, they are chosen by many people. However, due to their large capacity design and high cost, they are only suitable for spacious areas with a large concentration of people, and few families purchase standing cabinet air conditioners.
For a spacious area, choosing a tree air conditioner is undisputed if you have sufficient financial resources. However, due to their large capacity, this product line is usually suitable for spacious areas where the full capacity can be utilized.
Noisier Operation
Another thing buyers should note is that tree air conditioners usually have louder noise levels than wall-mounted ones.
The size of the indoor and outdoor units is quite large compared to wall-mounted units, so they require a larger space for installation. Therefore, tree air conditioners should not be installed in small rooms or bedrooms.
Additionally, many experts advise against installing tree air conditioners in bedrooms, even if there are sufficient financial resources and ample space, because the high capacity, cold air volume, and strong airflow can negatively impact the health of users during use.
