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Split system Ballu BSVP-07HN1 119978

With heating power 2200 W. With a maximum length of communications of 15 m. Autorestart. With cooling power of 2050 W. On/off timer. Ventilation mode. With a noise level of 19 dB. Air conditioner type - split system. Night mode. Remote control. Drying mode. With a service area of ​​20 m2. Type of indoor unit: wall-mounted. Heating mode. Self-diagnosis. Auto mode. Refrigerant - R410A.

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RUB 42,700

Air conditioner Daikin FTXB20C/RXB20C

Inverter. Type of indoor unit: wall-mounted. Heating power 2500 W. With anti-icing system. With automatic mode. Cooling power 2000 W. Noise level 19 dB. Air conditioner type - split system. With night mode. The maximum length of communications is 15 m. With remote control. With motion sensor. With drying mode. With ventilation mode. Serviced area 20 m2. With auto restart. With self-diagnosis function. With heating mode. Refrigerant - R410A. With plasma filter. With on/off timer.

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Air conditioner Ballu Vision PRO BSVP-07HN1 NS-1152431 (white)

With a maximum communication length of 15 m. Remote control. With a service area of ​​20 m2. Refrigerant - R410A. Air conditioner type - split system. With a noise level of 19 dB. With cooling power of 2050 W. Drying mode. Ventilation mode. Self-diagnosis. Night mode. Heating mode. Type of indoor unit: wall-mounted. With heating power 2200 W. Auto mode. On/off timer. Auto restart.

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RUB 33,422

Air conditioner Daikin FTXB20C/RXB20C 13942

With anti-icing system. Cooling power 2000 W. Serviced area 20 m2. Air conditioner type - split system. Type of indoor unit: wall-mounted. Noise level 19 dB. Heating power 2500 W. With drying mode. With self-diagnosis function. The maximum length of communications is 15 m. With a motion sensor. With ventilation mode. With on/off timer. Refrigerant - R410A. With plasma filter. Inverter. With night mode. With remote control. With auto restart. With heating mode. With automatic mode.

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RUB 14,990

Ballu BSVP-07HN1 air conditioner 2 kW

Remote control. Night mode. Refrigerant - R410A. Type of indoor unit: wall-mounted. With a noise level of 19 dB. Drying mode. With a service area of ​​20 m2. Air conditioner type - split system. Auto restart. Self-diagnosis. With cooling power of 2050 W. Ventilation mode. With a maximum length of communications of 15 m. With a heating power of 2200 W. On/off timer. Heating mode. Auto mode.

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Air conditioner LG P12SP

With auto restart. Serviced area 35 m2. With automatic mode. The maximum length of communications is 15 m. Refrigerant - R410A. With heating mode. Air conditioner type - split system. Noise level 19 dB. Type of indoor unit: wall-mounted. With drying mode. With self-diagnosis function. Heating power 3520 W. Cooling power 3520 W. Inverter. Number of indoor units of multi-split system 1 pc. With night mode. With remote control. With on/off timer. With ventilation mode.

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Air conditioner Lg P12sp

Type of indoor unit: wall-mounted. Air conditioner type - split system. With the number of indoor units of the multi-split system 1 pc. Refrigerant - R410A. With a noise level of 19 dB. With a heating power of 3520 W. With a service area of ​​35 m2. Ventilation mode. Drying mode. Heating mode. Inverter power control. With cooling power of 3520 W. Self-diagnosis. Auto mode. Remote control. With a maximum length of communications of 15 m. Autorestart. Night mode. On/off timer.

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RUB 37,990

Air conditioner LG P12SP.-NSJ/-P12SP.-UA (white)

With heating mode. With ventilation mode. With auto restart. Number of indoor units of multi-split system 1 pc. With automatic mode. Type of indoor unit: wall-mounted. Noise level 19 dB. Air conditioner type - split system. Serviced area 35 m2. With self-diagnosis function. With night mode. Cooling power 3520 W. Inverter. With on/off timer. Heating power 3520 W. The maximum length of communications is 15 m. With drying mode. With remote control. Refrigerant - R410A.

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Wall-mounted air conditioner Loriot LAC-07TI

Motion sensor. Anti-icing system. Anion generator. Self-diagnosis. Air conditioner type - split system. Type of indoor unit: wall-mounted. With a noise level of 19 dB. Heating mode. Remote control. Auto mode. Drying mode. With a service area of ​​20 m2. Refrigerant - R410A. Auto restart. With cooling power of 2050 W. Ventilation mode. With heating power 2200 W. Night mode. With a maximum communication length of 20 m. On/off timer.

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RUB 21,490

Air conditioner Ballu BSVP-12HN1

Inverter. Air conditioner type - split system. With heating mode. Cooling power 3520 W. Type of indoor unit: wall-mounted. With drying mode. Noise level 19 dB. With self-diagnosis function. With ventilation mode. With auto restart. Heating power 3660 W. With anti-icing system. With automatic mode. With on/off timer. Serviced area 35 m2. With night mode. With remote control. With deodorizing filter. The maximum length of communications is 15 m. Refrigerant - R410A. With motion sensor.

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RUB 18,990

Split system Ballu BSVP-12HN1 199958

With a service area of ​​35 m2. Deodorizing filter. Inverter power control. Type of indoor unit: wall-mounted. Heating mode. With a noise level of 19 dB. Air conditioner type - split system. Motion sensor. With a maximum communication length of 15 m. With a cooling power of 3520 W. Auto restart. Anti-icing system. Remote control. Ventilation mode. Drying mode. With a heating power of 3660 W. Self-diagnosis. Night mode. Auto mode. Refrigerant - R410A. On/off timer.

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RUB 38,140

Air conditioner Ballu Vision PRO BSVP-18HN1 NS-1152434 (white)

Type of indoor unit: wall-mounted. With drying mode. With heating mode. With self-diagnosis function. Inverter. With ventilation mode. With auto restart. Noise level 19 dB. Air conditioner type - split system. Serviced area 50 m2. With anti-icing system. With automatic mode. With on/off timer. Heating power 5420 W. With night mode. With remote control. With deodorizing filter. The maximum length of communications is 15 m. Refrigerant - R410A. Cooling power 5280 W. With motion sensor.

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RUB 53,792

Air conditioner Daikin ATX20K / ARX20K 18967

Deodorizing filter. Inverter power control. Type of indoor unit: wall-mounted. Heating mode. Auto restart. Anti-icing system. With cooling power of 2000 W. With a noise level of 19 dB. Air conditioner type - split system. Remote control. Wi-Fi. Ventilation mode. Drying mode. With a service area of ​​20 m2. Self-diagnosis. Night mode. Auto mode. With heating power of 2500 W. Refrigerant - R410A. On/off timer.

Silent wall-mounted air conditioners (split systems) are presented. Choose a model and buy it with delivery and installation throughout Moscow and all of Russia from 1 day without prepayment, or pick up your order at one of 150+ pick-up points.

Do you need expert advice on choosing a model of this type? Call us by phone or write to online chat and get a free personal consultation. Our consultant will tell you how to choose silent wall-mounted air conditioners (split systems).

Global manufacturers of climate control equipment are trying to minimize the noise levels of their air conditioners. But it is not yet possible to completely get rid of the noise. Because various processes occur inside the unit, which are accompanied by noise:

• Air exchange occurs
• Freon is moving
• The compressor is running
• The fan is functioning.

The noise level of a split system depends on various factors:

• Operating mode,
• Installation locations
• Design features,
• Power.

Therefore, at the moment, silent wall-mounted air conditioners are units that produce minimal noise. Split systems consist of two blocks. One of them, external (the compressor that makes noise is located here), is located on the facade of the building, and the second (internal) is installed indoors.

Noise level

Manufacturers indicate the noise level for both units, but the user is almost always only interested in the indicator of the internal unit. Therefore, when talking about the noise level of an air conditioner, this indicator of the indoor unit is usually meant.

The noise level also depends on the operating mode of the split system. The more intensively the equipment operates, the louder it will make noise. Note that different manufacturers choose different measurement scales. Some brands indicate the noise level for four levels of operation, others - only the maximum and minimum.

If we take the average data of low-power split systems, then their noise level corresponds to a very light whisper (24-35 dB). This is acceptable during the day when people are talking and the street is noisy.

At night, the noise level drops, so many manufacturers equip their products with a night mode (17-20 dB). 19 dB is comparable to the rustling of grass.

Models of quiet wall-mounted air conditioners

The quietest at the minimum power level are products from companies and Gree. Such models are preferable for a children's room or bedroom in an apartment. But throughout the entire operating range, undeniable technological superiority is on the side of the two leaders.

Usually, when choosing a split system, the homeowner first of all pays attention to such characteristics as power, functionality and reliability, comparing them with the price of the product. But the technical data sheet indicates one more parameter - the noise level, and this is the last thing the user cares about. The attitude to the issue changes if you need to choose climate control equipment for the bedroom, where you need to install the quietest air conditioner possible. Let's see how you can choose from the many options offered.

What is the noise in the air conditioner?

To evaluate this or that noise in digital terms, here is a comparative diagram of the volume of sounds produced by an air conditioner and various everyday noises:

The very last column of the diagram shows the noise level of the indoor unit of a conventional split system and is 26 dB. At the same time, it has been experimentally proven that the level of sound that causes anxiety in most people during sleep is 28 dB. However, many people are more sensitive sleepers and noise of 26 dB simply will not allow them to rest properly. This means that equipment that works much quieter is needed.

Not all air conditioner elements can operate silently. From the indoor unit of the split system we hear noises from the following devices:

• a turbine fan that moves air through a heat exchanger. It is this sound, reminiscent of hissing, that we hear constantly while the device is working;
• clicks of the relay turning the fan on and off.

For reference. If we talk about monoblock mobile units, then the quietest mobile air conditioner “sounds” much louder than any split system (not quieter than 40 dB). The reason is the arrangement of two fans and a compressor inside one housing, while in a separate system the compressor and a large axial fan are placed outside. It is clear that such a unit is unsuitable for a bedroom.

Let's start with the simplest situation: you or your family sleep quite soundly. Then there is no point in worrying about finding the quietest air conditioner; you can take any that suits the technical parameters.

• no need to buy a cooler with a large power reserve. If, after talking with a sales consultant, it turns out that 7000 BTU is sufficient for the room, then the best air conditioner for the bedroom is the “seven” and not the “nine” (9000 BTU). Please note that a more powerful modification is definitely louder, since its fan is more efficient;
• When installing, do not place the outdoor unit directly outside the window. If the internal module alone is unable to disturb your sleep, then together with the external one humming from outside the window, this will become quite possible. Take advantage of the fact that the blocks can be separated from each other by a distance of up to 7 m and remove the external module further away.

When you are a light sleeper, you should select equipment based on the noise level specified in the technical data sheet. Let's assume that the operating sounds of the outdoor module do not penetrate the room. As for the indoor unit, there are currently models on sale from various manufacturers whose noise level does not exceed 22 dB. These include low-power inverter air conditioners from the MITSUBISHI, DAIKIN and FUJUTSU brands, and the South Korean brand LG generally claims a figure of no more than 17 dB.

Advice. The best air conditioners for bedrooms are coolers that use inverter technology. They do not make the sharp clicking sounds mentioned above.

Unfortunately, very often the technical data presented in the product passport does not correspond to reality. This happens quite often when purchasing split systems from the cheapest brands. Their internal unit can not only hiss and click, but even rumble. Therefore, the following advice is simple: when selecting climate control equipment for the bedroom, you should not chase the cheapest. And in a situation where a person has a problem with sleep, it is necessary to pay attention only to products from leading brands, some of which we have indicated.

You should also not make minor mistakes when installing the system. For example, if you hang an air conditioner module directly above your head, it is better to move it to the side or attach it to the opposite wall. There is another point associated with the use of multi-split systems. These are coolers with a single powerful outdoor unit that works in conjunction with several indoor ones. It would be a mistake to install such a powerful unit behind the bedroom wall; the noise of the compressor and several axial fans will definitely not let you sleep.

Conclusion

In our time of high technology, quiet air conditioners are produced by many manufacturers and choosing the right one is not difficult. But you need to understand that such equipment cannot be cheap; you should prepare in advance to purchase a product from the middle or high price category. Otherwise, your sleep and rest will be constantly disturbed, which will definitely harm your health.

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The main criteria that we follow when purchasing a split system are its power and convenience for us. Power is assessed based on the purpose of the device, while comfort is determined by whether we got a quiet split system or whether it creates an unpleasant, intrusive noise.

Where does the noise come from in the air conditioner?

Before listing the ten least noisy air conditioners, let’s figure out what exactly creates noise in them.

Even the quietest split systems make at least a little noise. The design of each device contains moving standard mechanisms that make noise during operation. The noise of the outdoor unit can disturb the neighbors, and the noise of the indoor unit can disturb the owner of the split system. In the indoor block:

• Cooled air may make noise due to so-called aerodynamic turbulence. A new quiet air conditioner for a bedroom will most likely be equipped with an evaporator pipe muffler, or it will have an internal duct with a special profile.
• Noise can be created by fan blades, which modern manufacturers are successfully combating by developing new types of blade profiles and adjusting their rotation speed.
• Cheap plastic housings may crack due to temperature changes in budget models.
• The relay clicks when the operating mode changes. This disadvantage is absent in inverter air conditioners.
• Freon may gurgle or hiss due to the compressor switching and a change in the refrigerant flow in the system.

Choosing the quietest air conditioner

So, you have to choose a quiet split system. The amount of noise is measured in decibels and can be as follows:

• up to 25 dB - noise almost indistinguishable to the human ear;
• from 25 to 30 dB - noise similar to a quiet conversation in a whisper;
• from 35 to 45 dB - conversation “in a raised voice”;
• over 50 dB - the sound is too loud.

When noise characteristics are important to you, you should choose an inverter model. In addition to the fact that such a unit is very economical, it is also a quiet split system, creating noise in the range of 19-36 dB.

The quietest premium split systems:

• Daikin
• Mitsubishi Heavy
• Fujitsu General
• Panasonic

The quietest mid-class air conditioner:

• Hyundai
• McQuay

Low noise budget models:

• Ballu
• Midea

The choice of a specific model is a matter of taste and financial capabilities of each buyer. The main thing is to carefully read the noise parameters of a particular split system before purchasing.

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Which brand of air conditioners is better?

Elite Division represented by top models from leading Japanese companies Daikin, Fujitsu General, Toshiba, Matsushita Electric (Panasonic), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Electric (two different, despite common roots, competing brands). These manufacturers are “trend setters”. It is thanks to their resources, experience and support for innovative developments that climate control technology becomes more advanced and efficient every day. Another advantage is the highest quality control.

Premium-level air conditioners are very reliable, almost silent, have the widest functionality, and are able to maintain an ideal microclimate regardless of the time of year. The price is steep, but in the end you have to pay for quality, comfort and prestige.

Middle class air conditioners are available to a wider range of consumers and are characterized by very decent quality at a reasonable price. In this category, the composition of producers is somewhat “varied”. The elite are represented by their simpler models, and the popular brands Hitachi, LG, Electrolux, Gree are mainly represented by inverter and fairly functional split systems.

Budget segment large and varied. Here you can find affordable, inexpensive Chinese-made air conditioners from famous brands Electrolux, Pioneer, Airwell, Shivaki, Hyundai. Royal Clima and Aeronik have proven themselves to be quite good. One of the best “Chinese” brands, Hisense, offers quite functionally decent models at a very attractive price.

When choosing a budget air conditioner, it is important to pay attention to the quality of the plastic, check the availability of an authorized service center in the city, and, all things being equal, you should give preference to a brand with a longer warranty.

Our rating of the best air conditioners is intended to introduce you to the most popular in 2017 -2018. models of air conditioners for home and apartment - of different types and manufacturers, which have earned positive reviews from experts and ordinary buyers.