Air conditioning tips and tricks from Gorenje

Good to know before buying

Indoor unit should be installed so that air flow is not directed on the people in the room.

When installing indoor unit assure:

  • unimpeded circulation of air
  • enough room around the unit for easy cleaning and possible servicing
  • indoor unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Plan for installation of the outdoor unit:

  • If the air conditioner is installed in an apartment building, the easiest place to install the outdoor unit is on the balcony. Alternatively, it can be installed below the window, on the room, or in the attic •

  • In a residential house, outdoor unit can be mounted on the floor, on the balcony, under the roof, in the attic (if ventilation is adequate), or anywhere else on the wall.
  • Consider the weight of the air conditioner and select a room where noise and vibration will not be disturbing.
  • Select a place where air flow and sound pressure generated by the air conditioner will not be disturbing to the environment.
  • If the house is subject to heritage protection regulations, consult the relevant body of authority.

Calculating the required cooling power for your room:

> space size m2 x 70 W = S
> surface of windows on the sunny side m2 x 30 W = P
> number of people in the room x 100 W = O
> additional heat sources in W x 1 W = I
> required cooling capacity W = S + P + O + I

Based on the calculated cooling power, select the appropriate air conditioner from catalog.

The calculation is for average room of 2.5 m height. For more accurate information contact our sales offices or authorized installers who will give you a professional advice.


Cooling and heating with air conditioners

Gorenje air conditioners are intended for cooling of rooms as well as additional heating in low heating seasons (spring and autumn).

All air conditioners are made on the principle of a heat pump. They do not generate energy as electric heaters, they transfer it from the surrounding air into the room where it is released at a higher energy level. This requires only a third of electrical energy. The other two thirds are from the environment, at no cost. As long as surrounding temperature is above 0°C, this is certainly the most economical heating system.

Highly efficient inverter air conditioners can also be used for additional heating during the winter, depending on outside conditions (temperature, humidity, wind etc.).

Standard vs. Inverter

Standard air conditioners use on and off system of operation, according to the temperature in the room. They will turn on when temperature is higher or lower than set and off when the room temperature hits the target. In this manner, more electricity is used, and you are not able to maintain the temperature so well. Inverter motor uses advanced technology. With integral rpm regulation air conditioner can reach the temperature setting more exactly and maintain it. Thus, it is highly efficient and saves on energy and time.


Usage and maintainance tips

  1. Purchase the device before a heat wave, where there is plenty of time for a smart consideration of which device to buy and where to install.
  2. When you use the device, close the window.
  3. The difference between the set temperatures and the outdoor temperature should not exceed ± 4/6°C.
  4. Set the relative humidity.
  5. Switch off lights to avoid additional heating.
  6. Use the air fan for quicker mixing of the air.
  7. Disable additional room heating (turn off the lights, tilt the curtain).

 

    8. Position louvers horizontally and therefor allow mixing of the air and faster cooling.
    9. Proper maintenance and cleaning of the device, which contributes to higher efficiency and savings.