How to turn on the air conditioner for heat (heating)

Switching the air conditioner to heat

To set the air conditioner to heat (heating), you must:

Option 1:

1) Look at the remote control, there is a “MODE” button (for some remote controls it is hidden by a lid).

2) Press the “MODE” button until the “sun” icon or the inscription “HEAT” appears on the display.

3) Raise the temperature to the desired temperature.

4) When changing modes, hold the remote control towards the air conditioner so that it receives signals as you configure and emits a confirmation signal.

It is also possible to make all of the above settings on the remote control and then point the remote control at the air conditioner and press the “ON” button.

5) Wait about 5 minutes, or go have tea.

6) In heat mode, the fan of the indoor unit does not turn on immediately!

Option 2:

1) We look at the remote control, there is no “MODE” button, but there is a button above which there are symbols: “snowflake”, “fan”, “droplet”, “sun”.

2) Choose “sun”.

3) Set the temperature above the room. (Example: the room is 20 degrees - set it to 25 or 27).

4) Just like in option 1, we turn on the air conditioner, it should squeak with a characteristic sound differently for everyone. When the wired remote control is usually silent, the lights on the air conditioner light up when turned on.

5) Let's go have tea, if you don't want to just wait for five minutes.

Option 3:

Your remote control does not display “HEAT” or the “sun” icon, but other modes are displayed.

This indicates that your air conditioner is not capable of bringing heat into your home. It only works for you in the cold.

Option 4:

You are sure that the air conditioner is warm-cold, and not just cold.

You have completed all the operations described above.

The air conditioner is turned on, the heat mode is set, the temperature is raised above approximately 30*C, the air conditioner beeps or the lights on the indoor unit come on.

The air conditioner does not provide heat and has been on for 30-60 minutes.

I'm sorry, but you need your air conditioner repaired. Before installing the air conditioner, you need to study the instructions in detail, which indicate how best to perform these actions, as well as how to turn on the air conditioner on heat. Experts advise not to skimp on such important actions as installation, but to trust the professionals. But you need to figure out the basic functions yourself.

The principle of operation of an air conditioner for heating

As a rule, the operation of climate control equipment for cooling does not raise any questions, but not everyone knows how a reversible split system heats.
The operation of the device is based on physical laws and the ability of liquids to change their state of aggregation under certain conditions. When evaporating, any liquid absorbs heat, releasing cold to the external environment; During condensation, the reverse process occurs with the release of thermal energy and the absorption of cold. When working for cooling, the compressor pumps refrigerant from the evaporator (the indoor unit of a split system) to the condenser. Freon boils in the evaporator, absorbing heat from the room and lowering the temperature of the heat exchanger; In the condenser, a change in the state of aggregation of the refrigerant occurs with the release of accumulated heat into the atmosphere and absorption of street cold.

When the device operates in heating mode, all processes in the device proceed the same, but only the direction of movement of the refrigerant changes. As a result, the condenser and evaporator “swap places”.

In the internal block of the split system, the refrigerant condenses and releases heat.
In the condenser unit of the air conditioner, freon evaporates, during which it releases the accumulated heat into the atmosphere.

A special four-way valve is responsible for changing heat exchangers in places. In a nutshell, the operation of climate control equipment in heating mode is as follows: the outdoor unit takes heat from the street, and through the internal module of the split system, the heat is delivered into the room.

Next, we will consider how to install a reversible model of a household air conditioner on heat, and what actions the user should take to avoid mistakes when operating this climate control equipment.

Winter kit for air conditioning

Installation of air conditioning system

Air conditioners should be operated in strict compliance with the most necessary standards - this action will ensure that the service life is extended to the maximum, and also relieves owners of climate control equipment from the need for expensive and frequent repairs, which, as a rule, are carried out with the replacement of expensive parts such as a compressor or control board. Before installing the air conditioner, you need to study the instructions in detail, which indicate how best to perform these actions, as well as how to turn on the air conditioner on heat. Experts advise not to skimp on such important actions as installation, but to trust the professionals. But you need to figure out the basic functions yourself.

The installation of the system must be carried out in accordance with the generally accepted rules for using this device - you need to provide the system with easy air inflow and outflow.

Switching the air conditioner to heat is carried out using the air conditioner control panel (remote control or wall-mounted). The heat mode of the air conditioner is usually indicated on the control panel by an icon with the image of the Sun. In addition, to operate air conditioners before using it, you need to conclude a special agreement with the company that is its supplier regarding the service of this system.

Before you start using an air conditioner, you need to know all the details and features of its operation - how to turn the air conditioner on hot or cold, how often should it be ventilated, and is it possible to carry out preventive maintenance yourself? Everyone should know that regular maintenance of this unit will prevent premature failure of the system. This, for example, often happens in the summer - at a time when service companies are fully loaded with orders and simply have no way to quickly respond to a call or restore the functionality of your particular system. So, if your climate control equipment suddenly breaks down during a difficult period for repair, and you don’t want to ruin it completely, you shouldn’t start repairing it yourself. You should disconnect the air conditioner from the network and wait for a specialist who can carry out a truly qualified repair, taking into account his knowledge in this area.

Classification and general information

People's health, quality of life, and productivity are largely determined by the state of the environment. To minimize the impact of cold, it is necessary to create a comfortable microclimate in the premises. Today, air conditioners do an excellent job of this task. Units are usually divided into split systems, as well as mobile and window monoblocks.

Split systems consist of indoor and outdoor units. They also have their own classification:

Wall-mounted. They are the most popular and most often installed in office and residential premises.
Columned. They are used in restaurants, concert halls, hotel lobbies for supplying and distributing air in the ceiling space.
Ceiling. They direct air flows along the walls or ceiling.

Also today, large facilities can use multi-systems. They consist of one common and several internal blocks, which are located in different rooms. Among the main characteristics of air conditioners it should be noted:

power consumption;
performance;
noise level during operation;
functionality.

We recommend that you read: What is the difference between an air conditioner and a split system?

The cost of air conditioners depends not only on the main characteristics or brand, but also on the class of the unit. The most affordable are budget devices. They are easy to use, but at the same time they have a fairly high noise level and relatively little functionality.

Mid-range devices are also quite noisy during operation, but are more reliable. The most expensive are luxury air conditioners. They are characterized by maximum efficiency, are silent and have advanced functionality.

Turning on the heating mode

Some models of air conditioners - inverter air conditioners - can heat a room even in winter, at fairly low sub-zero temperatures.

When the heating mode is turned on, the fan may run for 3~5 minutes at the beginning to prevent cold air from blowing in while the air conditioner is warming up. Since the air conditioner heats the room by extracting heat energy from the outside air, its heating capacity may decrease if the outside temperature is extremely low. Use an additional heater in combination with the air conditioner if you feel that the air conditioner is not heating enough.

In Heat , the air conditioner will heat the room. You can set the temperature and fan speed to feel the heating device work in the cold season.

What to do if the air conditioner does not turn on for heat (heating)

On some air conditioner models, the sun or Heat icon does not appear when switching modes, but this function is stated in the characteristics. The secret is simple. Gentlemen, carefully read the instructions for everything you purchase! Most likely, your model has protection against the first heating activation. We encountered such a problem with Neoclima and Shivaki air conditioners. You need to turn off the air conditioner using the remote control, then remove the batteries and turn off the air conditioner from the mains. We return everything back and voila the sun icon has appeared. We wait 5-10 minutes and meet the African wind.

Attention! Before using the air conditioner for heating, read the article to the end.

Setting modes on the air conditioner

To set the heating mode, perform the following steps:

1. Press the power button to turn on the air conditioner.

2. Press the mode selection button ( ) to set the operating mode.

Each time you press the Mode , the mode changes in the following order: Auto → Cool → Dry → Fan → Heat.

The fifth function is the heating mode.

3. After selecting Heat mode, set the desired temperature using the button on the remote control.

4. If necessary, set the fan speed using the button on the remote control.

IMPORTANT!

When setting the heating mode, please consider the operating temperature range shown in the tables below.

For inverter air conditioners (AQV** series):

For non-inverter (“conventional”) air conditioners:

Installation rules

Split systems from Samsung, Haier, Bosh, Ballu and other analogues have similar characteristics. They work in the same conditions: +25 - -5 degrees. If the temperature level drops to the last threshold, the oil freezes.

At temperatures above +25 degrees, the system overheats. The device fails. To prevent damage, the above temperature indicators are taken into account during operation. You can set your air conditioner to produce warm air after learning how it works: liquid absorbs heat through evaporation, releasing it through condensation.

Global manufacturers of climate control equipment produce air conditioners with different functions that can be switched using a remote control. But all devices have a universal heating switching model. For this purpose, there is a power button “On”.

Then press the “heat” key (translated from English as “heat”). If there is no such button, you need to look for the “Mode” key. The following icons should be drawn under it:

Sun;
a drop ;
snow;
fan.

Using buttons

Sun;
a drop ;
snow;
fan.

Using buttons

If there are no such icons, then the device does not heat. The “Mode” button is pressed several times until the “sun” appears or the “heat” sign appears. To create comfortable hot air, it is recommended to use the switching arrows or the “+/-” key.

If you set the air conditioner correctly to warm, the fan will start. In 5-10 minutes warm air will come out. It will heat up to the temperature pre-selected by the user. Modern split systems can only be configured via a remote control. Some models are controlled remotely.

The air conditioner has an external panel mounted under the screen. The panel buttons duplicate the remote control keys, which allows you to control the device if the remote device is lost. The panel configures the air conditioner to operate in heating mode in the same way.

Starting without remote control

Manually setting the air conditioner for heat begins with checking its performance. If the wiring is normal and there are no visual disturbances, the front panel is dismantled. To do this, it is recommended to find the button on the left or right of the panel.

To turn the device off or on, press the button and hold it for 3 seconds. If you need to switch from cooling to heating mode, the button is not held down. They press it sharply and immediately release it. The disadvantage of this control method is that split systems are often installed at significant heights , which complicates the operation process.

If, following the above recommendations, the device does not turn on , you need to do the following:

re-read the instructions to convince yourself that the heating function is available;
consult a specialist.

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6 years ago

Yura

6 years ago
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Air conditioning is a luxury for me at current prices. But no matter how much it costs, I will buy it this summer. I live in an apartment with centralized heating; in winter it’s not enough for heating, so I want to get an air conditioner with a heating function. After reading the article, I realized that it was best to entrust the installation to specialists, otherwise I was thinking of saving money and installing it myself. As my friends explained to me, installing an air conditioner yourself is not difficult, although some of them did not install it themselves. I’d rather pay for installation once than for repairs, possibly more than once.

Elena

6 years ago
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It's not hot in summer, not cold in winter. I would really like this rule to be followed in my house. Air conditioning, although not a cheap pleasure, is convenient and practical. During the seasons when the heating is turned off, but the house has not yet warmed up completely, I believe that air conditioning will be just right. Thank you for making me think about buying such a necessary item.

Dmitriy

6 years ago
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The air conditioner is generally a multifunctional thing in its structure. In winter it is not cold, in summer it is not hot. Choose a place for installation, install it yourself or call specialists and enjoy your purchase. It is best to take an air conditioner with good power so that it can easily cope not only with one room, but with an entire room!

Anna

6 years ago
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In order to change the cold air at home to warm, there is a slightly different adjustment system. However, changing the heating temperature of the air conditioner is not difficult; in any case, there are instructions.

Natalia

6 years ago
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I think I agree with Anna that each manufacturer builds its own settings into the air conditioner, so you should read the instructions for the specific model. When an air conditioner was installed in our office, the technician immediately warned that a temperature of 22-23 degrees allows the body not to heat up and at the same time not to freeze. Maybe this is the secret of warmth?

Gennady

6 years ago
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I never thought about the outside air temperature. It turns out that in Siberia air conditioners cannot be used for heating, the air temperature there is very low. It is necessary to make a heater with the possibility of an air conditioner)

Tatiana

6 years ago
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I finally found a detailed explanation of why, when the heating is turned on, the air conditioner blows cold air for several minutes. Our elderly parents thought that it was not working for us, but after reading the article they were convinced of the opposite. We also paid attention to the outside air temperature.

4 years ago

Why does the air conditioner blow warm air?

Modern air conditioners have two main modes that consumers use most often: cooling mode and heating mode. By setting up functions for heat, the owner of the equipment forces the task to supply hot air.

In order not to go into detail about the operation of the system, the photo shows the warm air supply mode.

Air conditioner operating mode for heating

When the air conditioner operates in the usual cooling mode and does not perform the necessary task, but, on the contrary, produces warm air, then the system needs servicing.

Reasons why the air conditioner starts blowing warm air in cooling mode:

The function parameter is set to heating. It is necessary to check whether the parameters are set correctly.
The operating range has exceeded the permissible level. The air temperature outside should be no more than +30 and no less than -5 degrees.
No freon. To operate the device, a gaseous substance is used, which is supplied to the “paths” of the system. Its complete or partial absence leads to unstable operation of the equipment.
The external unit is clogged with debris. It is recommended to clean the device annually, as a lot of dust gets into the external unit.
The control board has failed. It is a rare case when the main part becomes unusable. The cause of the breakdown may be affected by a sudden voltage drop.

In case of any faulty situations, you must seek help from a service center or a qualified specialist.