Is it possible to use a split system for heating in winter

Not many people know, but most models of air conditioners and split systems can be successfully used even in winter. Observing certain operating rules, you can fearlessly turn on the device to cool or heat a room.

The possibility of using a split system for heating

Most models of air conditioners have the ability to heat rooms in the apartment. But exactly until frosts come on the street. After the temperature drops significantly below zero, the oily liquid in the outdoor unit and ensuring the operation of the device thickens. This leads to a decrease in the efficiency of the air conditioning system, and sometimes even its destruction.

Heating is one of the functions of the air conditioner

Important! If you need to heat an apartment on frosty days, you need to purchase such a model of an air conditioner, the technical characteristics of which indicate that it can be used in winter.

Typically, these models operate for heating up to -20-25 ° С.

Expensive split systems have a special structure and differ in the way they are installed. That is why they can work even at very low temperatures outside in winter. However, there are several nuances that can discourage a person from buying such equipment. These include:

• high price;
• complex arrangement of mechanisms;
• heavy repairs in case of breakdowns;
• the need to regularly turn on the device so that lubricants and components in the structure do not deteriorate.

In addition, erratic Russian winters can damage the device. Due to a sharp temperature drop and a change in the environment, the system ceases to perform its functions and breaks down.

Optional equipment

In stores specializing in the sale of equipment, you can purchase additional equipment that will allow you to fearlessly turn on the device in winter, even at sub-zero temperatures.

Special add-ons include:

• details that reduce the rotation of the fan in the outdoor unit;
• a heat block that increases the heat level of freon;
• gutter heating and drainage heater.

Important! All these add-ons can be installed on any air conditioner. They allow the device to work in winter and not break from temperature extremes.

Wherein then there is no need to take them off during the warm summer days.

Winter use of air conditioners

• Before turning on the device, make sure that this model has a heating mode. Read the instructions carefully. It will also say about the temperature limits in which the air conditioner can be used.

Important! Typically, the heating mode can be used up to -5 ° C. However, you should independently assess the weather conditions outside the window and decide whether such inclusion is safe.

• In severe frost mode, you should not resort to using an air conditioner instead of a heater. The temperature difference will lead to the destruction of the device.
• It is allowed to turn on the structure and for cooling, for example, when batteries are mercilessly drowned in the apartment in winter. But in this case, low negative temperatures can also affect the safety of the structural parts of the device.
• The proposed winter set of heaters and heat blocks, of course, will improve the situation, but will not be able to fully guarantee protection against breakage. During winter operation, a so-called water hammer may occur. This will lead to the "death" of the climate system and its long recovery in the future.

An air conditioner is a very useful and functional thing in the house. It provides comfort and coziness, cutting us off from the outside world and natural disasters. Good cooling in summer and warm air blowing on chilly autumn days is sometimes exactly what is missing.