Best Inexpensive Split Systems for Your Home in 2022

According to the experience of buyers, at the peak of the season for the installation of climate equipment there are huge queues, and the prices for devices soar. This, for example, is confirmed by the abnormal heat in the summer of 2021 in Moscow, when the number of split systems and air conditioners available for purchase dropped sharply, and the nearest date for the installation of cooling equipment was in the first days of autumn.

As you know, the heat of the bones does not hurt, but it has a very negative effect on the general condition of a person. Split systems come to the rescue, which cool the air in the room in a matter of minutes. 

In our ranking, we have collected the best inexpensive models of split systems for the home, based on customer reviews. Inexpensive models, as a rule, are not suitable for large houses, because their power is simply not enough for large areas. Here we will talk about split systems for living rooms of 20-30 m². 

Editor’s Choice 

Zanussi ZACS-07 SPR/A17/N1

In the heat, you want to immediately go into a cool room, and not wait for the temperature to drop. Thanks to the remote control from your smartphone with this air conditioner, you can turn on the split system before you get home. Thus, by the time you arrive, the temperature will already be comfortable. 

Another advantage of the model is that it has 4 modes of operation and can cool, heat, dehumidify and ventilate your home. This split system can cope with a room of 20 m², because its cooling capacity is 2.1 kW. 

The indoor unit of the split system is attached to the wall, and the noise level is 24 dB thanks to the “Silence” silent operation mode. For comparison: the volume of the ticking of a wall clock is about 20 dB. 

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Top 10 Best Inexpensive Split Systems for Homes in 2022 According to KP

1. Rovex City RS-09CST4

Despite the fact that the Rovex City RS-09CST4 model has been on the market for several years, it is still considered one of the best split systems by buyers. Buyers highly appreciate it for its ability to work in night and turbo modes. The manufacturer took care of safety by adding a refrigerant leak control function. Other advantages include antibacterial filter and low noise level. 

You can control the airflow by yourself using the remote control. Despite the fact that this split system is budget, it has a built-in Wi-Fi connection option.

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2. Centek 65F07

The main task of the manufacturer was to create a split system with a low noise level of the indoor wall unit, but at the same time with high performance. The outdoor unit is also soundproofed. This model has an original Toshiba compressor, which indicates high-quality, long-term operation of the split system and rapid cooling of the room.

If there is a power failure, the system restarts itself. This means that even if the power is temporarily turned off in your house, in your absence the system will turn on automatically as soon as the power is restored. With this split system, it is easy to maintain a comfortable microclimate in the room, including thanks to the auto-restart cooling function. 

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3. Pioneer Artis KFR25MW

For those who care about multi-stage air purification, the Pioneer Artis KFR25MW model will seem attractive due to several filters, including those for air ionization. Thanks to the anti-corrosion coating, this split system can be installed even in a room with high humidity. 

If you have kids who want to press all the buttons on the remote control, this split system is for you. The manufacturer thought about this moment and created the function of blocking the buttons on the remote control. A trifle, but nice. 

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4. Loriot LAC-09AS

The Loriot LAC-09AS split system is suitable for creating and maintaining a comfortable microclimate in a room up to 25m². Those who think first of all about environmental friendliness will note the good R410 freon, which, without losing its cooling functions, remains safe and environmentally friendly. In addition, there is a function to monitor the leakage of coolant.

In addition to a four-speed fan, the design includes a complete air cleaning system using photocatalytic, carbon and catechin filters. This suggests that the device is able to cope well even with unpleasant odors in the room. 

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5. Kentatsu ICHI KSGI21HFAN1

Japanese market leaders in climate control devices are constantly improving their devices, so another novelty has appeared – the ICHI series. It’s good when the device is one, but there are several functions. In this case, the split system works perfectly not only for cooling, but also for heating, including in your absence.  

This is a good solution for a country house, as the device has the function of protecting the room from freezing: in this mode, the split system maintains a constant temperature of +8 °C. Both blocks have anti-corrosion treatment. The power consumption of this model is low – 0,63 kW, as well as the noise level (26 dB). 

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6. AERONIK ASI-07HS5/ASO-07HS5

For those who like to control devices in the house from a smartphone, there is an Aeronik ASI-07HS5/ASO-07HS5 split system. This is an updated line of HS5 Super, with a new ultra-fashionable design and with the function of control from a smartphone via Wi-Fi connection.

The owners of this cooling device should not worry that it will become too cold at night after the heat of the day, as the split system regulates the temperature on its own at night. 

Customers also note low power consumption in standby mode.

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7. ASW H07B4/LK-700R1

Model ASW H07B4/LK-700R1 for areas up to 20 m². It has built-in several stages of air purification, as well as the function of air ionization. There is also the possibility of working in heating mode. 

With this model, you will not often have to call the split system cleaning service, because the manufacturer has provided a self-cleaning function for the heat exchanger and fan. 

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8. Jax ACE-08HE

Split system Jax ACE-08HE differs from analogues in that with it you will not smell the dust in the room thanks to the antibacterial fine filter. The combination of filters in the model is unique: 3 in 1 “Cold Catalyst + Activ, Carbon + Silver ION”. Filtration takes place on the principle of a cold catalyst, thanks to a plate with titanium dioxide. 

In terms of safety, the manufacturer has taken care of protection against ice formation and coolant leaks. This model has a backlit remote control. The cooling air flow is automatically directed towards the control panel, and the air temperature in the room is reduced to the set values ​​as quickly as possible. 

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9. TCL TAC-09HRA/GA

The TCL TAC-09HRA/GA split system with powerful compressors is suitable for those who seek to find a silent cooling system with economical energy consumption. The creators of this model have thought through everything to the smallest detail – the split system maintains the set temperature level without failures, and you can control the indicators on the hidden display. 

Additionally, you can purchase various filters for fine air purification: anion, carbon and silver ions. This distinguishes the model from competitors, while allowing it to remain in the budget category of split systems. 

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10. Oasis PN-18M

If we talk about choosing a budget model of a floor-to-ceiling split system, then you should consider Oasis PN-18M. Of course, due to its high performance, it costs much more, but it is still a budget option in its category. The working area of ​​this unit is 50 m². 

Like many other models, there is an automatic maintenance of the temperature you set, and self-diagnosis of faults and a timer. 

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How to choose an inexpensive split system for your home

The name “split system” is not familiar to everyone, in contrast to the air conditioner. What is the difference? Air conditioners are divided into two groups: 

• monobloc air conditioners, such as mobile or window; 
• split systems: consisting of two or more blocks 

Split systems, in turn, are divided into wall-mounted, floor and ceiling, cassette, column, channel. The difference between these cooling structures and monoblocks is that one block is located indoors, and the second is mounted outside. 

Most often, a wall-mounted split system is installed in a small nursery, bedroom or living room. The indoor unit is compact, mounted on the wall right up to the ceiling and fits any interior. And the cooling capacity of wall-mounted split systems ranges from 2 to 8 kW, which is enough to cool a small room (20-30m²). 

For large rooms, floor-to-ceiling split systems are more suitable. They are used in public areas, that is, in offices, restaurants, gyms and cinemas. Their advantage is that they can even be attached to false ceilings, or vice versa, placed at the level of skirting boards. The power of floor-to-ceiling split systems is most often in the range from 7 to 15 kW, which means that an area of ​​approximately 60 m² will be successfully cooled with this unit. 

Cassette split systems are suitable for semi-industrial premises with high ceilings with an area of ​​​​more than 70 m². There are very flat models, while the supply of cooled air goes in several directions at once. 

Column split systems are extremely rarely used for domestic purposes. Due to their high performance, they effectively cool large rooms (100-150m²), so their installation is appropriate in various industrial premises and office buildings. 

To cool several adjacent rooms, it is worth choosing channel split systems. Their power reaches 44 kW, so they are designed for a room area of ​​​​more than 120 m².

With all the variety of the range, you can easily choose a split system if you know what characteristics are important.

Room space and power

Always refer to the numbers in the technical specifications of the device in the sections “maximum area” and “cooling capacity”. So you can find out the volume of the room that the split system is able to cool. Remember the footage of the room where you plan to install a split system and choose the appropriate model. 

The presence of an inverter

In inverter split systems, the compressor runs continuously, and the power is changed by increasing or decreasing the engine speed. This means that the heating or cooling of the room will be uniform and fast.

It is especially important to choose an inverter for those who consider not only the cooling functions of a split system. The inverter unit will better cope with the full heating of the room in the winter. But here it is important to note that inverters are more expensive than conventional models.

General recommendations

1. Choose models with low energy consumption (class A) because it saves you a lot of money. 
2. Focus on the noise level. Ideally, it should be in the range of 25-35 dB, but remember that as performance increases, the noise level will certainly increase. 
3. Find out what material the indoor unit body is made of, as white models tend to change color over time due to exposure to sunlight, dust, etc. 

If you focus on the parameters indicated above, you can choose at the same time a budget, powerful and quiet version of a split system. 

Popular questions and answers

Sergey Toporin, a master installer of household split systems, answered the most common questions about choosing split systems for your home.