Samsung Wind-Free Air Conditioners any good? Full review. 6 month update now available.
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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Are the Samsung latest smart wind free air conditioners any good review. The good & the bad. Tips and tricks
includes many unique features. But the big one is it's wind free feature which works amazingly well. Cool off quickly and feel comfortable everywhere and anytime. WindFree™ Cooling gently disperses air through 1000's micro holes, so there are no unpleasant cold drafts.. Plus it cleans itself etc etc.
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I have had my Samsung windfree for 2 years. Love it 10 year warranty . No problem at all. Cool the room very fast.
Thanks for this. I'm looking to purchase this and you have one of the only useful reviews!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the tips!!
Glad they helped I also posted a 6 month follow up recently with more tips if that helps
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Very good video and happy new year to you....
Many thanks and happy new year to you
Great video! Can you turn the display off or are the numbers on all the time even at night?
Yes you can turn the numbers off and also the sound if you wish .
Any other questions please ask....I would greatly appreciate if you could subscribe it's free and really helps
Thanks for your prompt response!!!@@HowardPosener
Hi. Who did you purchase your Samsung from. I need to get one this week. Thanks.
Thanks Howard im getting one now as its a lot better than our Teco
Thanks for sharing your experiences, all too familiar. Thinking about this same model to replace one that's been mediocre to bad from the get go, one that was supposed to be a "decent brand" too. How big is the room where your 18000 BTU is in? The dust filter cleaning sounds very annoying, then again if it can keep the room clean it might be worth it. Is there a monitor that shows the dust level? As it's supposed to clean out dust including pm 1.0 which seems like a tall order. I still wonder how that's achieved as it would eliminate the need for an expensive air purifier and its filters. Wonder how this can be replaced by using traditional a/c cleaning.
Yes you get a reminder on the phone to clean it and on the unit itself ..my unit is fine for a 45 Sq meter room I have 2.
I still use air purifiers as well ..Best of luck
@@HowardPosenerthey're installing one now, but the unit is not hanging completely level, they claimed it's cos the water has to run to one side??
@@barrygibbtalkshow that doesn't sound right
@barrygibbtalkshow
PM 1.0 version has bulkier top and 2 stages filter. The mesh pre filter at top and steel one with static charge as the PM 1.0 filter. You can wash the steel one with water, wipe it dry and then put it back on your unit.
Thank you for the video. Which setting would you suggest would be more cost efficient? Would it be wind free or Eco mode? Can/should they be combined? Sorry, I am a complete novice when it comes to ACs
Good question... I luv the wind free setting and it definitely saves money but I think the econ mode may save more but it doesn't go to a low setting...
Hi, did your electric bill increase because of the AC?
Went down by about 40 percent ...but my old non samsung were over 5 years old
Thanks again so much for this great video. Just a few more questions please. Where did you buy it from? I'm looking at the Windfree AI Energy AR18DYEABWKNST, is this the same than yours? Did you have any problems since you installed it? I had a Samsang previously and it was always leaking and maybe it was how it was installed
AR1 8BYECAWKN/AR18BYECAWKX..I bought mine from powerbuy ..but I went to Many to find eventually found one person that spoke good English and explained the differences to me ..be patient also you could try phoning samsung .
@@HowardPosener Thanks so much!
Great in-depth review as I'm planning on buying an AC. Very helpful. Thanks a lot!
Thanks glad it helped I'm planning to a 6 month review soon.. I've learnt a lot since
Do that man ,
Just bought the ac
Will be very helpful @@HowardPosener
Hi, I just ran across your video the same reason maryanne2002 did (CF) as I can not find the manual that came with it (house construction mayhem). Funny that i can NOT install the Samsung app on my phone. I get red warning that my device is not compatible with this version. My phone is Samsung AO3 so Dah! I also live in Northern Thailand in the foot hills north Chiang Mai and heat is in the 40's, so much smoke, maybe why the CF notice came on on the aircon!
Only been using for about two months heavily. We were able to move in to It our new house in mid November but didn't need aircon much at all until mid February so hopefully will have service life. I agree, it is oh so quiet and much much more efficient than our previous apartment aircon. Even the compressor unit is on the balcony of our bedroom and you can barely hear that when is in full throttle!
Leaking ? The compressor sheds off water it has sucked out of your house via duct on the bottom, so you will get water. Run a Pvc pipe to direct it where you need. We put ours through a water vent on the balcony deck to the roof of our carport where is flows into the garden. This stopped the dripping on the downstairs patio. It is amazing how much water it draws out. Anyway I am thoroughly happy with it, more so if I could get the app. 😀😀
Have you scanned the bar code on the side of the aircon?
@@HowardPosener awaiting a tall step ladder to clean filter and snap barcode! These 10 foot ceilings are a blessing for heat reduction but a bear to access for cleaning!
Had a brief 6 minutes rain shower from passing cloud, hopefully more on the way. Thanks Mike😀😀😀
In my case the bar codeis at the bottom of the unit and when camera is focased it asks to add device to Samsung smart things app
CF = Clean Filter
Samsung 1.5 Ton AR18CVFAMWKUFE Air Conditioner - Wind-Free
how is this model ???
It is not a model sold in Thailand but I found a couple if short reviews here. Seems very good sorry I can't help you more..but I plan to do a six months review soon so please help by subscribing to my Chanel thanks www.daraz.com.bd/products/samsung-15-ton-ar18cvfamwkufe-air-conditioner-wind-free-digital-inverter-technology-official-i344130820.html
First try at some info . Am i correct that you have to cut a hole through an outside wall to get rid of the heat?
The engineers do that as the unit has to connect to the outside compressor
hello is the air con still good? I am thinking of buying. thank u
Yes its excellent I'm thinking of doing a follow up video ..make sure you buy one that has smart things so it works with your mobile
thank you ❤ oh unfortunately it does not come in ceiling type yet so I cannot get it now. I really wanted to get Samsung.
I think the do the big round ones for the ceiling mayybe check their webb page @neraknerak
@@HowardPosener yes you're right
I have purchased this ac and I have tried windfree mode, however I dont think windfree mode suitable for how weather especially in my area middle east, I am not sure how the ac will cool down the room with no actual air and When I tried this mode the room temperature went high and felt there is no cold air !
Try auto mode first... When it gets to the set temp it will then go to wind free automatically
Also I just posted an update video which may be of use
Thanks so much! Mine is about 1month old. And CF showed up. So i went on UA-cam to find out why. Will go & CF now. And i wasn't aware that the app has other features not on the remote. Not a techy person so i didn't install the app. I will after i CF the aircon. Thanks again! 😊
Glad you enjoyed it thanks
Howard, i already CF. Thanks again! By the way, does your Compressor leak?
@@maryanne2002 ye, a little outside ivr been told this is normal. But not sure... I was told it's from the high heat and humidity here in Thailand
did you know ou could um wash the internal filter and remove moisture from the filter from the remote in all wind free ones but the ordinary Samsungs have only the moisture remover
Also the remote has functions not on the app
I bought two Samsungs, 2 years apart in Thailand. It was the seer rating of 18 that sold it for me, what with a good price and excellent warantee on the compressor of 10 years and 5 years for the internal wall unit. First one doesn't have all those holes and a metal box for the compressor unit. Newer one has all those holes but the compressor box is made out of plastic which is a bit disappointing; hopefully it will last 10 years. Installed them both myself; easy to install; hardest bit probably drilling the hole in the wall and making the pipe connector flared fittings. Also interesting is Samsung has been making air conditioners a long time so they know what they are doing. Only issue I had with the first one is the led on the remote was not sticking out enough and you would press buttons on the remote and the conditioner would not receive the command. Got the soldering iron out and fixed that issue so all good now. Buying it on Lazada is very cheap and it turns up in a couple of days!
I use the bathroom shower to clean the filter. Prevents all that dust flying around.
If I get any problems, it sounds like I should call you ....but thanks, I think it's an underated product .
All these inverter air cons are the same. R32 is in the compressor. You make up the pipes, pressure test to about 180 on the guages, make sure no leaks, then evacuate all air, make it does not leak, then open the valves to release R32 into the system and run the setup program. Easy. You can also run a program to pull the R32 back into the compressor, close off the valves, and decommision, move it, re evacuate it, etc. btw i am just a diyer! Worth having all the equipment such as guages as you can use for your car, etc.
Good idea
How do you keep those thousands of little holes clean?
So far I've never needed to clean the outside plastic with the holes but when I had the unit professionally cleaned they took off the cover and used a power full jet water spray.... Also I guess every day air is being pumped through those holes which I guess helps to keep them clean...
hi Howard, where is your outside compressor located (is it on your balcony?)? You say the interior wall unit is quiet, but how about the exterior compressor?
Yes it's directly outside in my balcony and very quite... Inside I cannot hear it at all...
@@HowardPosener many thanks, Howard. and does it ever smell musty when initially turning it on?
@@piersp2008 nope but it says in the manual if that ever happens to use the auto dry..
Hygienically dry all internal moisture after cooling is complete.lt takes about 10-60 minutes.
But design is different than urs
That may explain it.... I guess every model is slightly different
hi can i use this for heating as well? cannot find anything about warming ?
It does have a heat mode but it's deactivated in hot countries...
thank you @@HowardPosener
maybe you can just buy the remote extra
I've tried when I did my research it wasn't available in most countries... I can't remember, but one country did sell them but only with the air conditioner.
Really good review this! May I just ask who did you order it from and how much did you pay for installation?
I'm in Thailand and I purchased from powerbuy which is a big chain here... I went to a few branches but most were not trained re Samsung air conditioners... The instalation was free with the units.. Hope that helps... I plan to do a follow up video as I just had the units pro cleaned by the same company.. Hope this helps
what was that top brand your using before that failed?
Because of the laws of the country I live in I have to be carefull...but begins with D
Can you please tell me which bran was your previous ac?
Daikin
Thanks for your thoughtful review without yelling WHAT UP GUYS!!! WE HAVE A BANGER OF A VIDEO!!!
Since you said that the vent angle is more adjustable than most, I wanted to ask if you can have it blast air at the ceiling? That way, I'm hoping I can have quick cooling without being hit by a blast of cold air.
I just tried.. It does horizontal to the ceiling any more than that the flaps would be closed.
What I do sometimes is turn it on to powerful for say 5 mins than I keep it in wind free mode ... Any other questions please ask..
Is it self contained? There is no outdoor unit required?
The price includes a compressor which is normally fitted outdoors
It isn't self contained has a outdoor condenser.can be mounted on the wall of the house.
I bought two and put them in two bedrooms and I convinced a friend to buy one. The problem with the samsung windfree is it drops the humidity level to 25% in the room down from over 70% where we live, which makes it very dry and uncomfortable.
That doesn't sound right try the wind free mode or cool not auto or dry... But best advice ask the shop where he bought them
Thanks for the video. I have the same airco installed since last week, 1 unit in the living room and 1 unit 3,5 kw outside.
The manuel is very basic and I had to work out things myself, finding some info on the Samsung website also. For me is the heating the most important reason. I have it installed on AI through the app and on AUTO. I just adjust the temp. at night 19 degrees or when I'm away. When I'm at home 23 degrees. Do you know what's the cheapest way is : auto or heat ? When it s on heat you also have the possibility to put it on ECO.
It's about 13 kwh of energy a day this way. Tips are welcome 😊 I'm also learning 😅
By the way I'm from Belgium and it's freezing now.
Thanks in advance
Thanks for your comments .I can't help much as I'm in Thailand and even though it displays the heat mode it's nit activated as it's always very hot here ....I'm using the wind free mode most of the time and it seems very economical to run ....stay warm .I would luv it if you could subscribe it helps me a lot and its free .
Thanks for your respons
I tried it out a few hours on heat mode Eco and it s higher energy spill than on AUTO 😅
Enjoy the heat I think I'm gonna move over there 😂
@@wendyengels6648 that's funny 😁
how noisy is the compressor?
Almost silent
@@HowardPosener no vibrations either? the compressor will be mounted on my bedroom's wall. had issues with another aircons before.
I too had other other with other brands
Thanks a lot for the review!!
Glad it helped please subscribe it really helps. I'm also planning to do a follow video soon as now I've used them for over 6 months
Thanks for good job
Thanks to you
Hi, on your recommendation I installed the same aircon but the 21000 btu and I'm very thankful and impressed. Amazing, no noice, fast cooling and I even linked it with Alexa. My only concern is that after 12 hours my electricity (energy) usage on the smart things app shows it is over a 1000 Thai Baht.....not sure if this is correct?
That doesn't sound right obviously....how are the readings now ....also make sure you set up the month start date it helps to Guage....keep us all posted ...
Yet another great detailed video on an important part of our lives. Can't wait to see your new place.
Anytime your welcome just call me beforehand
Whelps, since you’re living in a flat near beach. A unit with acrylic coatings on condenser and evaporator will have better life expectancy.
Thanks for the tip ....if there's enough interest I'll post another video ...I'm having both units professionally cleaned this week
For me water is leaking through indoor blade in windfree mode
Now that doesn't sound right..... How old is the unit is it still under guarantee
@@HowardPosener yes 40 days completed that to this is replaced product first product also same issue nd now second one also
How to use windfree mode after onining the AC we can use windfree mode immediately?
@@saivarma6532 yes or turn on auto when it gets to the desired temperature it goes to wind free automatically
@saivarma6532 maybe contact Samsung directly.... Or ask for the manager where you bought it.. Maybe it has been poorly installed
Thank you for your revoew! Is the Filter pm 1 or pm 10? I just ask for clarification.
As I mentioned one of the bad things is the manual and the lack of knowledge from the sales people here in thailand ....as that feature was not important to me I never checked sorry ....but to date after 4 months it's all working well
PM 1.0 only available for the Ultra or Premium version. You can see it has more bulky filter at the top.
Is it possible to buy that new style remote or did you just show that as an idea for Samsung ? Does it exist ? I can't seem to locate one using google ?
Evidently it does exist but not on thailand ...I too would like to buy it
@@HowardPosener Thank you - do you by chance have the model or part number of that remote - where can I find it on the internet - I'm a little far from downtown Hua hin.
@Gazzapa57 I went to samsung service they were not too helpfully and said not available in thailand ....it's shown in the samsungs app that controls the air conditioner..
Samsung Windfree Elite 2023 dual split
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Video starts at 5:15
That's a bit unfair as the buying process is equally important and the options are numerous..but thanks for watching
I loved the actual review! But yes, chapter options would be really great especially for tech reviews like this, as some people either wanna get straight to certain details or have a really short attention span
@@halodregs ill look into adding then in future thanks
Have you experienced any creaking sounds when you change the temperature? I heard this complaint from one person who was using an older Wind Free model and he claimed this was due to a poor quality of plastic cover with those little holes.
I do but only at the very beginning when I turn it on ...
Is this a new model from Samsung. I was interested in Lg but I saw theirs is over 6 years old so idk if I trust it
Yes it's a new model. They may have even newer ones now...
@@HowardPosener Thank you
thank you ❤
You're welcome 😊
I am thinking of replacing mine too. I am going to get the AR13BYEAAWKNME 1.5hp premium plus. My old sanyo which serves for 28 years still cold but the IR receiver is broken therefore cannot be controlled by remote and only one setting of the last when it broke. Each time to turn on, I flip the switch 😂. So would u recommend it. Btw, I only use this air conditioner when I return home from Canada. Not sure if I should spend the money 😂
Not sure about the different models but so far I'm very happy .if you are are only going to use it a couple of months a year .it may not be worth it ....but they are not more expensive than daikin Mitsubishi etc
@@HowardPosener Nevermind, I already bought, a treat for me for Chinese New Year. Thanks for your input.
The most noisy air conditioner ever
I have 2 bost are virtually silent
Agree. We are renting a house equipped with these and they are very noisy 😮
@@marcdaniels9079 maybe get the engineers in... Mine are only 6 months old so far brilliant
@@marcdaniels9079samsung is not noisy there is something in your ac 😅
Rubbish i have one
Howard Howarsd Howard,,,you forgot to mention, right? Loud and noisy compressor, cooling effect not existent if outside over 30 grad., because of nonstop inverter switch off aircon..so the hot air can fill your room and the best...you have to live with error codes of different kind ..cute, right?..my advice: never think about buying a inverter aircon if you like a cool room, it will not work. inverter aircons are not made to save money if running over a longer period 24/7 for example, they even use more kw's as non-inverters...and just in case you have close neighbors.....the will complain! noise from the compressor squeaking in all pitches, it often sounds like an airplane engine...what good does it do if Samsung technicians say it is normal forgot almost the aged remote....you see nothing on this dinosaur remote. old 20 years + remotes will work on your new one......Last hint: This Korean manufacturer thought it was not necessary to make its aircons work in the voltage range of 200 to 240 volts, which would be a small thing technically...if you live in Asia, the voltage fluctuates more often than not...with the result that it no longer works, error codes, the entire system simply switches off. And if the Samsung technicians come, this is the first thing they do...let the compressor run at full speed and say there is not enough current or voltage. Standard excuse...especially if you only have a 2-pole power supply...then nothing works...
Very strange looking at the many comments below it seems most folks are having a great experience .all I can say mine is just six months old and is very quite and working very well ..maybe you could write to head office at samsung ....specially if it's still under warrenty
is it common with other ACs, to have to clean them every two weaks?
I don't think so
I just had the engineers over to clean my unit ..they said unless you live on a dirty environment once every 6 weeks is fine ...they looked at my unit and said it didn't need cleaning yet (I've owned it 4 months )
How loud is the compressor?
Virtually silent, especially on the wind free mode
Are you always forced to clean it every 2 weeks? So it stops forcefully if you don't do it?