As a brand of a country with a high level of concern for environmental issues like Japan, Daikin aims to produce durable, long-lasting air conditioning products to limit waste from household appliances. With nearly 100 years of specialized experience in the field of air conditioning, Daikin representatives said that products are always improved in technology and design, meeting the quality needs of consumers.
To prolong the life of the product, Daikin air conditioners are applying many new technologies, including exclusive technologies:
Technology to protect the board when voltage changes (Hi /Low Voltage Shield)
Unstable voltage fluctuations still occur in many places and can quickly damage electronic devices. Daikin’s FTKM, FTKC, ATKC, FTKA, ATKA product lines are equipped with a highly durable electronic circuit board that can withstand voltages up to 440 V at single-phase current. This circuit board will help consumers avoid the need to install an additional voltage stabilizer.
For FTKC, ATKC, FTKA, ATKA lines, the machine still operates in the voltage range from 150V – 264V (FTKM is 130V – 264V). If the voltage is higher than 264V or lower than 440V, the machine will automatically stop working.
When the voltage returns to normal operating voltage, the air conditioner will automatically operate again as before.
This technology helps the air conditioner operate durably, avoiding damage when voltage changes, especially in places where the voltage network is not stable.
FTKC is one of the products equipped with circuit protection technology when voltage changes.
Protect the condenser with anti-corrosion technology on the radiator
The outdoor unit is inherently installed outdoors, exposed to rain and sun outside. The outdoor unit also consumes more than 95% of the electricity consumed by the air conditioner. A well-functioning outdoor unit will prolong the life of the product as well as save energy for users.
To increase product durability, Daikin’s FTKC25/35, ATKC, FTKA, ATKA lines install heat exchanger fins of the outdoor unit made from copper and aluminum, treated with special anti-corrosion treatment and painted. Coated with two electrostatic layers, acrylic plastic layer and waterproof layer to increase resistance to acid rain and salt corrosion.
Some models such as FTKM, FTKC50/60/71 apply MCHE (Microchannel) technology to the heatsink. With this technology, heat exchange tubes are made from aluminum – zinc alloy, increasing heat transfer area and larger air flow, thereby improving heat exchange efficiency and durability.
Description of Daikin’s anti-corrosion treated radiator.
An experiment conducted by Daikin Thailand Research and Development Center showed that the MCHE radiator has passed 2,000 hours of being sprayed with salt solution without leaking due to corrosion.
Swing compressor, reluctance DC motor
The Swing compressor is currently Daikin’s exclusive technology with a gentle circular motion, significantly reducing friction and vibration. Swing technology also helps limit refrigerant leakage during compression. These advantages contribute to making the compressor operate quieter and more efficiently.
Swing compressors have reluctance DC motors that take advantage of magnets to increase machine efficiency. The process of attaching highly magnetic magnets throughout the entire middle of the rotating shaft creates a powerful magnet. By rapidly switching the poles of this electromagnet, a DC motor can produce greater speed and power.
Swing compressor with gentle circular motion, significantly reduces friction and vibration
Used correctly
Besides technological improvements from manufacturers, product durability also depends greatly on how consumers use it, because durability depends on the person.
According to refrigeration engineer Hoang Tien Thanh, the life of the machine will depend on many factors such as installation, usage mode, maintenance…. Consumers should choose an air conditioner with the appropriate capacity. If appropriate, it is best to use an Inverter air conditioner to save energy and pay attention to proper installation according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. During use, you should set a reasonable temperature and maintain a reasonable machine cleaning and maintenance regime to both ensure effective use and extend the life of the machine.
