Wall mounted air conditioning units are also known as split systems or mini-split systems. They come with an outdoor unit and 1 or more indoor units. The indoor units are mounted on a wall in the space in which you intend to cool. They are usually light weight and easy to install since they are ductless, making them a great alternative to central air conditioning. If a wall mounted air conditioner is what you plan to purchase, here are 5 great choices.
LG LA120HSV
LG makes plenty of split air conditioner systems. This particular model however, gets exceptional ratings from its customers. This LG model has a lower capacity than most wall mounted air conditioning units. It has 11200 BTU and a 13300 BTU heat pump. It has a 12.5 EER, a SEER of 20, and uses R410A refrigerant, which makes this unit Energy Star compliant and eco friendly. It has many features, such as remote control operation, a 24 hour timer, a sleep mode, a dehumidifier function, an auto restart function, and 4-way auto swing.
Sanyo 18KHS72
This single zone mini split system has 17500 cooling BTU and 20400 heating BTU. Unfortunately this unit is not Energy Star rated but it has a SEER rating of 20. The features of this Sanyo model are plentiful. It has a remote control, a dry mode, energy saving option, 3 fan speeds, a 24 hour timer, an auto restart function, a quiet mode, and an anti mold filter.
Mitsubishi Mr. Slim PUZ-HA30NHA2 & PKA-A3DKA
Mitsubishi has many Mr. Slim wall air conditioning systems to choose from. This particular indoor and outdoor unit has 30000 cooling BTU and 32000 heating BTU. It has a 16.5 SEER rating, making it Energy Star qualified and uses R410A refrigerant. Its features include a remote control and a washable filter.
Napoleon NCHS24
This unit is also a single zone split system. It has the cooling capacity of 24000 BTU and a 13 SEER. This unit uses R410A refrigerant and comes with many great features. It has an auto restart, a sleep timer, a dehumidifier function, a remote control, and 4-way air direction.
Soleus KFTHP18
This unit is similar to the Napolean NCHS24 but it has 18000 cooling BTU. It has a few different features such as 4 fan speeds, 5 operating modes, and an electric heat back up. Its EER is 11.6 while its SEER rating is 13, not quite enough for an Energy Star rating.
These 5 wall mounted air conditioning units are all well reviewed and rated by their customers. Almost all the brands listed above have other wall mounted units with positive reviews too. These are just a few. The units above have great features as well as functions. Many have higher SEER or EER ratings than standard units or at least use R410A refrigerant for a safer environment. Hopefully you can find what you are looking for in the above list. If not, check out these brands’ other models.