What Is System 2 Aircon
A system 2 aircon is a multi split-type air conditioning system where two indoor (or fan coil) sub-units are connected to one compressor or outdoor sub-unit. A system 2 aircon configuration offers a wide range of flexibility in terms of control options for cooling different rooms in your HDB flat. The two indoor AC units can have varying BTU capacities and run independently of each other, and they will efficiently draw the needed air that is cooled by only one compressor outside the flat and into your compartmentalized living spaces.
When do you choose a system 2 aircon
If your HDB flat is small or medium-sized and has two rooms but with very limited exterior space (the balcony), a system 2 aircon is the most ideal and the most practical configuration for cooling your home. The system 2 aircon is actually quite popular among residents of small and medium-sized flats all over Singapore, mainly for its overall cost-effective initial set-up and day-to-day operation as well as its phenomenal ability to deliver both energy-efficient and personalized cooling to two different rooms simultaneously.
What are the benefits of a system 2 aircon
- Individualized Cooling Solution. With a system 2 aircon, you can freely personalize the room temperature and AC timer setting without disrupting the cooling preferences of the rest of the household in another part of the flat. If you run Sleep Mode, for example, at a much earlier time than is normal for bedtime hours because you tend to get up early in the morning, you can do it without affecting the power-saving settings of the other indoor air conditioning unit. A system 2 aircon allows homeowners to customize two sets of air conditioner settings according to the occupancy patterns and unique cooling needs of the different rooms in the flat.
- Energy-Efficient Cooling. Most system 2 air conditioning systems incorporate inverter technology, which is superior in its energy-saving capability. Inverter aircons are also quieter compared to traditional air conditioners; they are also readily compatible with solar power sources–in case you have future plans of investing in and switching to solar power generators. An inverter aircon does not have the non-inverter aircon on-off cycle for temperature regulation. The compressor in an inverter-type AC has the ability to adjust its speed and switches to the lowest setting–instead of turning off which uses more electricity each time the air conditioning unit has to cycle and turn on again–in order to maintain the desired room temperature.
- Money-Saving Cooling Set-Up for a Small or Medium-Sized Flat. The overall cost (from aircon installation, maintenance, and daily operation) of running two separate air conditioning units, one for each room in the flat, is higher than simply investing in a system 2 air conditioning system. It is also a brilliant space-saving configuration since there is only one compressor that needs to be installed outside the flat. Drilling two large holes to accommodate two window-type air conditioners in your flat is just impractical and also untenable. To know more about proper aircon installation, the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore has these safety guidelines.
How to find the best deals for a system 2 aircon in Singapore
Silverback Aircon offers some of the most affordable promotions for system 2 aircons in Singapore. And they come with a decent warranty coverage, too. The average price for a 12,000 BTU system 2 air conditioner ranges from $2,200 to $3,500. Silverback Aircon pricing range for system 2 aircons is between $1,500 to $1,900. The low prices are due to the use of refurbished aircon spare parts, all of which have been expertly tested and maintained by Silverback Aircon. For more information on Silverback Aircon promotional packages for system 2 aircons, go here.
