SENSEI review of air conditioners: main series of split systems, characteristics and user reviews

Considering the split of the Sensei system, it is worthwhile to dwell on the brand name, which translates as “teacher”. Sensei air conditioners may well act as models. They perfectly combine in themselves all the parameters necessary for high-quality equipment - functionality, stylish design, reliability and economically justified cost.

Time-tested equipment

Sensei air conditioning
Sensei split system

For more than a decade and a half, Sensei's home climate systems have been successfully competing with the offers of the CIS air conditioning market. At first, their popularity was based on the fact that the country of origin, Japan, was already then considered a supplier of the highest quality and reliable products.

The pedantry of the Japanese, which they show in the design, testing and assembly process, has brought their products to world leaders. In addition, the climate systems of the Sensei brand are not overloaded with many different functions that are rarely used or not used at all. Their task is to maintain a comfortable microclimate in the room.

Features of the main series

How wide will be the range of capabilities of the air conditioner - depends on the selected series. The company produces three main options for split systems and independent devices:

  1. Business or BUSINESS - a series of air conditioners, including a set of standard functions, such as cooling, heating, remote control. Many models use modern ozone-safe freon as a refrigerant. A variety of design models allows you to choose a device for a business premises of any level.
  2. Eco or ECO - a series for every home, including many great options with self-diagnosis and self-cleaning.
  3. Elite or ELITE - low-power inverter devices, characterized by low noise, high reliability and a variety of functions. The features of this series are: special filters for the Sensei air conditioner, which can refresh and tone the air in the room, as well as a multi-stage cleaning system.

In the table you can find comparative characteristics of the models.

Model FTE-23TW FTE-32TW FTI-25TW FTI-25TW
Area of ​​service, m2 20 35 25 35
Ambient temperature range (cooling), ° C 18-43 18-43 18-43 18-43
Range of temperature of external air (heating), ° C -31 -31 -39 -39
Drainage, l / g 0,3 0,7 0,5 0,7
Air loss m3 / g 400 530 430 500
Noise level of the internal block, dB 26 36 26 29
The noise level of the external unit, dB 49 52 51 53

For the efficient use of Sensei air conditioners, it is necessary to clarify the technical characteristics of the selected model and project them onto the future working area.

Sensei FTX - all-weather climate equipment

SENSEI FTX-32MR
SENSEI FTX-32MR

The Sensei FTX line - simple and reliable climatic complexes in use. They have all the necessary functions to work effectively with minimal human involvement. You only need to know how to turn on the device for heating in the winter and for cooling in the summer. The rest will be done by the air conditioner itself.

Sensei FTX air conditioners are compact wall-mounted systems that are distinguished by their beauty and rich feature set.

A feature of climatic equipment is the use of ozone-safe modern refrigerant R410a in the process.

Sensei FTB - Home & Office Systems

Sensei FTB-23GR BUSINESS.
Sensei FTB-23GR BUSINESS.

Sensei FTB air conditioners are a combination of features and capabilities that make it equally convenient to use this equipment at home and in the office. In addition to cooling and heating the air, there are opportunities:

  • auto start;
  • self-diagnosis;
  • self-cleaning;
  • autorun;
  • selection of standard operating modes;
  • to program a unique operating mode;
  • clean air from dust, allergens, bacteria.

The devices are equipped with a convenient VLED display, have received additional protection against corrosion, a moisture-repellent coating of the heat exchanger.

Despite the fact that air conditioners belong to the BUSINESS series, the price of the devices is quite affordable and allows you to conveniently use them at home.

Sensei FTI - multifunctional climate systems

Sensei FTI-66TW
Sensei FTI-66TW

Wall Sensei FTI conditioners - a model range of the invertor climatic systems possessing the increased productivity. Suppliers note an increased interest in this category of products due to the wide range of their capabilities.

The capabilities of the device are traditionally wide for the Japanese manufacturer. Among them it is worth highlighting:

  • the function “night mode” - the unit operates with reduced power during sleep;
  • “timer” function - the device operates according to a strictly specified program;
  • Intelligent defrosting mode - a function that allows you to keep the outdoor unit in proper condition without user intervention;
  • increased energy efficiency class - economical energy consumption;
  • multilevel air purification;
  • smooth cooling and space heating;
  • the ability to change the direction of drainage.

It should be noted that other lines of climatic systems of the Japanese manufacturer have almost the same capabilities. The only limitation for most models is the area of ​​the heated room.

FTI units are successfully mounted in any room that is suitable for their technical characteristics - a private house, apartment, office room, restaurant. The capabilities of the air conditioner must be clarified in advance by choosing the model of interest, and having studied the accompanying documentation.

Sensei FTE - Powerful Systems

Sensei FTE-66GR
Sensei FTE-66GR

Modern and multi-functional climate systems Sensei FTE allow both commercial and home use. For example, the Sensei FTE 25MR air conditioner, in addition to the standard heating and cooling functions, also includes the following features:

  • self-diagnosis;
  • auto start;
  • self-cleaning;
  • turbo mode.

The set of functions, as well as their capabilities, may vary depending on the model.

Pivot table
Pivot table

Sensei Remote Control and Air Conditioner Instructions

A simple look at the remote control for the Sensei air conditioner allows you to make sure that even the most affordable models of climate systems of this company are not as simple as it seems at first. The base of ozone-safe freon and the heating-cooling function are only an indispensable component of each device. Around this is built functionality designed to increase the comfort of using an air conditioner by the most sophisticated buyer.

To get an idea of ​​all the features of a particular model - allows the instruction attached to each branded piece of equipment.

In addition to textual information, the brochure necessarily contains color or black-and-white photos of the device itself, its mounting options, tables and images of control combinations on the remote control.

Please note that the confirmation of the authenticity of the air conditioner belonging to the category of devices of any manufacturer is precisely the instruction. It allows you to explore the capabilities of the climate system, introduces the rules of its installation, operation and management.

Sensei Air Conditioner Error Codes

Mandatory information booklet contains error codes of the device.They are displayed on the air conditioner display and allow you to identify problems that, although rare, still occur even in modern climate-control equipment of the highest quality.

Sensei air conditioner error codes and their interpretation
Sensei air conditioner error codes and their interpretation

The most common causes of a specific error code are incorrect installation of the air conditioner or improper maintenance.

User reviews

It is extremely rare to find reviews about Sensei air conditioners, where users would blame on build quality. With this manufacturer is all right. Of the minuses of some models emit a significant level of noise. But, you should understand that we are talking about powerful high-performance climate systems. Their cost is also rather big, which not a single consumer can attribute to advantages. But the quality of the equipment and the long service life are worth it.

Pros:

  • powerful;
  • cheap;
  • the convenience of use.

Minuses:

  • noisy;
  • cheap plastic;
  • incomprehensible remote control.

Reviews about the air conditioning sensei budget series discreet. Consumers are complaining about the plastic quality of the internal module, the inconvenient remote control, and the loud operation of the device. At first, when working on heating, the indoor unit smells unpleasantly of plastic, but this is only the first time after installation. At the same time, air conditioners show themselves as reliable workhorses that cope well with their basic functions.

For those who are not afraid of the higher price of Sensei air conditioners, it is preferable to pay attention to the next price segment. According to reviews of sensei air conditioners, priced from $ 500 and above, they work without complaints and the listed disadvantages of cheap models do not apply to them.

Below is a video with the selection and installation of air conditioning Sensei

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