PIONEER WYS018GMFI22RL Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Review
Scorching summers would force you to move to a hilly location or to work out coolly inside your swimming pool. But what if you have to be at home or office all day long?
Well, an air-conditioner does the job for you. But how to find out an AC which not only keeps you cool throughout the day but is also cool to your pocket?
Well, the window ACs provide the solution. However, these ACs produce disturbing noise.
A split AC, finally, solves all these problems at once. They are cool as well as hot when needed and quiet inside always.
The Pioneer WYS018GMFI22RL Mini Split Air Conditioner is no exception. It provides just the right temperature to your room, optimum load to your pocket and it is quiet. Besides, the sleek and soothing design offers good aesthetics while enhancing the interior of your decorated room.
It has many more features then what we discussed above and we will go through each of them in detail right here.
Pros
- 18,000 BTU capacity
- Quieter operation inside
- Serves a dual purpose of cooling as well as heating
- Made of High-Quality Material
- High energy efficiency
Cons
- More expensive compared to portable ACs
Design, Size & Warranty
This wall-mounted AC has a compact design thus not only does it save space on the ground, but it also doesn’t occupy a large space vertically as well. Moreover, the simple yet soothing design blends well with any wall color.
The unit is designed to meet requirements of Energy Star certification and thus is more energy-efficient than many other AC in the category.
The compact size AC has a dimension of 13.13” x 41.5” x 8.88”. At 29 lbs it makes for one of the lightest ACs in the category.
The AC comes with a 2-tier warranty-
- For Parts- 2-year limited warranty
- For Compressor- 5-year limited warranty
Product Features 
Refrigerant Leakage Detection
As soon as the refrigerant develops a leakage, the AC itself detects it and displays the corresponding code on the LED Screen. This feature protects the internal parts of the AC from any damages.
Temperature Compensation
The PIONEER AC features a unique temperature compensation function to avoid larger temperature differences between the ceiling and floor of the room.
This way, the cooling time is reduced to a great extent. Moreover, extra energy is conserved during the operation.
All-Weather Usage
You can alter the operation mode of the AC into heat, cool, auto as well as dehumidification mode. This feature allows you to experience great comfort throughout the year, irrespective of the outdoor climatic conditions.
Remote Controls
The PIONEER AC includes a highly user-friendly remote to control the unit’s performance with more convenience. The remote is durable and efficient and comprises a top-quality LED display for even more comfort.
Besides, you can also control the unit from indefinite ranges using the optional Pioneer USB Dongle (not included with the unit), by attaching it to your smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
Follow Me
The AC also features a highly convenient follow me function. Using this feature, you can convert your remote control into a portable thermostat. With this feature, the unit automatically attains the desired temperature and fan speed according to the surrounding environment of the remote.
Other Basic features
- Auto Restart which automatically starts the unit after a power outage and reinstalls the previous settings
- Programmable Timer for delayed start/stop of the unit
- Short cut function to quickly restore to the previously installed settings
- Sleep Mode for gradual movement towards desired temperature and comfortable operation
- Self Clean to clean and dry the evaporator
- Fine filter to trap the smallest of dirt and dust
Noise Level
With an impressive noise level roaming around 45-46 dB, this outstanding AC offers a pretty quiet and soothing operation that neither disturbs you while working nor does it wastes energy in the dissipation of unwanted sounds.
However, the outdoor unit of the AC produces significant noises as loud as 61 dB. Nonetheless, this would not be a matter of your concern, though it might affect the energy efficiency of the product to some extent.
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) And BTU Cooling Capacity
The Energy efficiency of this remarkable AC is a class apart. It has a highly satisfying Energy Efficiency Ratio of 13.0, which means that it does not put any heavy impact on your electricity bills and remains kinder to the earth.
Also, the SEER of this appliance rises to an exceptional value of 20.8. The Cooling Capacity of this powerful AC is 18000 BTU making it suitable for most of the spaces.
Installation and Usage
The lightweight of the AC allows for an easy installation. It is equally supported by the very clear and easy to understand step-by-step installation method given in the installation manual.
The unit does not require a professional to install it thus saves a great deal on the cost of installation.
All the parts required to install comes along with the AC unit and you do not need to look out for any of the fittings from outside. Moreover, the product comes with a complete 16’ installation kit for added convenience.
Besides, the 2-way drain system further eases out the installation process as you do not need to worry about the direction of the drain while installing.
It can be used for cooling, heating and also for dehumidification. This makes it suitable for homes, offices and even basements.
The unit can get the temperature in the range of 62 to 90oF and can give the required temperature even at ambient temperature as low as -15oC.
Final Thoughts
With its extraordinary performance and smart features, the PIONEER WYS018GMFI22RL Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner finds its place in almost all the top categories of mini-split AC. It is a quiet AC with smooth and eco-friendly operation.
So, if you’re keenly interested to spend a little more for comfort and enjoy one of the best mini-split ACs, this AC is surely a perfect match for you.
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