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Column Air Conditioners

When a wall unit isn't enough, the floor-standing column brings power where it's needed: a vertical floor unit, a long air throw and a striking presence for large spaces, shops and showrooms. Top brands ready to ship, from 12000 to 60000 BTU.
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What are floor-standing column air conditioners

Floor-standing column air conditioners have a vertical indoor unit, placed on the floor like a tall, slim column. It's a family designed for those who need to cool and heat large spaces, where a wall unit would struggle to cover the whole floor area. The air throw starts from the top and reaches every corner, while the bold design adds a real striking presence in large living rooms, shops, waiting rooms and showrooms.

When to choose the column

The column is the right choice when the required power is high and wall space is unavailable or insufficient. It's worth considering in these cases:

  • Open spaces, large living rooms and double-height spaces.
  • Shops, bars, offices and commercial spaces open to the public.
  • Premises where a floor unit, easy to reach for cleaning and maintenance, is preferred.

For smaller surfaces, wall solutions remain convenient: compare with wall air conditioners or with a single wall mono-split.

How many BTU you need for large spaces

As this is a high-power family, the BTU sizes start high and rise considerably. In the catalogue you'll mainly find these values:

  • 12000 BTU: single rooms larger than normal.
  • 24000 BTU: large halls and small commercial premises.
  • 36000 and 42000 BTU: open spaces, shops and medium-sized offices.
  • 48000 and 60000 BTU: large floor areas, showrooms and double-height spaces.

Mono-column and multisplit column

The family includes two different approaches. With the mono-split column you connect a single column to one outdoor motor, a straightforward solution for a single large space. When instead you want to air condition several rooms with one outdoor motor, you can include the column in a multisplit system, pairing it with other units according to the needs of each room.

The best brands available

You'll find the leading manufacturers in the sector, with official warranty and available spare parts: Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Samsung, Haier, Hisense and OneClima. Prices range from around 1708 to 4780 €, depending on power, technology and brand.

Efficiency, comfort and tax incentives

Even in the column version, inverter heat pump technology cools in summer and heats in winter, modulating the power to reduce consumption. Efficiency can be read from the SEER indices in cooling and SCOP in heating. Purchase and installation may qualify for tax incentives where applicable, such as reduced VAT for renovation work, always checking the up-to-date requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a column air conditioner and a wall one?
The column has a vertical indoor unit placed on the floor and offers high power with an air throw that covers large spaces. The wall unit is more compact and discreet, ideal for rooms of normal size. You choose the column when more power is needed or when there's no wall space.
Which spaces is a column air conditioner suited to?
It's designed for large spaces such as large living rooms, open spaces, shops, offices, bars and showrooms. Its power and striking presence make it suitable where many square metres need to be covered with a single unit.
How many BTU do you need for a shop or a large space?
It depends on the floor area and the insulation, but for large and commercial spaces you usually start from 24000 BTU and rise up to 48000 or 60000 BTU for large floor areas and double-height spaces.
Can I use a column in a multisplit system?
Yes, the column can be included in a multisplit system and paired with other indoor units connected to a single outdoor motor, so you can air condition several spaces with a single outdoor unit.
Does the column air conditioner also heat in winter?
Yes, inverter heat pump models heat efficiently even at low outdoor temperatures and can replace or supplement the radiators in the room.
Which brands are available among the column air conditioners?
You'll find the leading manufacturers in the sector, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Samsung, Haier, Hisense and OneClima, all with official warranty and available spare parts.
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