Air deflector (possibly wrong terminology) for air conditioner units

[JayClay]

I'm not sure this is the appropriate sub-form for this topic. Mods please move it if it's not.

 

The problem with renting properties in Thailand is that the owners tend to put the air conditioning units directly in front of the TV in the living room, and pointing directly at your face in the bedroom. This makes it impossible for me to be comfortable. I like my room to be cool, but I don't want a constant stream of icy air constantly in my face.

Before I get the cardboard and glue out, does anybody know if there are any pre-existing solutions to redirect or disperse the air flow? I had a quick google for "air deflector for air conditioner" and got some results but they seem to be for the compressor and not the unit itself.

[OneMoreFarang]

Most ACs have them built in. Just look for the symbols on the remote to direct the air up or down or left or right. 

Some modern ACs have additional functions to direct the air directly to humans, or direct the air away from humans. But I am pretty sure these functions exist only on few ACs (i.e. some Daikin). 

[JayClay]

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Most ACs have them built in. Just look for the symbols on the remote to direct the air up or down or left or right

The built in direction controls don't provide suitable deflection, unfortunately.

[Thailand J]

Have you tried using the "swing" button on the remote?

Set the ventilating flaps to a fix position .Use a ceiling fan or floor standing fan to circulate the air in the room if needed.

 

Edited September 8, 2023 by Thailand J

[Encid]

There are relatively inexpensive deflectors available on Lazada if you have a search... 

 

[JayClay]

Lol thanks for that. I searched Google but didn't think to search on Lazada.

[OneMoreFarang]

I never used such reflectors. But I would be careful about the temperature control.

Depending on the positions of such reflectors it could happen that the cooled air is (in part) redirected to the temperature sensor which normally measures the surrounding air temperature.

When that happens then maybe the AC "thinks" it is a lot cooler in your room than it actually is...

 

[JayClay]

Good point @OneMoreFarang , I hadn't thought of that.

[JensenZ]

48 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Most ACs have them built in. Just look for the symbols on the remote to direct the air up or down or left or right. 

Some modern ACs have additional functions to direct the air directly to humans, or direct the air away from humans. But I am pretty sure these functions exist only on few ACs (i.e. some Daikin). 

I have a Daikin unit with such a feature, called "comfort", to direct the airflow up high away from humans. Sometimes, during hot season I direct the airflow toward me as it allows me to use the aircon at a lower setting (higher temperature) to save power.

 

I've never seen an aircon unit that doesn't have air direction blades. Even the oldest archaic units should have them.

 

I did have to get air direction blades for an outdoor unit though. They installed it so close to a wall in a corner that the hot outflow was deflecting off the wall and back into the unit, causing it to overheat. You'd think the installers would be aware of this problem. Other times they installed them too close to the mounting wall to impede cooling inflow to the back of the unit.

Edited September 8, 2023 by JensenZ

[BKKBike09]

It's a little off topic (for rented property) but Samsung have a range of ACs that have what they call 'Wind Free' feature. Basically the cover for the air vent is perforated; you can either run the A/C with the vent open or closed. I bought one a couple of weeks ago and it works very well. Diffuses the air flow very effectively. Whether the little holes will clog up with dust after a while remains to be seen but it can be removed and cleaned easily enough.

[kidneyw]

Jayclay, when all else fails, move the TV and the bed.

[JayClay]

12 hours ago, kidneyw said:

Jayclay, when all else fails, move the TV and the bed.

I have done occasionally but it is rarely a realistic option, if even feasible at all.

[bbko]

Simple fix, aim a fan at the AC to divert the stream to the left/right.

[CecilM]

20 hours ago, JayClay said:

I'm not sure this is the appropriate sub-form for this topic. Mods please move it if it's not.

 

The problem with renting properties in Thailand is that the owners tend to put the air conditioning units directly in front of the TV in the living room, and pointing directly at your face in the bedroom. This makes it impossible for me to be comfortable. I like my room to be cool, but I don't want a constant stream of icy air constantly in my face.

Before I get the cardboard and glue out, does anybody know if there are any pre-existing solutions to redirect or disperse the air flow? I had a quick google for "air deflector for air conditioner" and got some results but they seem to be for the compressor and not the unit itself.

Lots of air deflectors for A/C available on Lazada/etc.

[JBChiangRai]

Be careful about attaching anything with glue or sticky pads.  You will need to remove it completely at the end of your lease and you will be responsible for any damage.

[Dazinoz]

Lazada. Just one of many.

[thailand49]

Older units on remote don't have flap control. 

After turning on get a small extension stick,  pencil depending your height lightly push the flap higher or lower.

Works all the time for me,  I don't over think it when I need to watch T. V.