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Daikin Perfera wall-mounted air conditioner — white, flat indoor unit with a double discharge flap

Daikin

Perfera

The Daikin Perfera 3.5 kW is an inverter wall-mounted air conditioner with a silver filter and Flash Streamer air purification, rated A+++ for both cooling and heating.

  • Wi-Fi
  • White
  • Heating function
  • Japanese technology
  • Low noise
  • Anti-allergen
Cooling capacity
3.5kW
Indoor unit noise
from19dB(A)
Heats in outdoor frost
down to−21°C

Price incl. installation

Price on request

What installation includes
  • Installation of the indoor and outdoor unit
  • Up to a few metres of refrigerant, electrical and condensate routing
  • Wall penetration and neat routing of the installation
  • Carrying out the vacuum and checking the system for tightness
  • Charging with refrigerant and starting the unit up
  • Checking the operating parameters and configuring the controls
  • Operating instruction and handover of the warranty documents
Installation scope and possible extras
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The Daikin Perfera in its 3.5 kW version (indoor unit FTXM35A2V1B, outdoor unit RXM35A5V1B) is a wall-mounted air conditioner that the manufacturer describes as an all-season appliance: it cools in summer, heats in the shoulder seasons and in winter, and cleans the air in the room along the way. In practice that means one device doing three jobs, which matters in a flat where every metre of wall and every day of operation counts. For a customer in Warsaw it also matters because flats in older blocks and in new apartment buildings differ in layout, sun exposure and access to the facade, and the Perfera has a wide enough operating range to cope with both.

The numbers worth knowing before you buy are clear. Nominal cooling output is 3.5 kW (from 0.9 to 4.4 kW) and heating output is 4.0 kW (from 0.8 to 5.5 kW). Seasonal efficiency is SEER 9.25 and SCOP 5.2, which gives class A+++ in both modes. The wide modulation range lets the unit run smoothly at low load instead of switching on and off all the time. The refrigerant is R32, and the outdoor unit operates in cooling from -10 to 50°C. The indoor unit weighs 11.5 kg and measures 298 x 804 x 252 mm, so it fits a standard wall; whether the wall needs reinforcement is something we decide only after looking at it.

The Perfera is aimed at people who want stable temperature, air filtration and phone control in a single living room or bedroom. This description uses only data from the manufacturer's materials. Whether your flat, the pipe route and the spot for the outdoor unit suit this model is decided at a free LeoKlima assessment. We quote the installed price after a free assessment.

Overview and positioning

In Daikin's range the Perfera is a wall-mounted series with a higher standard of finish and function: the manufacturer calls it a top-quality all-season home air conditioner. The 3.5 kW version sits in the middle of the power range of this line and matches a typical living room or a large bedroom. Smaller variants exist in the same family, but 3.5 kW leaves headroom for hot days without oversizing the unit.

The positioning rests on three pillars that the manufacturer names directly: high energy efficiency up to A+++, comfortable air distribution in the room, and air purification. Control through the Onecta app adds to that, and we cover it in its own section. So this is not a model for someone looking for the simplest device for one season; it is for a user who has expectations about air quality.

The manufacturer allows up to 5 indoor units on one outdoor unit in this family, so the Perfera also appears in multi-room systems. Our description covers the single-room set: one FTXM35A2V1B indoor unit with the RXM35A5V1B outdoor unit. A multi-room layout makes sense when several rooms must be served by one outdoor unit, for example because there are few places on the facade; in that case we size each indoor unit separately, and this text does not replace such an analysis.

Cooling and heating technology

The heart of the system is an inverter compressor that changes its output over a wide range. In cooling it lies between 0.9 and 4.4 kW, in heating between 0.8 and 5.5 kW. This has a concrete effect: once the room reaches the set temperature, the unit drops to a very low output and holds it without sharp swings, and when you need to heat or cool quickly, it can reach for the maximum. Instead of a rigid split between full power and nothing, the operation is continuous, which usually means a steadier temperature and fewer changes of noise level in the room.

Seasonal efficiency is SEER 9.25 in cooling and SCOP 5.2 in heating, both in class A+++. For a Warsaw resident, heating is often more important than summer, because the air conditioner can take over part of the heating in spring and autumn. The outdoor unit works in heating at outdoor temperatures from -21 to 18°C (the range is stated on a wet-bulb basis) and in cooling from -10 to 50°C. The refrigerant is R32. We say this openly: near the lower end of the range the heating output falls, so we do not treat an air conditioner as the only heat source in a house.

The piping run between the units can be up to 20 m. That is plenty for most flats and houses, but we always measure the actual route on site, because it determines the scope of work and possible surcharges. The figure refers to the stretch between the indoor and outdoor unit in a single-room system, not to the whole installation in the flat.

Comfort and air quality

Comfort is the Perfera's whole point, and this is where it is easiest to describe. The double discharge flap narrows the air stream and sends it further into the room, so temperature is spread more evenly instead of only near the unit. The Comfort+ function supports this distribution, and the 3D airflow is meant to reach the corners of the room too. In practice you get fewer spots that are too cold or too hot, and less need to set the thermostat a few degrees lower just to feel the effect on a sofa on the far side of the room.

The motion detection sensor does two things. When someone is in the room, it directs the air stream away from the person so it does not blow straight at them. When the room is empty, the unit switches to an energy-saving mode. This helps in a room used irregularly, such as a home office. It is useful in winter as well, when the direction of the stream matters a lot for perceived temperature.

Air quality is the second area. According to the manufacturer, Flash Streamer breaks down allergens and removes unpleasant odours, and the silver filter captures allergens and cleans the air. The indoor unit's sound pressure level is from 19 to 45 dB depending on the fan speed, and the lowest value is quiet operation, which the manufacturer compares to a whisper. The outdoor unit is 47 dB. Filters still need regular cleaning according to the manual, because no cleaning element replaces ordinary care of the unit. If you have allergies, talk to us about maintenance already when choosing the model.

Controls and Wi-Fi

In the description of the set the manufacturer lists two ways of operating the unit: an intuitive remote control and the Onecta app. The remote gives full control in the room, and the app is meant to let you control the home from anywhere, including outside it. That is handy when you want to cool the flat before coming back from work. The remote also stays the basic tool: if your phone is flat or the home network is down, the air conditioner can still be operated normally.

The manufacturer's materials on which we base this text say nothing about a separate communication module or its price, so we do not promise how the unit connects to the network. We confirm the scope of connectivity in the specific set with the customer before ordering, so that nothing turns out to be missing after installation. If you do not use the app, the unit still does all the basic tasks, and connectivity features can be added deliberately.

We configure the controls during commissioning: we check the remote, set the basic modes with the customer and, if connectivity is available in the ordered set, help with the first connection to the app. The operating briefing ends when you know how to set the temperature, airflow direction and mode without opening the manual. For elderly family members the simple remote remains the key tool.

Design and build

The indoor unit is white and flat, with dimensions of 298 x 804 x 252 mm (height, width, depth), and weighs 11.5 kg. Daikin states that the same housing is used in classes from 20 to 50, so the 3.5 kW version is no larger than the smallest Perfera models. For installation that means the space under the ceiling or above a wardrobe is the same as for the smaller variants. The advantage of this approach is simplicity: no panel sticks out from the wall more than necessary, and the flat shape looks discreet even in a small room.

The manufacturer describes the outdoor unit as suitable for a roof, a wall or a garden, which gives flexibility in choosing the location. In a Warsaw block it is most often hung on a balcony or facade, and in a house it is placed on brackets or a base. The location affects the noise perceived by neighbours and the length of the route, so we discuss it at the assessment. It is worth thinking about early, because in a block the housing association or administration often has to agree to changes to the facade.

There is one casing colour: white, matching the product photo. White works well with light walls and stands out against darker ones, which each customer judges differently. If you want a dark or wooden look, this model is not the right choice, and it is better to pick another series from our catalogue straight away.

Installation and service

As part of Perfera installation we mount the indoor and outdoor unit, run the refrigerant, electrical and condensate lines over a stretch of a few metres, make the wall passage and take care to route the pipes neatly. Then we evacuate the system, check it for leaks, charge it with refrigerant and start the unit. During the work we keep things tidy, and when we finish we clean the work area and leave the wall clean.

At the end we verify the operating parameters, set up the controls, show you how to use the air conditioner and hand over the warranty documents. Surcharges are discussed before work begins; they may concern a longer route, drilling through concrete or reinforced concrete, wall chasing, a condensate pump or work from a lift platform. We settle the scope at the free assessment, and the exact list of quote items is written down after it, so there are no surprises at the end of the installation day. The maximum installation length for this model is 20 m.

In use, the most important things are regular filter cleaning and an annual service. In the Perfera, the silver filter and the air-purifying elements only work when they are not clogged with dust. We also recommend a check before the summer season and, if needed, before winter, when the unit serves as a heat source. We quote the installed price after a free assessment.

Who this model is for — summary

The Daikin Perfera 3.5 kW suits a person who treats an air conditioner as an all-year device and wants it to look after the air as well. Its strong points are class A+++ in cooling and heating, wide power modulation, a double flap with even temperature distribution, and a motion sensor that limits energy use in an empty room. An extra argument is calm operation: from 19 dB in the indoor unit, so the air conditioner does not disturb a bedroom at night.

It is worth considering for a living room, a large bedroom or a studio where quiet operation and allergen filtration count. It makes less sense in a very small room where a weaker unit is enough, or where someone expects a casing in a colour other than white. For a person who does not need advanced air purification, a simpler model may be sufficient.

If you want to check whether the Perfera suits your flat, book a free assessment. We will measure the route, assess the spot for the outdoor unit and tell you whether the work fits into standard installation. The conversation costs you only time, and it helps avoid a situation in which a unit bought from a catalogue does not fit the wall, the route or your expectations. We quote the installed price after a free assessment.

Technical data

Specifications

Model (indoor / outdoor unit)FTXM35A2V1B / RXM35A5V1B
Cooling capacity (nom.)3.5 kW (range 0.9–4.4 kW)
Heating capacity (nom.)4.0 kW (range 0.8–5.5 kW)
SEER (cooling)9.3 — class A+++
SCOP (heating)5.2 — class A+++
RefrigerantR32
Noise level (indoor, min.–max.)19–45 dB(A)
Noise level (outdoor)47 dB(A)
Indoor unit dimensions (W/D/H)804/252/298 mm
Indoor unit weight11.5 kg
Operating range (cooling, outdoor)-10°C to +50°C
Operating range (heating, outdoor)-21°C to +18°C
Max. pipe length20 m

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does the Daikin Perfera heat in frost?

The manufacturer states a heating operating range at outdoor temperatures from -21 to 18°C (wet-bulb basis). Heating output is 4.0 kW, modulating from 0.8 to 5.5 kW, and SCOP 5.2 gives class A+++.

How loud is the Perfera 3.5 kW?

The indoor unit has a sound pressure level from 19 to 45 dB depending on the fan speed, and the lowest value applies to quiet operation. The outdoor unit is 47 dB.

Can I control the Perfera from my phone?

The manufacturer describes the Onecta app as a way to control the unit from anywhere. Before ordering we confirm with the customer what connectivity a specific set needs, because the materials do not specify a separate module.

How much space does the indoor unit need and how long can the piping be?

The indoor unit measures 298 x 804 x 252 mm and weighs 11.5 kg. The maximum installation length is 20 m. We settle the installation scope at a free assessment.