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Fuji Electric KMCG wall-mounted air conditioner — slim white indoor unit

Fuji Electric

KMCG

The Fuji Electric KMCG 3.4 kW is a compact R32 wall-mounted air conditioner in class A++, with an ionic and a polyphenol filter and quiet operation from 20 dB.

  • White
  • Heating function
  • Japanese technology
Cooling capacity
3.4kW
Indoor unit noise
from20dB(A)
Heats in outdoor frost
down to−20°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 Fuji Electric KMCG in the 3.4 kW version (indoor unit RSH12KMCG) is a simple, compact wall-mounted air conditioner in which the manufacturer has focused on a slim casing, quiet operation and energy efficiency. The KMCG-B series, to which this model belongs, is described as intelligent units designed with the environment in mind, running on R32 refrigerant. The range includes a white KMCG and a black KMCG-B; the variant described here has a white casing. For a customer in Warsaw furnishing a bedroom or a living room in a block, such parameters are usually enough, and the compact shape makes it easier to find a spot above a door, a window or a piece of furniture.

The key figures: nominal cooling output of 3.4 kW (from 0.9 to 3.9 kW) and heating output of 4.0 kW (from 0.9 to 5.3 kW), class A++ in both modes, SEER 7.3 and SCOP 4.6. The indoor unit measures 834 x 222 x 270 mm (width, depth, height), weighs 10 kg, and its sound pressure level lies between 20 and 40 dB. The heating operating range reaches -20°C, and in cooling it is from -10 to 50°C. Heating output is higher than cooling output, which helps in spring and autumn, when radiators have not yet started or have already stopped. This is a model you choose because it is compact, quiet and has sensible basic functions, not for elaborate connectivity.

One limitation has to be said at once. The KMCG version described here has no Wi-Fi; control over a network applies to another variant of the series, the KMTG-B. A wireless remote control is in the set. If an app matters to you, say so at the assessment and we will propose a suitable model from the catalogue. We quote the installed price after a free assessment.

Overview and positioning

In our catalogue the Fuji Electric KMCG is an example of an A++ air conditioner that focuses on compactness and simple operation. The manufacturer describes it as a compact, excellent choice for any interior, and the depth of the indoor unit is 222 mm. An output of 3.4 kW in cooling is the size for a typical living room or bedroom, unless the flat is exceptionally sunny. Choosing it should follow from your needs, not from the mere presence of the model in a catalogue.

The positioning is clear: this is not a model with a list of showy extras, but a unit in which airflow, filters and basic operating programmes matter most. In that role it suits people who do not plan to control it from a phone and want the air conditioner simply to work, setting temperature, timer and night mode with the remote. It also makes sense for a rental flat or a second room that does not need elaborate electronics. Fewer functions mean fewer things to configure and fewer questions after installation.

The manufacturer's page gathers several variants of the series in one table: KMCG in white, KMCG-B in black and KMTG-B with Wi-Fi. The figures in our description come from the RSH12KMCG column. From this source we do not know the outdoor unit code or its noise level, so we do not state those values and we confirm them before ordering. Simplicity means fewer conveniences: in the manufacturer's description there is no app, no presence sensors and no elaborate airflow patterns. So we recommend this model sensibly: where silence, size and basic programmes count, not where the customer expects an intelligent unit.

Cooling and heating technology

The manufacturer ties the high A++ class to a lambda-shaped heat exchanger, an enlarged fan and R32 refrigerant, rather than to elaborate electronics. It is a mechanical approach in which efficiency comes from the design. SEER is 7.3 in cooling and SCOP 4.6 in heating. Those results are more modest than in A+++ models, which is worth understanding as a compromise: lower seasonal efficiency goes with a simpler design. With sensible use, bills will depend mainly on how long and at what settings the unit runs, so the economy mode and the night programme have a real effect on consumption.

Nominal cooling output is 3.4 kW and can vary from 0.9 to 3.9 kW. In heating it is 4.0 kW, in a range from 0.9 to 5.3 kW. Thanks to this, the unit adjusts to the load and does not need to run at full speed once a set temperature has been reached in the room. The outdoor temperature range is from -10 to 50°C in cooling and from -20 to 24°C in heating.

The heating range from -20°C to 24°C tells you in what outdoor conditions the unit works. It is not a promise of full output in frost, so for winter heating we advise treating the air conditioner as a supplement to an existing system. The available specification lacks a maximum installation length, so we do not declare one. We fit it to the specific flat at the assessment, and before work starts we discuss possible surcharges if the route turns out longer than the standard installation scope.

Comfort and air quality

For comfort the manufacturer describes a new discharge design that is meant to give better air distribution and quiet operation. A special fan design eliminates turbulent flow, which translates into low noise. The indoor unit's sound pressure level lies between 20 and 40 dB, so at the lowest speed the unit is well suited to a bedroom. This design also matters in daily use: calm airflow is less tiring in a room where you work or sleep.

Automatic fan control adjusts intensity to changes in room temperature, and automatic vertical louvres change the direction of the stream vertically, giving a fanning effect. The economy mode slightly raises the set point in cooling and lowers it in heating, which reduces energy use. Full power mode lets you reach the set temperature quickly, and automatic mode change switches between cooling and heating depending on the settings and the room's climate. Modes such as economy and full power are changed with the remote, and the automation relieves the user of constantly adjusting temperature.

Two filters purify the air. A long-life ionic filter removes unpleasant odours through oxidation and reduction of ions generated on the surface of fine ceramic elements. An electrostatic polyphenol filter captures fine dust, fungal spores and micro-organisms, and polyphenol compounds from apples limit further bacterial growth. This is not an air purifier, just filtration as part of the air conditioner's normal work. Filters should be cleaned as recommended, because even the best filtration loses effectiveness when the filter is clogged.

Controls and Wi-Fi

This variant has no Wi-Fi. The manufacturer describes control with a smartphone or tablet in the KMTG-B series, but that is a different model, and we do not attribute the function to the KMCG version. The set includes a wireless remote control that operates all the functions of the unit. For many people that is enough, especially if the air conditioner works to a fixed schedule that is set once and rarely changed.

The remote offers the operating programmes described by the manufacturer: a night programme in which a microprocessor gradually changes the temperature for comfortable sleep, a daily timer with four cycles (on, off, on and off, and off and on), and the 10 C HEAT function, which keeps the room at 10°C when nobody is in it. After a power cut the unit resumes operation with the last settings. The advantage of having no network module is that you do not have to configure a router or create an account, which for some users is a plus.

An LED indicator signals the need to clean the filter. It is a small thing but a practical one, since it reminds you of regular upkeep. Treat the LED as a reminder, not a replacement for an occasional visual check. During the briefing we show how to set the night programme and the timer, and how to take out and wash the filters, so you do not have to look for this in the manual. If you want to switch the air conditioner on from a phone, this variant is not the right one, and it is better to choose one with Wi-Fi from the start rather than look for workarounds.

Design and build

The indoor unit is slim and stylish, measures 834 x 222 x 270 mm (width, depth, height) and weighs 10 kg. The manufacturer stresses that a depth of 222 mm lets the unit blend into any space. At 10 kg a standard mounting is usually enough for hanging, but we always assess the wall's load capacity on site. If you want the unit not to dominate the room, the 222 mm depth is exactly what matters, because it decides how far the unit protrudes.

The series is available in two colours, white KMCG and black KMCG-B. Our description concerns the white casing, matching the product photo. If you prefer a dark interior, ask about the black variant; it will be a separate item with its own scope of information. With a white casing there is no problem matching light walls.

The manufacturer calls the styling slim and stylish, and the compact build is meant to make the unit fit any interior. We leave that judgement to the customer; it is best to check the dimensions against the wall before deciding. The build rests on simple solutions: a specially shaped fan, a lambda heat exchanger and two filters. There are no elaborate sensors or extra modules, which has its advantage: fewer elements to configure. We still recommend regular filter cleaning, and the LED will remind you when it is time.

Installation and service

The installation scope includes setting the indoor and outdoor unit, running refrigerant, electrical and condensate lines over a stretch of a few metres, making the wall passage and routing the pipes neatly. Then we evacuate the system, check it for leaks, charge it with refrigerant and start the air conditioner. During the work we keep things tidy, and at the end we clean the work spot and leave the area by the wall clean.

Next we check the operating parameters, configure the controls, explain the operation and hand over the warranty documents. Before work begins we discuss possible surcharges: a longer route, drilling through concrete or reinforced concrete, wall chasing, a condensate pump and work from a lift platform. We settle the scope at the free assessment. Because data on the maximum installation length is missing, we confirm the permitted route in the technical documentation before ordering. We prepare the quote after the assessment and describe in it what is in scope and what is a potential surcharge.

In use, the most important thing is cleaning the filters, for which the LED provides a reminder, and an annual service. We recommend a check before the summer season and, if you use heating, before winter. We quote the installed price after a free assessment.

Who this model is for — summary

The Fuji Electric KMCG 3.4 kW is for a person who wants a compact, quiet air conditioner for one room without advanced connectivity. Its assets are a depth of 222 mm, noise from 20 dB, two filters, a daily timer with four cycles and class A++ in cooling and heating. It will suit a bedroom, a small living room, a study or a child's room, where silence and uncomplicated operation count.

It is not a model for someone who wants to control the air conditioner from a phone, because this version has no Wi-Fi, nor for a person expecting the highest seasonal efficiency. SEER 7.3 and SCOP 4.6 are decent but lower than in the A+++ models in our offer. If energy bills matter most to you, compare this value with other models at the assessment. For someone buying a unit for years who wants an app and the top classes, a model from a higher shelf will be more sensible.

The best step is a free assessment: we will check whether the compact unit fits the wall, settle the route and the place for the outdoor part, and help choose the variant so that the compact size really fits your room. We quote the installed price after a free assessment.

Technical data

Specifications

Model (indoor / outdoor unit)RSH12KMCG
Cooling capacity (nom.)3.4 kW (range 0.9–3.9 kW)
Heating capacity (nom.)4.0 kW (range 0.9–5.3 kW)
SEER (cooling)7.3 — class A++
SCOP (heating)4.6 — class A++
RefrigerantR32
Noise level (indoor, min.–max.)20–40 dB(A)
Indoor unit dimensions (W/D/H)834/222/270 mm
Indoor unit weight10.0 kg
Operating range (cooling, outdoor)-10°C to +50°C
Operating range (heating, outdoor)-20°C to +24°C

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does the Fuji Electric KMCG heat in frost?

The heating operating range reaches -20°C, up to an outdoor temperature of 24°C. Heating output is 4.0 kW (from 0.9 to 5.3 kW) and SCOP 4.6 corresponds to class A++.

How loud is this air conditioner?

The indoor unit's sound pressure level lies between 20 and 40 dB. The outdoor unit's noise is not in the source, so we do not state it.

Does the KMCG have Wi-Fi?

No. The manufacturer describes Wi-Fi for the KMTG-B variant. With the KMCG you operate the unit with a wireless remote.

What are the indoor unit's dimensions?

The unit measures 834 x 222 x 270 mm (width, depth, height) and weighs 10 kg. We settle the installation scope at a free assessment.