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Gree Electric
Fairy
Gree Fairy is a 3.5 kW inverter wall-mounted air conditioner with seven fan speeds, three sleep modes and an air ioniser, offered in white, silver and anthracite.
- Wi-Fi
- White
- Heating function
- Anti-allergen
- Cooling capacity
- 3.5kW
- Indoor unit noise
- from25dB(A)
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
Gree Fairy is a split wall-mounted air conditioner with a nominal cooling capacity of 3.5 kW and a nominal heating capacity of 3.8 kW. The manufacturer lists energy class A++ for cooling (SEER 7.1) and class A+ for heating (SCOP 4.1), and the refrigerant is R32. The set consists of the indoor unit GWH12ACC-K6DNA1F/I and the outdoor unit GWH12AFC-K6DNA2F/O. The indoor unit is 889 mm wide and weighs 11 kg, so it fits above a door or on a typical living-room wall without special preparation.
This is a model that sticks to the basics. The manufacturer names seven fan speeds, three sleep modes, dehumidification, a quiet-operation mode, an air ioniser and a hot-start function. Every unit has automatic vertical and horizontal louvres, and the room temperature can be read from a sensor in the remote control. The indoor unit's sound level ranges from 25 to 42 dB, and the outdoor unit is rated at 52 dB. These are numbers you can compare with other units before an installer ever visits.
Fairy comes in three colours: anthracite, silver and white. The set described here is the white version. For a customer in Warsaw choosing a unit for a room or a small flat and keeping an eye on the budget, it is a proposal without elaborate extras but with clear parameters. We promise no more than the manufacturer's data supports, and where data is missing we say so plainly. That way you know what you are buying before you place an order, and we do not have to explain exaggerated promises later. We quote the installed price after a free assessment.
Overview and positioning
In the LeoKlima range, Gree Fairy is a sensible choice for a flat: it has the basic functions, a short list of extras, and parameters you can check in a few numbers. Nominal cooling capacity is 3.5 kW and nominal heating capacity is 3.8 kW. The modulation range runs from 0.9 kW to 4.4 kW in cooling and up to 4.7 kW in heating. Thanks to the inverter compressor, the unit can run at lower output instead of switching on and off, which means calmer operation and a steadier room temperature.
The manufacturer assigns this model class A++ for cooling (SEER 7.1) and A+ for heating (SCOP 4.1). These are typical values for this price bracket, and there is no reason to present them as anything more. Fairy is for someone who counts expenses and wants an air conditioner with documented parameters rather than the largest number of technologies packed into the casing. For a single room and a short installation, such a set is usually entirely sufficient.
The manufacturer's description claims a wide range of outdoor temperatures and high heating efficiency. For this variant, however, we have no specific operating temperature limits, so we do not state any. If heating in the hardest frosts matters to you, we will discuss it during the free assessment instead of promising figures that are not in the data. We treat the maximum length of the pipe run between the units the same way. This candour has one advantage: you choose the equipment based on what the manufacturer actually published, not on guesses.
Cooling and heating technology
The heart of the system is an inverter compressor, and the circuit is filled with R32 refrigerant. Cooling capacity can vary from 0.9 kW to 4.4 kW, and heating capacity from 0.9 kW to 4.7 kW. In practice this means that on a milder day in spring or autumn the unit does not have to run at full speed to hold the set temperature in the room. In a heatwave, on the other hand, it has headroom above the nominal value.
For heating, the manufacturer adds a few features that make autumn and spring use easier. Hot start is the manufacturer's own name for a function; in typical units of this kind the idea is to avoid blowing cold air right after heating is switched on. The +8°C hold function keeps an unused room heated to that temperature so it does not cool down during a long absence. Such heating does not replace the building's permanent heating, but it protects the flat from chilling and damp walls.
It is worth knowing how to read the capacity figures. The 3.5 kW and 3.8 kW values are nominal outputs, not maximums. The manufacturer also states that the unit has a dehumidifying mode that adjusts its operation to the humidity in the room. On humid summer days you can therefore use the air conditioner to dry the air without chilling the room at full power. Both units use the same R32 refrigerant, so the installation does not mix different solutions.
Comfort and air quality
Comfort in this model depends mainly on airflow control and noise. Seven fan speeds give more choice than the typical three or four steps, and at the lowest speed the indoor unit's sound pressure level is 25 dB. At the highest it is 42 dB, which is useful in the first minutes of cooling down a heated room. The outdoor unit is rated at 52 dB, so when choosing a place on a balcony or facade, remember the neighbouring windows.
For the night there are three sleep modes, which according to the description lower the temperature settings, and a separate quiet-operation mode. Automatic vertical and horizontal louvres let you direct the airstream away from the bed or sofa, which reduces the feeling of a draught. Reading the temperature from the sensor in the remote means the air conditioner responds to conditions where the remote lies, not only at the unit itself under the ceiling. Simply leave the remote next to the bed or on the desk.
As for the air, the manufacturer fitted the model with an ioniser. It should be said soberly that this does not replace ventilating the room. Whatever the features, it is worth cleaning the indoor unit's filters regularly, because a clogged filter increases flow resistance and raises noise. How often depends on whether there are pets in the flat and whether the windows face a busy street. Once a year it is also good to order a service check of the whole system, especially if the unit runs through both the heating and the summer season. Clean filters and a free condensate drain are the two things that most affect whether the unit runs quietly and efficiently.
Controls and Wi-Fi
By default the air conditioner is operated with an infrared remote control. The manufacturer states that Fairy can also be controlled through a Wi-Fi module; from the description it appears to be one of the control options next to the remote, not a feature we know to be already in the set. That is why, when quoting, we confirm with the customer whether they want the module, and only then agree how control from a phone will work.
For people who want more than a remote, there are several extensions described as optional. After adding a wall controller, you can set a weekly operating schedule. Fairy can also work with a central controller, a permission-to-operate module, and BMS systems (Modbus and BACnet). For a flat the remote and possibly a Wi-Fi module are usually enough, while building-level solutions make more sense in commercial premises.
Extra controllers do not change the air conditioner's own parameters, only the way commands are given. We settle the scope of controls before ordering the equipment so that you do not buy accessories you will not use. At commissioning we configure the controls and show you how to set the sleep mode, fan speed and louvre direction, because those are the settings people change most in daily use. After the first day you do not have to look for the manual to quieten the unit at night or turn the airflow away from yourself. If you later decide on an extra controller, the installation can be extended without changing the air conditioner itself.
Design and build
Fairy has rounded edges and a restrained, simple casing. The manufacturer offers three colour versions: Dark (anthracite), Silver and White. In this set the indoor unit is white with a glossy finish, which suits light-coloured walls and usually does not stand out once mounted above a door or a wardrobe. If you prefer another colour, ask about the availability of the other versions.
The indoor unit measures 889 mm in width, 294 mm in height and 212 mm in depth, and weighs 11 kg. That matters for rooms with a low ceiling: 294 mm of height leaves enough space above the unit, but it is worth measuring the alcove if you plan to install it under a beam or right next to a wardrobe. The data behind this description does not include dimensions for the outdoor unit, so we discuss where to put it during the assessment.
A glossy finish looks impressive, but with careless cleaning it shows fingerprints and dust. We wipe the casing with a soft, slightly damp cloth after switching the unit off. This is a routine household task that does not require calling a technician. The louvres and the outlet grille are dusted gently, without pressing on the slats, so as not to bend them. The manufacturer calls the look of this series modern and stylish; that is hard to measure, so it is best to judge the colour and shape from a photo or at our office rather than rely on a description alone. For some people glossy white will be neutral, for others too pronounced, so it is worth seeing the unit in the room where it will hang.
Installation and service
We quote the installed price after a free assessment. Installation covers: mounting the indoor and outdoor units, up to a few metres of refrigerant, electrical and condensate run, passing through the wall and tidy routing of the installation, vacuuming and a leak check of the system. Next come charging with refrigerant and commissioning, checking the operating parameters with control configuration, and instruction on use along with handing over the warranty documents.
Sometimes surcharges apply, and we discuss them before work begins: a longer run, drilling through concrete or reinforced concrete, wall chasing, a condensate pump or work from a lift platform. We set the scope at the free assessment. For this variant the manufacturer's data does not give a maximum installation length, so we verify the permitted distance between the units on site rather than in advance.
After installation the unit needs ordinary care: cleaning the filters and a periodic service check. It is worth writing down the model numbers of both units, because they are the first thing anyone will ask for when you report a fault. The indoor unit is GWH12ACC-K6DNA1F/I and the outdoor unit is GWH12AFC-K6DNA2F/O. We check the condensate drain and the place for the outdoor unit already at the assessment, because they most often decide the scope of work. After installation we check that condensate flows freely, that the outdoor unit stands firmly, and that all the modes we demonstrated respond to the remote. Only then do we hand the unit over for use. This handover reduces later calls about small things that could have been settled on the spot.
Who this model is for — summary
Gree Fairy suits someone looking for an air conditioner for one room or a small flat who values clear, verifiable parameters. A capacity of 3.5 kW, classes A++ and A+, seven fan speeds, three sleep modes and an indoor sound level from 25 dB make a set that will serve a typical bedroom or living room in an apartment block, provided the room is not exceptionally large or exposed to strong sun.
It will satisfy less someone who wants elaborate filtration, a UV lamp or precise data on operation in severe frost, because for this variant we have no outdoor temperature ranges, and Wi-Fi is an additional control option. In that case it is better to talk straight away about other models in our range rather than add accessories to a basic configuration.
If Fairy looks like a good candidate, call or write to LeoKlima. We will arrange a free assessment in your flat and check the place for both units, the route of the installation and any surcharges. We quote the installed price after a free assessment, with no obligation. On the way we will match the control setup to how you will actually use the unit: remote only, remote with a Wi-Fi module, or perhaps a wall controller with a weekly schedule straight away. The choice depends on the rhythm of the day in your flat, not on the number of features in the catalogue.
Technical data
Specifications
| Model (indoor / outdoor unit) | GWH12ACC-K6DNA1F/I / GWH12AFC-K6DNA2F/O |
|---|---|
| Cooling capacity (nom.) | 3.5 kW (range 0.9–4.4 kW) |
| Heating capacity (nom.) | 3.8 kW (range 0.9–4.7 kW) |
| SEER (cooling) | 7.1 — class A++ |
| SCOP (heating) | 4.1 — class A+ |
| Refrigerant | R32 |
| Noise level (indoor, min.–max.) | 25–42 dB(A) |
| Noise level (outdoor) | 52 dB(A) |
| Indoor unit dimensions (W/D/H) | 889/212/294 mm |
| Indoor unit weight | 11.0 kg |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gree Fairy loud?
The manufacturer gives the indoor unit's sound pressure level as 25 to 42 dB, depending on which of the seven fan speeds is in use. The outdoor unit is rated at 52 dB. At night it is worth using a sleep mode or the quiet-operation mode.
Will this air conditioner heat a flat in winter?
Fairy has a heating capacity of 3.8 kW, class A+ for heating (SCOP 4.1) and a function that keeps an unused room at +8°C. For this variant the manufacturer's data gives no minimum outdoor operating temperature, so in frosty weather we discuss it case by case.
Does Fairy have Wi-Fi?
The manufacturer describes control through a Wi-Fi module as one of the options next to the remote. We do not claim the module is in the set. We settle that when quoting.
How much space does the indoor unit take?
The indoor unit is 889 mm wide, 294 mm high and 212 mm deep, and weighs 11 kg. We check the space for both units during the free assessment.
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