Samsung Electronics Australia today announced the release of two new Air Conditioner models, the GEO AR5500 and award-winning GEO Wind-Free AR9500. Packed with intuitive features and smart innovations, the new range includes air filtration, dehumidification functions and in-built Wi-Fi features that make it ideal all year-round.

Designed to enhance comfort levels in the home, Samsung’s innovative Wind-Free system* disperses air gently and quietly through an astounding 23,000 micro air holes, leaving no unpleasant feeling of cold wind on your skin.

“The Wind-Free Air Conditioner range from Samsung is a breakthrough for our portfolio of air solutions that have been selected and calibrated to help make Australian homes more comfortable through our chilly winters and hot summers.” said Mike Lilly, Head of Product and Operations Air Conditioning, Samsung Electronics Australia.

“With our new wind free technology, people will barely even notice air movement in the room as it is cooled by these air conditioner units. Once the desired temperature is reached, the system disperses fresh air uniformly without the unpleasant blast of wind.”

“With summer fast approaching an efficient cooling system like Wind-Free can make all the difference to your time spent indoors. With a focus on clean air and smart, efficient technologies, these air conditioners are perfectly suited for the Australian climate,” Lilly added.

Fast and Quiet Cooling

Ideal for all types of households, the latest Samsung Air Conditioner range features technology to cool spaces quickly. The advanced design consists of a large fan unit; large air intake area and a wide blade to help disperse conditioned air throughout the room. Samsung’s Air Conditioners take the guess work out of settings and adjusts itself according to room conditions, outside temperature and previous usage patterns with the inclusion of the AI Auto Cooling feature. This innovative feature learns how you use your unit and customises the setting to suit i.

The Wind-Free AR9500’s Good Sleep mode can help create the ideal sanctuary for sleeping – without an unpleasant cold air flow.* Good Sleep Mode automatically adjusts the air flow direction and fan speed at a pre-set temperature and an operating time the user controls. Perfect for those hot humid nights, Dry Mode helps remove high humidity from the room and the Wind-Free model also uses a Humidity Sensor which accurately measures the humidity.

The range also features Digital Inverter Boost technology which is designed to maintain the desired temperature with less fluctuation and reduce energy consumption by up to 73%ii. It also uses strong magnets made of Neodymium and includes a twin-tube muffler to minimise noise and vibration.

Clean Air

The Wind-Free AR9500 model also boasts two Tri-Care filters which helps keeps the air you breathe hygienic, maintains the performance of the unit and can collect up to 98.8% of inactivate bacteria iii, selected virusesiv and allergensv. Its three layers include a high-density filter that is designed to help extract large dust particles, fibres and even animal hairs. It has a Zeolite Coating Filter that helps capture fine dust, and reduce certain potentially dangerous viruses, bacteria and allergens.

The Tri-Care filter has received approval for its anti-microbial and anti-bacterial features by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive’s Choice® program. The non-for-profit seeks to inform the public about asthma and allergy management and empower consumers to identify asthma and allergy-aware products and services.

When the Air Conditioner units are turned off, the Auto Clean function automatically runs the fan on low speed for a period of time to dry off moisture within the heat exchanger of the indoor unit. This keeps the unit dry, minimising the growth of bacteria.

Simple Design & Usability

The Wind-Free model recently took home a Good Design Award being praised for simple design with a powerful set of features that are executed perfectly. Samsung’s Geo Wind-Free models also have WiFi connectivity, allowing users to control and monitor the air conditioner remotely via the Samsung SmartThings App – pre-setting temperature and

time form anywhere, at any timevi.

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung GEO Wind-Free AR9500 and GEO AR5500 are available now.

GEO Wind-Free AR9500                    Capacity Room Size Guide^                     RRP

2.5kW                                                           9 – 28m2                                                       $1,099.00

3.5kW                                                          25 – 38m2                                                     $1,299.00

5.0kW                                                          35 – 55m2                                                     $1,799.00

7.0kW                                                           48 – 72m2                                                     $1,999.00

8.0kW                                                         55 – 85m2                                                      $2,499.00

GEO AR5500                                            Capacity Room Size Guide^                      RRP

2.5kW                                                         9 – 28m2                                                         $999.00

3.5kW                                                        25 – 38m2                                                        $1,199.00

5.0kW                                                        35 – 55m2                                                        $1,599.00

6.8kW                                                        48 – 72m2                                                        $1,899.00

8.0kW                                                        55 – 85m2                                                        $2,299.00

ⁱ A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required. Stores user data, preferences and usage patterns to suggest the most appropriate operating function.

ⁱⁱ Tested on AR09TXCAAWKNEU model, and compared to Samsung model AQ09TSLXEA

ⁱⁱⁱ Tested the plaque number of virus detected after passing through the tri care filter (PFU/ml) in controlled room conditions. Based on Intertek tests.
^iv Based on pollen allergen reduction, concentration of each allergen quantified by ELISA. Study conducted by ITEA (Institute of Tokyo Environmental Allergy

^v Antibacterial assessment conducted by Intertek, with reference to KS K 0693:2016, on ATCC 6538 and ATC 4352.

^vi Each SmartThings compatible device requires a network connection. Feature performance may vary based on distance and network quality. All devices should be registered with a single Samsung Account. Compatible devices and available features depend on country, region and carrier. Check compatible devices and available features at Samsung SmartThings App search or in the SmartThings app. A Wi-Fi connection and compatible phone is required

Samsung Electronics Australia has today announced the local launch of the award-winning AirDresser – an innovative new approach to clothing care that optimises powerful air and steam to help remove germs, allergens and dust refreshing and sanitising clothes between washes, thus allowing users to extend wear of their favourite clothes, while spending less time dry-cleaning or in the laundry.

AirDresser works using a combination of Samsung’s Jet Air technology and Air Hangers, which blasts powerful air through the clothing and is designed to help loosen and remove dust and most odours¹ caused by sweat, tobacco, cooking and dry cleaning.

“With AirDresser, we’re helping Australians to quickly and easily refresh and care for their clothes while also enjoying the peace of mind that comes with the elimination of dust and odours,” said Jeremy Senior, Head of Consumer Electronics, Samsung Australia. “Whether due to issues of poor air quality or a heightened awareness of everyday hygiene measures, people are more conscious of the spread of odours and germs than ever before, which is why AirDresser is so relevant to many Australians.”

Sanitise Clothes with Steam

The AirDresser clothing system utilises high-temperature steam that can permeate deep into the fabric, sanitising garments of certain bacteria, viruses, and allergens. With over 4 million Australians suffering from at least one allergy², AirDresser helps eliminate up to 99.9 per cent of allergy-causing bacteria, house mites and dust, offering a convenient solution for sanitising kids’ clothes or school uniforms, soft toys, most leather shoes and for when illness strikes.³

Gentle Drying and Reduced Ironing AirDresser also includes Heatpump Drying which gently dries clothes at a low temperature while minimising heat damage and shrinkage. Plus, Wrinkle Care helps to smooth out wrinkles through a combination of steam and air, reducing the need for ironing. AirDresser even helps to protect clothes in humid environments. When the door is left open, a de-humidification cycle draws in and extracts moisture from the air, then expels dry air thus removing excess moisture, helping to prevent mould growing that could damage clothes.

Smart and Convenient

Using the AI-powered capabilities of SmartThings, AirDresser can advise which optimal cycle to use for various fabrics. Users can simply input the fabric for bespoke recommendations, and access more specialist cycles, from compatible smartphones⁴.

AirDresser can also save time and hassle for busy households by making less trips to the dry cleaner, and less hand washing. It is also quiet to run and does not need to be affixed or plumbed. This means it can be conveniently located, letting consumers conveniently refresh their clothes every day from the comfort of their own home.

Awards and Recognition

Taking home the Gold Award for Product Design at the International Forum Design Awards, the AirDresser’s innovative clothing care technology is housed in a refined and sleek frame that can blend flawlessly into any contemporary living space. With asthma affecting one in nine people in Australia, the AirDresser is proud to be approved by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice program, which helps people identify products that are asthma and allergy aware⁵.

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung AirDresser is available now from select retailers with an RRP of $3,999. For more information on the AirDresser, visit the Samsung website.

¹ Based on testing by Intertek using a Normal course: Iso-Valeric acid: sweat, 4-Ethenyl pyridine: tobacco, Valeraldehyde: roasting meat, and Tetrachloroethylene: dry cleaning. Testing for Iso-Valeric acid and 4-Ethenyl pyridine based on KS K0891 Standard. Individual results may vary depending on the actual usage situation.

² National Allergy Strategy Parliamentary Inquiry Submission – 23 October 2019

³ Helps eliminate: A) 99.9% of selected viruses (Adenovirus, Influenza and Herpesvirus) based on testing by the Korea Univ. lab B) 100 per cent of house mites, based on testing by Intertek / BAF certification using a Sterilization course for 112 minutes. C) 99 per cent of odor causing gases (Iso-Valeric acid: sweat, 4-Ethenyl pyridine: tobacco, Valeraldehyde: food e.g. from grilled meat, and Tetrachloroethylene: dry cleaning) based on testing by Intertek using a Normal course. D) 99 per cent of harmful substances (Perchloroethylene) based on testing by Intertek using a Normal course. Individual results may vary depending on the actual usage situation.