Temperatures have dropped across the country, and Samsung is inviting households to rethink how they keep warm this winter. Traditionally seen as a summer-only solution, air conditioners are stepping into a new season of relevance. With Samsung’s innovative WindFree Air Conditioning range, families no longer have to choose between staying warm and staying healthy.

Samsung’s WindFree gently disperses warmth while reducing cold drafts and irritation to sinuses and sensitive skin. This intelligent climate control solution is changing the game and challenging the outdated idea that air conditioners are just for cooling. As more people prioritise wellness and smarter living, the WindFree range is designed for total comfort, all year round.

Healthier Homes for the Whole Family

As South Africans spend more time indoors during the colder months, indoor air quality becomes more important than ever. The WindFree units are equipped with Samsung’s advanced filtration system, which captures dust, allergens and bacteria. For families with small children, people with asthma, or wellness-conscious individuals, this is more than comfort – it’s peace of mind.

Sleep Better, Feel Better

Temperature swings at night can disrupt your sleep and leave you feeling tired the next day. Samsung WindFree units (only AR9500 and AR8500) use AI Auto Comfort and Good Sleep Mode to help maintain a stable environment throughout the night. The result? Improved sleep quality, better mood, and more energy to be productive and conquer your daily routine.

Quiet, Energy-Efficient Heating

Noise and high energy bills shouldn’t come with winter heating. Samsung WindFree units operate at ultra-low noise levels – making them perfect for remote work, meditation, or family movie nights. And thanks to AI-powered energy efficiency, models like the AR8500 and AR9500, they adapt to your usage patterns and room conditions to optimise performance and reduce electricity consumption. This makes them a sustainable choice during the winter season.

• The AR8500 air conditioner combines powerful cooling performance with sleek design, making it an ideal choice for modern homes. Equipped with advanced Digital Inverter technology, it provides efficient and energy-saving operation while maintaining a comfortable temperature.

• The AR9500 elevates comfort with its premium features and smart cooling technology. It offers precise temperature control through AI-powered sensors that adapt to your environment, ensuring optimal comfort and energy efficiency.

Smarter Living Starts Here

With built-in SmartThings¹ compatibility, you can control your premium WindFree unit from your smartphone, set schedules, monitor energy usage, and even receive maintenance alerts – all with a tap. Whether you’re a parent trying to maintain a healthy environment for your kids, someone managing allergies or asthma, or simply seeking a quieter, more energy-efficient way to stay warm, Samsung’s WindFree range is the intelligent choice for the modern home.

Trade In /Trade Up to WindFree

The renowned Samsung WindFree air conditioner creates a gentle and mild air flow, evenly distributed through tens of thousands of micro holes, so people in the room feel almost no wind – just comfortable cool air. A much-loved bonus of the innovative WindFree technology is the Good Sleep mode, an innovation that automatically manages the temperature of your room while you are sleeping to optimise the various stages of your sleep cycle. It also operates with less noise and is designed to be energy efficient. The pioneering technology includes a specialised Tri-Care filter to keep the air in your home clean and hygienic. The Tri-Care filter is made up of three layers that help reduce harmful particles³ to maintain healthy indoor air quality.

Beyond its many existing benefits, the new WindFree design includes:

• Energy Efficiency – With energy-efficiency top of mind for most South Africans, the new WindFree offers 77% less energy usage⁴.

• Air Quality – Enjoy purified air in heating or cooling mode, with an air conditioner designed to ensure that you can breathe clean air while enjoying the benefit.
• Fast Cooling – This feature cools the room much faster⁵ and reaches desired temperature in the shortest time – ideal for immediate relief from the heat outside.

With all these features and the exciting promotional offer, the Samsung Trade In / Trade Up offer is well worth considering. Click here to find out more.

¹Terms and conditions apply. Visit samsung.com for more information. Samsung Basic Service worth up to R500 available to 1000 applicants.

²Terms and conditions apply

³The Triple-Care system was tested on Samsung AR9500T. The antiviral air filter (Tri-Care Filter) can remove up to 99.9% of the viruses based on Intertek Test. Data has been measured under specific testing conditions and may vary depending on environmental factors and individual use. Bacteria tests conducted on Staphyloccus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae The Triple-Care system was tested by a Korea test lab for anti-bacteria & virus, Japan test lab for anti-allergy. Data has been measured under specific testing conditions and may vary depending on environmental factors and individual use.

⁴Energy Saving may vary depending on the model, environmental factors and individual use.

⁵Tested on the AR07T9170HA3 model, based on the power consumption of Fast Cooling mode vs. WindFree Cooling mode.

Wind-Free ACs

Rising to the challenges the commercial industry the Wind-Free Cassette range delivers exceptional performance and addresses key issues including the need for consistent cooling over a large area and energy efficiency. The range is renowned for its Wind-Free technology, which keeps an environment cool and comfortable, without the feel of a cold draft. The range’s impact is further enhanced with a wider and bigger blade to cool large areas much faster, without leaving any dead zones. These qualities combined with a focus on enhanced energy efficiency makes it indispensable to many customers.

“In the air conditioning segment, direct cold air dispersion and skyrocketing electricity bills are two of the problems that today’s customers are weary of the most. The world’s first Wind-Free Room Air Conditioner and Systems Air Conditioner addresses both of these issues together, providing unparalleled cooling comfort while providing optimum energy efficiency,” says Robert Larkan, Head of Digital Air Solutions at Samsung South Africa.

The lineup provides ambient condition by maintaining comfortable room temperature using Wind-Free cooling technology to gently disperse cold air through thousands of micro air holes. It comes to life in a two-step cooling system, which first lowers temperatures in ‘Fast Cooling Mode’ to ensure rooms get to the desired temperature faster. It then automatically switches to ‘Wind-Free Cooling Mode’, creating ‘still air’ once the desired temperature is achieved. This approach also reduces energy consumption compared to normal cooling modes. The unique product architecture of this range of air conditioners also contributes to its superior cooling performance. The upgraded structure’s wider inlet allows for more air to be drawn in at once, while the optimal width and angle of the outlet ensure that air is cooled and expelled faster, farther and wider to reach every corner of the room. There are clear reasons to choose this technology:

• The ultimate in comfort

Wind-Free technology uses thousands of micro-holes on the unit’s front surface to gently spread air evenly throughout the room, creating an atmosphere that is consistently comfortable and cool, but never chilly.

• Fast and wide cooling

Because of the optimised blade design, the air conditioner disperses air more powerfully, cooling rapidly. Its wider cooling range enhances airflow within the room and cools every corner, without leaving any dead zones.

• Quieter Operation

The Wind-Free technology addresses an important issue for many. Despite its power and performance, the system provides a quieter operation to enhance comfort even further.

• Automatic Energy Saving

The intelligent system provides additional energy efficiency through the newly-designed optional Motion Detect Sensor*. This innovation automatically switches to Wind-Free when it detects no movement in an area.“Our innovations in large scale air conditioning systems in South Africa are designed for the growing demand for buildings that maximise the versatility, performance and control of air conditioning systems. Customer-centric innovation lies at the core of our brand promise and these products pivots around this very approach. The new technology is especially designed to cater to South Africa’s needs and preferences, given the severe climatic conditions here,” concludes Larkan.

*Optional for Wind-Free 4-Way and Wind-Free Mini 4-Way Cassette

The Samsung Wind-Free Air Conditioner lets you maintain a stable home temperature via remote control optimised to your daily schedule. The Wind-Free cooling technology keeps you pleasantly cool while cleaning the air and saving energy.

Stay Comfortable While Keeping Cool

Samsung’s Wind-Free Cooling technology is able to provide you with an effective cooling experience without the unpleasant sensation of harsh, cold air blowing directly onto your skin. Once you set your desired temperature, Wind-Free Cooling will quietly and gently disperse cool air through 23,000 micro air holes to ensure you are met with no cold draft.

Furthermore, Samsung’s Wind-Free Cooling’s advanced airflow cools the room 43 percent faster,¹ and thanks to its low air speed and minimised noise emissions, you can enjoy a cooler living space without disruption – wherever you may be in a room.

Breathe Easier with Triple Care

Samsung’s Wind-Free Cooling technology not only keeps your room temperature comfortably in check, it also includes a specialised filter to keep the air in your home clean and hygienic.

This Tri-Care filter is made up of three layers that reduce harmful particles to help maintain healthy indoor air quality and has been certified by Intertek to reduce 99.9% of bacteria* and viruses** that get caught inside of it.² Each layer captures large dust particles, fibers and even animal hairs, and also includes a Zeolite Coating Filter that reduces viruses, bacteria and allergens.

*Filter features may vary by region and model

Enjoy Effortless Cool with Enhanced Smart Operation

Samsung’s Wind-Free Air Conditioners come with an AI Auto Cooling feature³ that makes it easier to stay cool. With artificial intelligence, the devices analyse room conditions, user-preferred temperatures and cooling modes, and even the climate outdoors to automatically switch to an optimal room setting.

Wind-Free also works with the SmartThings app³, so users can turn the air conditioner on and off, schedule operations, switch settings, and even monitor power consumption remotely from their smartphone.

Save Energy Without Compromising Performance

*40% reduction in the 1kHz noise band (4.5dB↓)

**Tested on the AR09MSPXASINEU model compared wiith the Samsung conventional model AQ09TSLXEA.

The Samsung Wind-Free Air Conditioner is an eco-friendly option for those looking for a powerful air conditioner experience with a reduced environmental impact. Additionally, its energy-efficient Digital Inverter Boost technology will maintain your desired temperature with less fluctuation, reducing energy usage by up to 73%.

For more information on the Samsung Wind-Free Air Conditioner and its leading technologies, stay tuned to Samsung Newsroom.

¹ Tested on the AR12TXCAAWKEU model compared with the Samsung conventional model AQ12EASER

² Tested on Samsung AR9500T. The antiviral air filter (Tri-Care Filter) can remove up to 99.9% of the viruses based on Intertek Test.

³ Available on AR9500T models

 *Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538, Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 4352

^**Bacteriophage MS2 virus (ATCC 15597-B1), and Escherichia coli strain C3000 (ATCC 15597)

Understanding that this is a real worry for many consumers, Samsung works tirelessly to make its appliances more energy efficient. This is especially helpful in South Africa with rising energy costs. For example, Samsung’s Wind-Free Air Conditioner features Digital Inverter Boost technology, an energy-saving innovation that reduces the device’s energy consumption by up to 73% compared to traditional fixed-speed type air conditioners.¹

Furthermore, the Wind-Free Air Conditioner’s Wind-Free Mode can even cut energy consumption by 77% compared to the unit’s Fast Cooling Mode, even while at maximum output. Samsung Newsroom sat down with two Samsung engineers to learn more about the Wind-Free Air Conditioner and its revolutionary energy-saving technologies.²

(From left) Kilsoo Son and Byoung-Ok Ahn, engineers at Samsung’s HVAC Solution R&D Lab

Reducing Electricity Usage With Digital Inverter Boost Technology

Just as the water in a waterfall cascades from higher ground to lower terrain, so does energy move from high to low. Air conditioners that use compressor technology to lower temperatures have to reduce heat through a process that runs contrary to this natural flow of energy – which is why air conditioners conventionally require a lot of energy to function. “The compressor serves as a pump that circulates the heat, moving matter from a lower point to a higher point,” explained Principal Engineer Byoung-Ok Ahn. “This means that the unit has to consume electricity.”

To help users save energy, Samsung adopted an inverter compressor – Digital Inverter Boost technology – that can regulate its own revolutions per minute (RPM) to maintain its energy use at maximum efficiency.

A fixed-speed compressor will run at maximum speed until the desired temperature is reached, and will then turn off once this is achieved. If the temperature exceeds this desired rate after the first round of cooling, it will switch on again at maximum output to lower the temperature. This repeated on-and-off process is incredibly energy-intensive, and also creates a fluctuation in room temperature as cooling is turned on and off again.

Inverter technology is more efficient since it simply slows down once the desired temperature is achieved and then only has to speed up slightly once the temperature goes up again, meaning that energy consumption is reduced by up to 73%. This process results in less temperature fluctuation, meaning that users can enjoy a consistently comfortable room temperature.

“The bigger the difference between the room temperature and the desired temperature, the higher the amount of energy that is consumed when the air conditioner is turned on,” noted Ahn. “When we compare the accumulated amount of consumed electricity between the fixed-speed compressor and the inverter compressor, the inverter type is notably more economical than the fixed-speed type since the latter turns on and off repetitively.”

Ahn also provided a tip for getting the most out of your air conditioner. “The most efficient way to use an air conditioner equipped with an inverter compressor is to set the desired temperature at between 24°C and 25°C (between around 75°F and 77°F) and to keep it on continuously when using it. Samsung’s inverter technology performs powerfully and efficiently because the total flux of its motor is maximised and the motor has multiple poles. Furthermore, this technology reduces vibration and noise for user peace of mind.”

Enjoying a Comfortable Breeze at All Times

Often with air conditioners, once the temperature in a room has been reduced to the desired temperature, the continued airflow from the indoor unit can become uncomfortably chilling. Continuous, direct exposure to cold wind can dry out the respiratory system and affect user’s health, making them more sensitive to illnesses. Homes with young children or family members who suffer from respiratory symptoms may be wary about keeping their air conditioner on continuously.

“The Wind-Free Air Conditioner’s Wind-Free Mode was developed to alleviate this inconvenience. The 2020 version of this air conditioner features 23,000 micro air holes, which gently disperse the cold air evenly throughout a room. This way, users can enjoy a cool air stream without being directly exposed to cold wind,” explained Ahn. “Wind-Free Mode can even cut energy consumption by 77% compared to the unit’s Fast Cooling Mode, even while at maximum output.”

Another unique feature of Samsung’s Wind-Free air conditioner is its bigger inlet and fan which allow for more air to be drawn in at once. “The air conditioner’s fan, the diameter of which is 15% bigger than conventional fans, along with the optimized width and angle of the outlet, means that energy consumption is reduced by 10%. Furthermore, air is cooled down to the desired temperature even faster,” said Engineer Kilsoo Son.

※ Figures drawn in comparison to the existing AQV12TWS model

The air conditioner’s inverter and its Wind-Free technology work together in synergy to create even higher efficiency when bringing users comfort at home. Once the desired room temperature is reached with the air conditioner’s powerful and fast cooling technology, the unit switches to Wind-Free Mode, slowing down the speed of the compressor while keeping the air cool, comfortable and quiet while minimising electricity consumption.

Changing Modes Automatically for Ultimate User Peace of Mind

As well as its inverter technology and Wind-Free Mode, the 2020 Wind-Free Air Conditioner features other innovative features designed to help reduce users’ electricity bills. The unit’s ECO Mode also reduces the air conditioner’s RPM by up to 35% of its regular rate to reduce electricity consumption if it detects that there are few people in the room or that the ambient temperature is low. ³

* 2020 Wind-Free Air Conditioner features motion sensor

The AI Auto Cooling feature learns users’ preferred temperature and creates an optimal operation mode. “The AI Auto Cooling feature will provide users with an optimal setting,” explained Son. “The more users use it, the more it learns about your preferences. I encourage users to use this feature often so that they can easily and automatically enjoy their favourite temperatures without having to flip through settings, wasting energy.”

Users can reduce energy consumption even more with SmartThings. Users can turn off their air conditioner remotely and keep track of their daily, weekly and monthly electricity usage with the SmartThings app. In addition, the ‘My Schedule’ feature of SmartThings lets users set their air conditioner’s operation time, mode, temperature and fan speed remotely.

A Better Future for All With Air Conditioner Innovation

Higher electricity bills are not the only concern when it comes to energy consumption – many consumers are also concerned about how their appliance usage can impact the environment. This is why Samsung strives to make all of its devices, including its air conditioners, more energy-efficient and sustainable for the future. “While we work to provide optimum air cooling solutions, we also strive to ensure that our leading technologies remain energy-efficient,” noted Ahn.

Son echoed this commitment to sustainability. “We will continue to work to develop air conditioners that provide maximum comfort to users at minimum cost while also having a positive impact on our environment, not just for today, but also for the future.”

¹ Tested on the AR09TXCAAWKNEU model compared with the Samsung conventional model AQ09TSLXEA.

² Tested on the AR07T9170HA3 model, based on the power consumption of Fast Cooling mode vs. Wind-Free Cooling mode.

³ Tested on AR07T9170HA3, based on the power consumption of Fast cooling mode vs. ECO mode.