Fujitsu still got PCB Failure Issue?

Lancerx on 18/12/2018 - 03:13

Hi all,

Looking to buy either Fujitsu or Panasonic 3.5kw.

Read somewhere the Fujitsu's outdoor unit is poorly designed that its PCB is not protected, is that still the case in 2018?

Is Panasonic better in that regard?

Hope to hear from someone in the trade. Thanks!

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • Master Bates on 18/12/2018 - 09:26
    +2

    I have received 3 quotes for ducted air conditioning and these are my findings:
    1 Direct from Fujitsu, who are currently offering 7 years warranty instead of the standard 5 years
    2 A highly rated independent Air Conditioning installer
    3 Another highly rated independent Air Conditioning installer

    Both 2 and 3 have said they won’t install Fujitsu. One claims that the internals rust, the other claims that the PCB’s are not protected and there are common electrical faults. All signs point to not installing Fujitsu, it seems they have a bad rep and know it, hence offering a 7 year warranty. Worth noting that the 7 year warranty doesn’t account for geckos shorting the PCB. However I haven’t yet called them back to question them on the points that have been raised.

    Panasonic have been recommended to me because they send their own technicians out to fix any problems with the actual cooling/heating system, rather than the installers.

    I have been seeking a quote from MHIAA, but they seemed disinterested in my business. It appears you have to deal with a reseller/installer and I haven’t found a well reviewed one in my area.

  • the Unforgiven on 18/12/2018 - 09:53

    I have had a Fujitsu for a decade now, and it never gave any trouble; but if I were buying now, I would get a Mitsubishi

    • vinni9284 on 18/12/2018 - 10:15

      Our Mitsubishi Kacked itself after 5 years.
      We replaced it with Fujitsu and it has been running fantastic for 3 years now.

      • Master Bates on 18/12/2018 - 12:07

        Which Mitsubishi, Electric or Heavy Industries?

        • vinni9284 on 18/12/2018 - 12:24
          +1

          I think it was Mitsubishi Electric from what I can remember.

      • the Unforgiven on 18/12/2018 - 14:57
        +1

        3 years is less than 5 years, plenty of time :)

        • vinni9284 on 19/12/2018 - 07:15

          lol … fingers crossed that it lasts!!!

  • Lancerx on 18/12/2018 - 10:09

    Mitsubishi is too confusing with the models for some reason.. Think I'll just go with Panasonic. Thanks guys!

    • Cheeper on 18/12/2018 - 11:04

      That's a shame… Mitsubishi Heavy Industries units are great.

      • Lancerx on 19/12/2018 - 01:40

        why so? Have you got a Panasonic or Fujitsu to compare?

  • Lancerx on 19/12/2018 - 01:40

    So many recommend MHI brand, any reason why that over Panasonic or Fujitsu?

  • Bratam on 04/02/2019 - 18:18

    I have a Mitsubishi 7kw split unit at 8yo and it has just had a pcb failure on internal unit and pcb failure on external unit at the same time. The incompetent tradesman initially replaced the internal pcb at $175+ gst call out plus $400+ gst part and install before realising I needed to spend another $600 for the outdoor unit pcb. He apologised but nevertheless I had to send him packing this morning due to sheer incompetence. I had to fight hard for $350 refund.

    • willister on 05/02/2019 - 14:52

      Our Fujitsu 8kw Spilt system cost $500 to repair from the installer, works though…outdoor PCB issue.

  • Bratam on 04/02/2019 - 18:19

    I will replace it in the winter with a Fujitsu wifi 7kw unit.

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