Priced at KSh 97,000, the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 is a 22000 BTU wall-mounted split air conditioner for cooling only, now in stock at Mascom International. Every unit is brand new and sealed, supplied as a matched indoor and outdoor pair with a handheld remote. The Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 runs a fixed-speed, non-inverter compressor, a straightforward design that most Kenyan air conditioning technicians know well. You can see it at our store in Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, where our team talks through sizing, placement and installation planning with you before you pay a single shilling.
Big spaces defeat small air conditioners. The Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 targets the rooms where a smaller unit runs all afternoon and still loses: large living rooms, open-plan offices, hair and beauty salons, retail shops and restaurant dining floors. Customers, hair dryers, kitchen equipment and sun on shopfront glass all add heat. Restaurant owners in Westlands and Kilimani, and salon operators along Moi Avenue, deal with that problem every working day. With 22000 BTU behind it, the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 has the reserve to bring one large space down to a comfortable working temperature.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that carry a single air conditioner size, Mascom International stocks the full Hisense range from this batch. That runs from 9000 BTU portables to a 12000 BTU ceiling cassette and a 24000 BTU split. Having every size on hand lets us match capacity honestly, and steer you to a smaller model when it fits better. Business owners across Nairobi tell us the right size matters more than any feature list. Visit our Kimathi Street store, or order the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 with pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties.
Common Questions About the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01
Is the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 big enough for a large living room or open-plan office?
Yes, the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 produces 22000 BTU per hour, roughly 6.4 kW of cooling, aimed at one large open space. That is close to double a typical 12000 BTU bedroom unit. Real coverage depends on more than floor area, though. Ceiling height, sun-facing windows, the number of people and equipment like computers or ovens all add heat. Send your room measurements and a few photos to Mascom International on WhatsApp, and our team will confirm whether this capacity suits your space before you buy.
Should I pay more for the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 instead of the 18000BTU Hisense AS-18CR4SXATG0?
Choose the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 when your space regularly outgrows 18000 BTU, because it adds 4000 BTU of cooling for KSh 29,500 more. Both are cooling-only, non-inverter split units, so capacity is the only real difference. At Mascom International, the AS-18CR4SXATG0 costs KSh 67,500 against KSh 97,000 here. Spread over three years, that extra KSh 29,500 works out to about KSh 27 per day. If the smaller unit would run flat out in a busy shop and still struggle, that daily cost buys real headroom.
How does the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 cope with Kenya Power blackouts and voltage swings?
Protect the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 with a voltage stabiliser or surge protector, because Kenya Power dips and spikes are hard on any compressor. A fixed-speed compressor starts at full load, so after a blackout, wait a few minutes before switching it back on. That pause lets refrigerant pressures settle. Businesses running a standby generator should have an electrician confirm it can handle the start-up surge. Ask Mascom International about stabiliser options when you order, and have the unit fitted on its own circuit and breaker.
Is one Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 better than two 12000 BTU units?
For a single open space, one Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 is usually simpler than two smaller units, with one installation and one outdoor unit to look after. Two Hisense AS-12CR4SVETG07ONE units cost KSh 89,300 at Mascom International, which is KSh 7,700 less, and add up to 24000 BTU. The trade-off comes at installation: two wall openings, two outdoor units, two drain lines and two service visits each time. Two units make sense when the area divides naturally, such as a shop floor plus a back office.
What does non-inverter mean on the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01, and does it matter?
Non-inverter means the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 compressor runs at one fixed speed, switching fully on and fully off to hold your set temperature. An inverter model, such as the Hisense AS-18UW4SXATU08 at KSh 73,000 from Mascom International, varies its speed instead. That usually saves power across long daily running hours. The fixed-speed approach is simpler and familiar to technicians across Kenya. It suits spaces used in defined blocks, like a salon open from morning to evening, needing strong cooling during working hours only.
Can the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 keep a busy salon, restaurant or shop cool?
Yes, the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 has the capacity commercial premises in Kenya need, where people, lighting and equipment add heat all day. Hair dryers and steamers, cooking stations near dining floors and shopfront glass facing the afternoon sun all push the room temperature up. Cooling also pulls moisture from the air, which helps in humid Mombasa, Malindi and Kisumu premises. Restaurants should mount the indoor unit away from the kitchen doorway, so it cools diners instead of fighting cooker heat. Salons should clean the filter often.
Who should buy the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01, and who should choose a different model?
Buy the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 if you need to cool one large room, open office or busy business floor. Skip it for a bedroom or study, where the Hisense AS-12CR4SVETG07ONE at KSh 44,650 is the right size. Renters who cannot drill walls should look at the Hisense AP-12CR4RKVS00 portable at KSh 52,800. Clinics and boardrooms wanting overhead airflow suit the Hisense AUC-12HRSAA1 ceiling cassette at KSh 109,000. Mascom International stocks all three. Anyone needing heating for chilly Limuru mornings should pick a heat-pump model instead.
What does installing and maintaining the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 involve?
The Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 needs professional installation, because it is a split system with refrigerant pipes running between two separate units. A qualified technician mounts both units, makes one wall opening, connects the pipes and drain line, and checks the electrical supply. Mascom International can advise on arranging installation when you order. Afterwards, rinse the indoor filter regularly, more often during dusty dry months. Keep leaves and debris clear of the outdoor unit, and book periodic servicing so the coils and drain stay clean.
Technical Specifications
Cooling Capacity and Real-World Output
- 22000 BTU per hour of cooling, roughly 6.4 kW, sized for one large open space rather than several small rooms.
- Close to double the 12000 BTU sibling models, giving reserve for crowds, sunny glass frontages and heat-producing equipment.
- 4000 BTU more than the Hisense AS-18CR4SXATG0, the step that matters when an 18000 BTU unit runs flat out.
- Cooling-only design puts the full budget into chilling, with no heating circuit most lowland Kenyan premises would rarely use.
- Removes moisture from the air while cooling, so damp coastal rooms feel lighter as well as cooler.
Compressor and Running Behaviour
- Non-inverter, fixed-speed compressor runs at full output, then switches off once the room reaches your set temperature.
- Full-output running pulls a hot room down quickly after opening time, before customers start arriving in numbers.
- On-off cycling suits spaces used in fixed working hours rather than premises cooled around the clock every day.
- Simpler control electronics than an inverter design, which keeps diagnosis and repair familiar for most local technicians.
- Compressor sits in the outdoor unit, so its working noise stays outside the room where people talk or eat.
Indoor Unit and Controls
- Wall-mounted indoor unit sits high on the wall, keeping floor space free for chairs, tables, shelving and displays.
- Handheld remote control sets temperature, fan speed, operating mode and on-off timing from anywhere in the room.
- Adjustable louvres direct the airflow across the room, so cool air reaches seating far from the mounting wall.
- Removable front filter traps dust and loose hair before they reach the cooling coil, protecting airflow over time.
- White indoor panel blends with most painted walls in homes, offices, salons and restaurant dining areas.
Outdoor Unit and Placement
- Separate outdoor unit houses the compressor and condenser, keeping the hottest and loudest working parts outside.
- Needs open airflow around it, and a shaded wall or rooftop position helps the condenser shed heat efficiently.
- Refrigerant pipes and a drain line link the two units through one wall opening made during installation.
- Your installer matches the pipe run to your building layout, since longer runs affect cooling performance.
- Placing the outdoor unit away from kitchen exhaust vents keeps grease off the condenser coil in restaurants.
Power Supply and Kenya Conditions
- Should run on its own circuit and breaker, which a qualified electrician confirms before the unit goes in.
- A voltage stabiliser or surge protector shields the compressor from Kenya Power dips and spikes in older buildings.
- After a blackout, wait a few minutes before restarting, so pressures settle and the compressor starts cleanly.
- Generator users should check generator capacity with an electrician, because compressor start-up briefly draws extra current.
- Cooling-only operation matches warm, humid towns such as Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu and Kitui throughout the year.
Care and Daily Durability
- Rinse the indoor filter regularly, and more often in dry, dusty months, to keep cooling output steady.
- Book professional servicing for coil cleaning and drain checks, especially in salons where hair and product mist collect.
- Coastal buyers in Mombasa and Diani should have the outdoor coil cleaned periodically, since salty air speeds corrosion.
- Keep the drain line clear so condensed water flows outside instead of dripping onto floors or shop stock.
- Leave space around the outdoor unit free of boxes, leaves and plants so air moves freely across the coil.
Package Contents
The Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 ships brand new and sealed, with the indoor and outdoor sections packed in separate boxes for safe transport.
- Indoor wall-mounted unit
- Outdoor condensing unit
- Handheld remote control
- Hisense owner's manual with the warranty card
Installation materials such as extra piping, wall brackets and cable depend on your site, so confirm what your installation needs with Mascom International before delivery.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 for 12 months against manufacturing defects that appear under normal use. If a fault develops within that period, contact or visit our Nairobi CBD service desk at Kimathi Street. The desk records your claim, inspects the problem and coordinates the repair, so you deal with one accountable team from start to finish.
Getting the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 from Mascom International
You can inspect the Hisense AS-22CR4SBBTG01 in its white finish at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and our team will compare it with the other Hisense sizes in stock. Unsure between this model and the 18000 BTU or 24000 BTU options? Send your room measurements on WhatsApp first.
Place your order through:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival across all 47 Kenyan counties, so you check the sealed boxes before any money changes hands. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and every other major city and town receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase is covered by the 12-month warranty set out above.
Mascom International serves homes and businesses nationwide with honest sizing advice, current Kenyan pricing and after-sales help from a real Nairobi CBD service desk. Whether you are cooling a family lounge in Kileleshwa or a restaurant floor in Nyali, we help you choose the capacity that fits.
