MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Heritage Since 1921 Mitsubishi Electric has made history with innovative products that defined a large part of the 20th Century. Here we present a look back at our manufacturing heritage.
 

1979

The MS-1807R air conditioner:
Slim body just 10.9 cm wide and awesome cooling power led the market.


Not just the central heating market: The other large air-conditioning market

If you were to install central-controlled air-conditioning to your current home, few would consider purchasing air-conditioners for only one or two rooms. Central heating is very popular in Europe and America, but in other areas of the world, particularly Japan and Asia, room air-conditioners are popular. Moreover, because of the increased plumbing and building required with central heating, many house-owners choose room air-conditioners for new rooms. This article examines the popularity of room air-conditioners, and particularly, the birth of the slim type.