Split AC Suggestions Please

[newinnov]

What is this Manual Wattage Switching?
Is it like overclocking the compressor??

Different companies have different name for this feature. Basically it's about % of powered coil /capacity at given time.
Let's say 1.5 ton ac with 65% coils powered = 1 ton ac.
In panasonic you can search this feature with "7 in 1 or 5 in 1 convertible" ac or converti7/5 technology.

 

[vine]

Different companies have different name for this feature. Basically it's about % of powered coil /capacity at given time.
Let's say 1.5 ton ac with 65% coils powered = 1 ton ac.
In panasonic you can search this feature with "7 in 1 or 5 in 1 convertible" ac or converti7/5 technology.

So, can we assume that lower % equals longer life span of the AC unit?

 

[vine]

I would suggest -
If money is not a constraint - Go with Ogeneral/Mitsubishi
Want smart features - Go with Panasonic/LG/Samsung
Want more cooling capacity - actual cooling capacity in terms of W - Go with Daikin - 5 star 1.5 ton gives - 5280W cooling(100%)
Best services - LG/Samsung/Panasonic(much improved compared to last year)

5 star/3 star - If only 4 months use, only at nights - eyes closed take 3 star. If 6-8 months or more use and also daytime usage - go for 5 star.
3 star 1.5 ton will cost 30-40k, 5 star 1.5 ton will cost 45-55k.

1 ton/1.5 ton - Depends on sq foot of room - till 120 sqft - 1 ton is sufficient, above that take 1.5 ton, if room size> 170-180 sq ft take 2 ton

Take only inverter ACs if you want it at home - as they are new technology ones.

Warranty - check compressor warranty - 5/10 years, check PCB warranty - 1-5 years. PCB replacement cost is high - so PCB warranty should be there.

Checkout some videos in youtube regarding AC reviews.

As per my personal experience, considering all factors I bought this recently from Reliance Digital(good offer for my exchange)- Panasonic 1.5 ton 5 star smart AC 2023 model with 5100W cooling - has smart wifi features with MirAIe app. Has 5 yr PCB warranty and 10 yr compressor warranty. Its sleep profile functionality is really good. It cost me around 48k. Gave 3k for my 12-15 year old 1 ton AC additional. I bought in March end during offers.

Note : Installation will be 1-2k extra. If stand for outdoor unit required - will cost more. Also buy extended warranty - 1/2/3/5 years. Also get a AC stabilizer if stabilization issues in your area.

About comparing 3 star and 5 star units, the price difference between them is usually 15k.
the kind of Power bills we get, this difference might be covered in, say, 3 years, isn't it?
(Power bills will only increase in future)
What's your view if we consider power bills ?

 

[newinnov]

So, can we assume that lower % equals longer life span of the AC unit?

No it just means that you can adjust ac / electricity consumption according to your room.

 

[SSV]

About comparing 3 star and 5 star units, the price difference between them is usually 15k.
the kind of Power bills we get, this difference might be covered in, say, 3 years, isn't it?
(Power bills will only increase in future)
What's your view if we consider power bills ?

Go for Daikin 5 Star , latest model ( this year / last year) well established model...
You can't go wrong... as my man @plastikman also endorsed for it .. he can't go wrong... He is always right ..

Daikin are very quite, enegry efficinet and robsutly built .. ( not sure about the latest models though)

I have Panasonic 2 ton, 4 Star and LG 1.5ton 5 star.. they are good and decent but not great ...
for my next AC I will go for Daikin even though they are expensive ..

 

[KarthikPurams]

Go for Daikin 5 Star , latest model ( this year / last year) well established model...
You can't go wrong... as my man @plastikman also endorsed for it .. he can't go wrong... He is always right ..

Daikin are very quite, enegry efficinet and robsutly built .. ( not sure about the latest models though)

I have Panasonic 2 ton, 4 Star and LG 1.5ton 5 star.. they are good and decent but not great ...
for my next AC I will go for Daikin even though they are expensive ..

Daikin made in Thailand were the best, made in India has reduced the prices and reduced some quality too, but overall Daikin is the best among semi premium AC brands.

 

[Farhad sekh]

If I don't take installation from company, and do installation from local guy,
Will my warranty be serviceable by company later?

(Installation from company guy quotation is always higher than local guy. Literally company guy always try to increase bill by hook or crook)

 

[Zacobite]

If I don't take installation from company, and do installation from local guy,
Will my warranty be serviceable by company later?

(Installation from company guy quotation is always higher than local guy. Literally company guy always try to increase bill by hook or crook)

to save a little bit don't take a risk.. u anyway wd have paid a lot for an AC.. pls use only authorized installation.. To avoid issue later.. if anything goes wrong you cant even complain..

 

[SSV]

don't take installation from company, and do installation from local guy,
Will my warranty be serviceable by company later

N O O

 

[vine]

Daikin made in Thailand were the best, made in India has reduced the prices and reduced some quality too, but overall Daikin is the best among semi premium AC brands.

I didn't knew there was such a difference.
Noted. Thanks!

 

[MOhit __]

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Is this AC decent one? Im also considering buying this, however im puzzled between the Panasonic, LG, and Bluestar

 

[KarthikPurams]

Is this AC decent one? Im also considering buying this, however im puzzled between the Panasonic, LG, and Bluestar

LG 2023 has less cooling capacity at 4600W, go with 2024 model as it has 5000W cooling capacity. LG service has been good to my knowledge, but you can consider Daikin as well for true 1.5 ton AC.

 

[crazyuploader]

Is this AC decent one? Im also considering buying this, however im puzzled between the Panasonic, LG, and Bluestar

It's good, the only downside I felt was its low cooling capacity, but no complains as it's my first time using AC anyways. And like someone mentioned, go with 2024 model which has proper 5000W cooling capacity