Planning
to buy an Air
Conditioner?
to buy an Air
Conditioner?
Read about the latest trends
& don’t forget to keep in mind
the following key
factors:
& don’t forget to keep in mind
the following key
factors:
Split AC
Window AC
Portable
PROS
- Faster Cooling
- Higher energy efficiency
- Easier to mount, no requirement of a window
- Noiseless operation
- Ideal for small rooms with a window
- In-built heater might be available enabling year-round usage
- Initially, the unit might be less expensive as compared to Split Acs
- Physically, these resemble Air Coolers
- Easy to use
CONS
- Installation cost might be involved
- Single unit functioning could make the operations a bit noisy
- Water management could be a hassle
- Less energy efficiency
Split
ACs
ACs
Window
ACs
ACs
Portable
ACs
ACs
Capacity
Capacity is probably one of the most important factors to consider when buying an AC. Please note, the below categorization has been given assuming a height of approx. 8 feet
Size of the room
10ft * 9ft
(Kids’ Room)
(Kids’ Room)
10ft * 11ft
(Study Room)
(Study Room)
10ft * 15ft
(Bedroom)
(Bedroom)
10ft * 20ft
(Living Room)
(Living Room)
Beyond 200 sq feet
(Hall)
(Hall)
Capacity of the AC
1 Ton
1.2 Ton -1.4 Ton
1.5 Ton
1.6 Ton - 2 Ton
More units of ACs will be required
1.0 Ton - 1.4 Ton
1.5 Ton
1.6 Ton - 1.9 Ton
2 Ton & Above
Energy Star Rating
Higher star ratings cost a bit more initially but consume much less power, and hence save money on your electricity bill in the long run. Compressor material in the AC also contributes to energy consumption. Compressors made of copper are more energy efficient than aluminium ones.
**Below table shows the expected savings on buying higher rated ACs. Calculations have been done for a 1.5 Tonnage AC operating for 8 hours daily in a year & electricity charges of Rs. 6 per unit
**Below table shows the expected savings on buying higher rated ACs. Calculations have been done for a 1.5 Tonnage AC operating for 8 hours daily in a year & electricity charges of Rs. 6 per unit
Rating
Annual charges(₹)
32,850
30,660
28,470
26,280
24,090
21,900
Annual Savings(₹)
2,190
4,380
6,570
8,760
10,950
Inverter Technology
Inverter technology is a smart AC technology which provides higher energy efficiency, better and consistent cooling. Few advantages are mentioned below:
Rating
Temperature Variation
Noise Creation
Energy Consumption
Life Span
Invertor compressor
Less
General Compressor
More
Budget
Below
Rs. 25,000
Rs. 25,000
Rs. 25,000 -
Rs. 40,000
Rs. 40,000
Rs. 40,000
& Above
& Above
Latest Trends
Companies are now inventing a myriad of solutions to provide customers with a high-tech experience.
Dual Inverter Technology by LG
LG’s Dual Inverter Compressor ™ solves improper cooling and noise problems, resulting in an air conditioner that cools faster, lasts longer and runs quieter.
Aluminium or Copper
Air Conditioners provide a sigh of relief during the treacherous summer heat. But deciding the type of air conditioner which doesn’t hurt your pocket could be an uphill task. Apart from the other factors that determine which type of air conditioner is better, there is an age-old debate as to which type of coil is better – Copper or Aluminium?
There are various Pros & Cons of both. Following table showcases each:
There are various Pros & Cons of both. Following table showcases each:
Characteristics
Heat Transfer
Corrosion
Repair/Replacement
Cost
Durability
Ease of
maintenance
maintenance
Copper coil
Aluminium coil
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