The home / office air-conditioner thread

khoj · 29th January 2010, 20:42

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Originally Posted by anku94

I have only Hitachi Quadricool Twin Motors so not anything to compare it to. But I can tell you that I've never had a 'Wish I had a better/more powerful product' moment. And they're aesthetically the best of all. And my bills stay well below the 'OMFG, I got Rs. xxxx' line.

anku,

In case you can recall from your usage during last summer, how is the noise level compared to any other single motor window a/c.?

anku94 · 29th January 2010, 21:19

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Originally Posted by khoj

anku,

In case you can recall from your usage during last summer, how is the noise level compared to any other single motor window a/c.?

I don't know noise levels of any other as the relatives I visit frequently have the same model. If we use it on the 'Super Cool' mode, it's noisy. But on the 'Silent' mode it's super-silent and doesn't make much noise on the normal mode.

But again, I don't have anything to compare it to.

mobike008 · 12th February 2010, 12:58

I am in the market for a 1.5 Ton Split AC for home usage. I am using a LG window AC from last 5 years with absolutely no problems so LG is one brand that is there on top of my list.

Requirement is to have good features, save energy and trouble free for atleast 5 years.

So apart from LG which other brands i can include in my shortlist. And, are there any offers going on for AC's ( Just before summers they usually have)

sammyboy · 12th February 2010, 17:02

^^ I got 2 Samsung Splits last year, a 1T and a 1.5T. Good value for money AC's I would say. Cant really comment on long term performance as I have only used them for a year.

anku94 · 12th February 2010, 19:27

@Mobike008 Consider Hitachi as well...

khoj · 13th February 2010, 20:42

Panasonic has a nationwide scheme on their splits at the moment. It is some series called silver offering a 1.5 ton split for 23K.

kapilkantkaul · 14th February 2010, 23:25

I am looking for an ogeneral dealer in faridabad..need 11 units of splits, 7 1.5 tonnes and 4 2 tonnes....wondering gray is a good option ? the price difference between a 2ton with bill and gray is approx 12k.but havent heard great things abt after sales...though every one swears by the performance...even those who sell rival brands...
Hitachi has had mixed reviews and personal experience has been bad with the window option...Not too sure about Panasonic or Mitsubishi . Plz advice .thanks

khoj · 15th February 2010, 02:38

@Kapilkantkaul

I am applying for an OG dealership as I type. He He..

On a more serious note if you are running that many in a single location have you considered a packaged unit. Will save you tons in running costs. Try OG, Daikin and Trane

I use both Ogeneral and Mitsu splits. OG does duty in more stringent locations and the Mitsu in slightly less demanding ones but cannot find fault with it. I also use Daikin and would recommend that too in lieu of OG. While Daikin has a proper web site with all sort of contact details Welcome to Daikin India for some reason OG has only this with the corporate office details Contact(India) - FUJITSU GENERAL GLOBAL
India
ETA General Private Limited
Tel: +91-44-2829-7626
Mail: info@etageneral.com
Web: Under Construction
Address:
5th Floor Seethakathi Chambers, 688 Anna Salai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
India
600 006

Let us know how it went.

mobike008 · 20th February 2010, 13:58

What is the cooling distance for a 1.5 ton split AC?

khoj · 20th February 2010, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

What is the cooling distance for a 1.5 ton split AC?

About 3 feet at highest fan speed.

hpzone · 20th February 2010, 23:02

I would stay away from Electrolux. They are cheap to buy and some dealers promote the brand, but lot of maintenace and expensive to run.

worldcrawler · 2nd March 2010, 00:05

I am searching for a 1.5 ton split ac. After looking at several models I found Voltas Vertis Gold to be a real VFM as it has BEEE 5 star rating and EER as 11.02 , which is quite good in 27000 , hitachi has 11.3 but at 35K .

Can anyone suggest me if I am making a mistake here or any particular problem with the voltas unit ?

Also checked Carrier Extrella ( EER 12+, BEEE 5 star , 1.5 Ton ) but priced at 37K after discount .

Thanks in advance.

khoj · 2nd March 2010, 01:17

@worldcrawler
Look at Panasonic, selected models are available in the same price band as the Voltas. Nothing wrong with Voltas per se but Carrier is avoidable.

WanderNomad · 2nd March 2010, 01:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by kapilkantkaul

I am looking for an o General dealer in faridabad..need 11 units of splits, 7 1.5 tonnes and 4 2 tonnes....wondering gray is a good option ? the price difference between a 2ton with bill and gray is approx 12k. but havent heard great things abt after sales...though every one swears by the performance...even those who sell rival brands...
Hitachi has had mixed reviews and personal experience has been bad with the window option...Not too sure about Panasonic or Mitsubishi . Plz advice .thanks

Have both Hitachi window (with warranty) and General Split (Grey) in my bedroom. Had Hitachi earlier and later moved to General and Hitachi is there as extra to be used in peak summers (big room). General is the way to go man!

khoj · 2nd March 2010, 01:46

@WanderNomad
If you do not mind sharing some info, how big is your room. Are the walls and roof exposed to direct sunlight. What tonnage are you running on the two a/cs.

12th February 2010, 12:58	#678
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,694 Thanked: 14,783 Times View My Garage	I am in the market for a 1.5 Ton Split AC for home usage. I am using a LG window AC from last 5 years with absolutely no problems so LG is one brand that is there on top of my list. Requirement is to have good features, save energy and trouble free for atleast 5 years. So apart from LG which other brands i can include in my shortlist. And, are there any offers going on for AC's ( Just before summers they usually have)
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12th February 2010, 17:02	#679
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	^^ I got 2 Samsung Splits last year, a 1T and a 1.5T. Good value for money AC's I would say. Cant really comment on long term performance as I have only used them for a year.
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12th February 2010, 19:27	#680
anku94 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 249 Thanked: 351 Times	@Mobike008 Consider Hitachi as well...
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13th February 2010, 20:42	#681
khoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,718 Thanked: 1,287 Times View My Garage	Panasonic has a nationwide scheme on their splits at the moment. It is some series called silver offering a 1.5 ton split for 23K.
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14th February 2010, 23:25	#682
kapilkantkaul Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	I am looking for an ogeneral dealer in faridabad..need 11 units of splits, 7 1.5 tonnes and 4 2 tonnes....wondering gray is a good option ? the price difference between a 2ton with bill and gray is approx 12k.but havent heard great things abt after sales...though every one swears by the performance...even those who sell rival brands... Hitachi has had mixed reviews and personal experience has been bad with the window option...Not too sure about Panasonic or Mitsubishi . Plz advice .thanks
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15th February 2010, 02:38	#683
khoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,718 Thanked: 1,287 Times View My Garage	@Kapilkantkaul I am applying for an OG dealership as I type. He He.. On a more serious note if you are running that many in a single location have you considered a packaged unit. Will save you tons in running costs. Try OG, Daikin and Trane I use both Ogeneral and Mitsu splits. OG does duty in more stringent locations and the Mitsu in slightly less demanding ones but cannot find fault with it. I also use Daikin and would recommend that too in lieu of OG. While Daikin has a proper web site with all sort of contact details Welcome to Daikin India for some reason OG has only this with the corporate office details Contact(India) - FUJITSU GENERAL GLOBAL India ETA General Private Limited Tel: +91-44-2829-7626 Mail: info@etageneral.com Web: Under Construction Address: 5th Floor Seethakathi Chambers, 688 Anna Salai Chennai, Tamil Nadu India 600 006 Let us know how it went. Last edited by khoj : 15th February 2010 at 02:39.
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20th February 2010, 13:58	#684
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,694 Thanked: 14,783 Times View My Garage	What is the cooling distance for a 1.5 ton split AC?
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20th February 2010, 23:02	#686
hpzone BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 142 Thanked: 2 Times	I would stay away from Electrolux. They are cheap to buy and some dealers promote the brand, but lot of maintenace and expensive to run.
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2nd March 2010, 00:05	#687
worldcrawler BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 128 Thanked: 812 Times View My Garage	I am searching for a 1.5 ton split ac. After looking at several models I found Voltas Vertis Gold to be a real VFM as it has BEEE 5 star rating and EER as 11.02 , which is quite good in 27000 , hitachi has 11.3 but at 35K . Can anyone suggest me if I am making a mistake here or any particular problem with the voltas unit ? Also checked Carrier Extrella ( EER 12+, BEEE 5 star , 1.5 Ton ) but priced at 37K after discount . Thanks in advance.
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2nd March 2010, 01:17	#688
khoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,718 Thanked: 1,287 Times View My Garage	@worldcrawler Look at Panasonic, selected models are available in the same price band as the Voltas. Nothing wrong with Voltas per se but Carrier is avoidable.
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2nd March 2010, 01:46	#690
khoj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,718 Thanked: 1,287 Times View My Garage	@WanderNomad If you do not mind sharing some info, how big is your room. Are the walls and roof exposed to direct sunlight. What tonnage are you running on the two a/cs.
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