The home / office air-conditioner thread

Steeroid · 8th May 2006, 11:48

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Originally Posted by Zappo

Tell me something. when you say National imported from Malaysia can you really import ACs just like that? I mean, its not a laptop that you can hang on your shoulder and walk out or something smaller that you put in your suitcase and walk in. Its pretty big thing. What happens at customs?

If you have more than one person travelling, your baggage allowance would help you bring it down as checked baggage. You're allowed to carry in stuff worth Rs.25,000/- which would cover the cost of the a/c.

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Originally Posted by Zappo

And if available are those any different from the National ACs from Malaysia (why malaysia and not say Japan or Taiwan)?

National a/cs are manufactured at their plant in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. I think its a centralized manufacturing facility so any national a/c you buy should come from there, though there is talk about some new manufacturing facility in China now. I bought my first national down from Malaysia because I lived there, and power tariffs in Malaysia are similar to those in India - therefore people tend to go for a/cs that consume less power.

shuvc · 8th May 2006, 13:47

How does one calculate the per hour electricity consumption from the specs of an AC ?

namit · 8th May 2006, 15:45

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Originally Posted by dceite

Whats the exact model?

model is Vertis plus .... any concern on the price ??

jkdas · 3rd July 2006, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Max

onida A/C ? has anyone bought ONIDA A/C? It says it has higher ERR rating ! what say?

seems Onida has only 1 tone split model.

Prices here in Kerala for 1.5ton/1ton

Godrej: 20900/17900
Kenstar: 21900
LG :23900/19700
Samsung: 22600/19700

can anyone comment of LG/Samsung models?

rejika · 16th July 2006, 15:43

I purchased Hitachi 1.5T split ( the regular model not Atom) .

29.5K (paid to Hitachi) + 1.5K ( installation) + 2.5K ( Stabilizer) .

Pretty happy with the performance.

satish_appasani · 27th March 2007, 15:31

It is summer again and so revoking this thread.

I am planning to buy a window air conditioner in the next 1 week. Shall i go for LG or Samsung or is it worth spending another 7-8 K and go for Hitachi or O'General?

Which is the best of LG or Samsung?

navdeep · 27th March 2007, 15:35

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Originally Posted by satish_appasani

It is summer again and so revoking this thread.

I am planning to buy a window air conditioner in the next 1 week. Shall i go for LG or Samsung or is it worth spending another 7-8 K and go for Hitachi or O'General?

Which is the best of LG or Samsung?

Hitachi .. you save a lot on elec. bills

esteem_lover · 27th March 2007, 15:49

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Originally Posted by satish_appasani

It is summer again and so revoking this thread.

I am planning to buy a window air conditioner in the next 1 week. Shall i go for LG or Samsung or is it worth spending another 7-8 K and go for Hitachi or O'General?

Which is the best of LG or Samsung?

Get samsung, VFM.

@navdeep. how do you say hitachi saves on electricity bills ??

shuvc · 27th March 2007, 16:28

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Get samsung, VFM.

Got Samsung a few weeks back. 13K for 1ton window. Am happy.

kutlee · 27th March 2007, 16:33

I too have a hitachi. I bought when i was in chennai. The salesman also pursued me in buying this (although i do like hitachi products). He told me that the extra price you pay on hitachi can be saved in electricity bills. He told that compressor will work with same efiiciency in the years to come when compared to Korean products. People who have bought hitachi has also told that they save on electricity. But how? I can't quantify the electricity consumption of two makes under same operating conditions. Has anyone verified these?

esteem_lover · 27th March 2007, 16:44

Rotary compressors save electricity, but all ACs these days have rotary comps. Why should hitachi be different ? i cant see the reason. if someone knows, please let me know.

maxbhp · 27th March 2007, 18:37

here lemme give my two cents.

Hitachi , General , Voltas,Blue Star ,DAIKIN,Carrier (in a hush voice so Rtech wont hear me ) are considered to be the best in the business neverthless they are more expensive than comparable models .
General and Hitachi has one of the most efficient compressors.
LG and Samsung ? .... I dont think so.It may be cheap but if thats what you are looking for you can even try Onida, Kenstar, Electrolux.If you are planning for .8 split make sure the room is no more than 100Sqft with minimal window area . I dont think there is .75 ton split,I think you are referring to window a/c(readily offthe shelf)

satish_appasani · 27th March 2007, 18:58

Daikin doesn't have any model for window mounting. Check the link: Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Limited.

I have a feeling that Blue Star and Voltas don't have the latest technology. There is an Onida at my in-laws place. We were not happy with it. With stories of Carrier ACs catching fire, i can't take chances.

I will check out the rest.

maxbhp · 27th March 2007, 19:02

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Originally Posted by satish_appasani

I have a feeling that Blue Star and Voltas don't have the latest technology.

I dont think so .

tsk1979 · 28th March 2007, 00:01

Whats wrong with LG and samsung. Have owned numerous products from these two companies, and have always got great service and quality has been good too.
Sure hitachi consumes little less electricity, but it costs a lot more too.

8th May 2006, 13:47	#77
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rejika Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20 Thanked: Once	I purchased Hitachi 1.5T split ( the regular model not Atom) . 29.5K (paid to Hitachi) + 1.5K ( installation) + 2.5K ( Stabilizer) . Pretty happy with the performance.
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satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	It is summer again and so revoking this thread. I am planning to buy a window air conditioner in the next 1 week. Shall i go for LG or Samsung or is it worth spending another 7-8 K and go for Hitachi or O'General? Which is the best of LG or Samsung?
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27th March 2007, 16:33	#85
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,141 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	I too have a hitachi. I bought when i was in chennai. The salesman also pursued me in buying this (although i do like hitachi products). He told me that the extra price you pay on hitachi can be saved in electricity bills. He told that compressor will work with same efiiciency in the years to come when compared to Korean products. People who have bought hitachi has also told that they save on electricity. But how? I can't quantify the electricity consumption of two makes under same operating conditions. Has anyone verified these?
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27th March 2007, 16:44	#86
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Rotary compressors save electricity, but all ACs these days have rotary comps. Why should hitachi be different ? i cant see the reason. if someone knows, please let me know.
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27th March 2007, 18:37	#87
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,382 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	here lemme give my two cents. Hitachi , General , Voltas,Blue Star ,DAIKIN,Carrier (in a hush voice so Rtech wont hear me ) are considered to be the best in the business neverthless they are more expensive than comparable models . General and Hitachi has one of the most efficient compressors. LG and Samsung ? .... I dont think so.It may be cheap but if thats what you are looking for you can even try Onida, Kenstar, Electrolux.If you are planning for .8 split make sure the room is no more than 100Sqft with minimal window area . I dont think there is .75 ton split,I think you are referring to window a/c(readily offthe shelf) Last edited by maxbhp : 27th March 2007 at 18:44.
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27th March 2007, 18:58	#88
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	Daikin doesn't have any model for window mounting. Check the link: Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Limited. I have a feeling that Blue Star and Voltas don't have the latest technology. There is an Onida at my in-laws place. We were not happy with it. With stories of Carrier ACs catching fire, i can't take chances. I will check out the rest.
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28th March 2007, 00:01	#90
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Whats wrong with LG and samsung. Have owned numerous products from these two companies, and have always got great service and quality has been good too. Sure hitachi consumes little less electricity, but it costs a lot more too.
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