The home / office air-conditioner thread

livetodrive · 3rd December 2013, 19:22

Hi,

Does anyone recommend to buy air conditioner online? Snapdeal etc. is offering a cheaper price compared to the stores. Can anyone tell some pros and cons of buying it from online stores?

blorebuddy · 21st December 2013, 20:15

I am planning to buy a 1.5 ton Split AC for my parents.
a) Looking for recommendation on the reliable brand. I saw Panasonic and Samsung from the popular brands and available for 30 K
b) which one has good service network as this will be installed in interior Tamil Nadu. I have noticed grey market OGeneral is popular there and also Blue Star, LG, Samsung etc

Please let me know if there is any good deal going on at Bangalore -I might buy here and ship it there.

pdma · 21st December 2013, 22:18

We have two Hitachi 1.5 Ton 3 Star AC's at home from 3 years. Although we use them aggressively only for 3 months in an year I can vouch that Hitachi does an excellent job and beats the extremely hot summers here in Hyderabad.
The service as well is good and they promptly call us every 6 months and come home for cleaning the filters and a general checkup , the charges too are minimal.
Since both of them are 3 star the electricity bills are between to 3 - 4 K per month for the 3 months when their services are utilized the most which is manageable because our regular bills are approximately 500-700 a month.

anupmathur · 22nd December 2013, 10:56

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Originally Posted by pdma

.... Although we use them aggressively only for 3 months in an year ....
.....
Since both of them are 3 star the electricity bills are between to 3 - 4 K per month for the 3 months when their services are utilized the most ....

Would be nice if you could define 'aggressively'. How many hours per day?
The bill amounts do not quite indicate aggressive usage.

pdma · 22nd December 2013, 11:08

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

Would be nice if you could define 'aggressively'. How many hours per day?
The bill amounts do not quite indicate aggressive usage.

Hello Anup,

We run 1 of them from early afternoon to early evening and both are put to work during the nights.To be precise 1 from 12N to 4 PM and then both from 10 PM to 3 AM (Auto timer) , may be this is aggressive only in my view

as we hardly / rarely use them during the rest of the year.

cheers,

pdma

blorebuddy · 12th January 2014, 20:24

Friends, finally have narrowed down to 1 Ton AC. Have 2 choices Daikin FTE35 (with B&5 yr W) and O General ASG12(without B & W). Please help me to decide. Price is same for both. I am looking for problem free with almost nil maintenance and long life. I am ok to compromise on power consumption

sgiitk · 13th January 2014, 12:09

@blorebuddy; Both are excellent (top) brands. So you should not go wrong with either.

fiat_tarun · 13th January 2014, 12:57

Just picked up a Samsung 1T 2 star AC for Rs.23300 with free stabiliser & installation. There are some discounts on for Pongal in Chennai. There was a better deal on a Electrolux 1T 3 star - Rs.21500, but was not too sure of the brand. Anyone have feedback on Electrolux ?

Thad E Ginathom · 13th January 2014, 12:57

Quote:

... you should not go wrong with either.

And, in those circumstances, and especially with equipment like AC, the Bill and Warranty deal is the one I'd go for.

tush · 5th February 2014, 12:52

Hello Friends,

I would be buying two units of 1 ton AC for my and parents bedroom. The usage would be only during the 2-3 months of hot summers in Pune. For rest of the year we wont need it.

I am keen on Daikin or Mitsubishi. Could you suggest if these brands are the right choice?

I am keen on quality but not spending a bomb just for the sake of brand name unless it justifies its worth. Also not sure if I should be going for inverter or 5/3/2 star rating AC.

Your guidance would be helpful in taking a decision.

Power saving and environment are two things which motivated me for a Solar Water heater, but it did justify the savings and return on investment period

Thanks in Advance!

tush.

Abhi_abarth · 5th February 2014, 12:57

I am in the same boat as 'tush'. Need two one ton a/cs for me and my parents.

Please suggest a value for money brand.

Cheers.

Aroy · 5th February 2014, 14:59

The way power tariffs are going north monotonically, it is wise to get the most efficient AC to reduce the electricity bills. Last summer I installed the Daikin inverter series. It is much superior both in cooling and in electricity consumption to the three Hitachi which we have installed over the years - 1x5* window, 1x3*Window and 1x2* split.

tush · 7th February 2014, 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by tush

Hello Friends,

I would be buying two units of 1 ton AC for my and parents bedroom. The usage would be only during the 2-3 months of hot summers in Pune. For rest of the year we wont need it.

I am keen on Daikin or Mitsubishi. Could you suggest if these brands are the right choice?

I am keen on quality but not spending a bomb just for the sake of brand name unless it justifies its worth. Also not sure if I should be going for inverter or 5/3/2 star rating AC.

Your guidance would be helpful in taking a decision.

Power saving and environment are two things which motivated me for a Solar Water heater, but it did justify the savings and return on investment period

Thanks in Advance!

tush.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aroy

The way power tariffs are going north monotonically, it is wise to get the most efficient AC to reduce the electricity bills. Last summer I installed the Daikin inverter series. It is much superior both in cooling and in electricity consumption to the three Hitachi which we have installed over the years - 1x5* window, 1x3*Window and 1x2* split.

Thanks Aroy for the guidance.

Any suggestions for the models that would be good and robust?

Another question, for parents bedroom I have been thinking for an AC which could even warm the room during Winters. Any suggestions for the same?

blorebuddy · 7th February 2014, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgiitk

@blorebuddy; Both are excellent (top) brands. So you should not go wrong with either.

Thank you. Gone ahead with O General 1 Ton. Hope it will beat my expectations.

Aroy · 7th February 2014, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by tush

Thanks Aroy for the guidance.

Any suggestions for the models that would be good and robust?

Another question, for parents bedroom I have been thinking for an AC which could even warm the room during Winters. Any suggestions for the same?

The Daikin Inverter is available it two type
- Without Heat Pumps for cooling only. This is what we bought
- With Heat Pump for both cooling and heating
http://www.daikinindia.com/our-produ...-pump/130.html

3rd December 2013, 19:22	#3256
livetodrive BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 294 Thanked: 1,164 Times	re: The home / office air-conditioner thread Hi, Does anyone recommend to buy air conditioner online? Snapdeal etc. is offering a cheaper price compared to the stores. Can anyone tell some pros and cons of buying it from online stores?
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21st December 2013, 20:15	#3257
blorebuddy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 594 Thanked: 257 Times	re: The home / office air-conditioner thread I am planning to buy a 1.5 ton Split AC for my parents. a) Looking for recommendation on the reliable brand. I saw Panasonic and Samsung from the popular brands and available for 30 K b) which one has good service network as this will be installed in interior Tamil Nadu. I have noticed grey market OGeneral is popular there and also Blue Star, LG, Samsung etc Please let me know if there is any good deal going on at Bangalore -I might buy here and ship it there.
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21st December 2013, 22:18	#3258
pdma BHPian Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 617 Thanked: 917 Times	re: The home / office air-conditioner thread We have two Hitachi 1.5 Ton 3 Star AC's at home from 3 years. Although we use them aggressively only for 3 months in an year I can vouch that Hitachi does an excellent job and beats the extremely hot summers here in Hyderabad. The service as well is good and they promptly call us every 6 months and come home for cleaning the filters and a general checkup , the charges too are minimal. Since both of them are 3 star the electricity bills are between to 3 - 4 K per month for the 3 months when their services are utilized the most which is manageable because our regular bills are approximately 500-700 a month.
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12th January 2014, 20:24	#3261
blorebuddy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 594 Thanked: 257 Times	re: The home / office air-conditioner thread Friends, finally have narrowed down to 1 Ton AC. Have 2 choices Daikin FTE35 (with B&5 yr W) and O General ASG12(without B & W). Please help me to decide. Price is same for both. I am looking for problem free with almost nil maintenance and long life. I am ok to compromise on power consumption
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13th January 2014, 12:09	#3262
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	re: The home / office air-conditioner thread @blorebuddy; Both are excellent (top) brands. So you should not go wrong with either.
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13th January 2014, 12:57	#3263
fiat_tarun Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pune / Mysore Posts: 1,934 Thanked: 3,768 Times View My Garage	re: The home / office air-conditioner thread Just picked up a Samsung 1T 2 star AC for Rs.23300 with free stabiliser & installation. There are some discounts on for Pongal in Chennai. There was a better deal on a Electrolux 1T 3 star - Rs.21500, but was not too sure of the brand. Anyone have feedback on Electrolux ?
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5th February 2014, 12:52	#3265
tush BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 331 Thanked: 12 Times	re: The home / office air-conditioner thread Hello Friends, I would be buying two units of 1 ton AC for my and parents bedroom. The usage would be only during the 2-3 months of hot summers in Pune. For rest of the year we wont need it. I am keen on Daikin or Mitsubishi. Could you suggest if these brands are the right choice? I am keen on quality but not spending a bomb just for the sake of brand name unless it justifies its worth. Also not sure if I should be going for inverter or 5/3/2 star rating AC. Your guidance would be helpful in taking a decision. Power saving and environment are two things which motivated me for a Solar Water heater, but it did justify the savings and return on investment period Thanks in Advance! tush. Last edited by tush : 5th February 2014 at 12:53.
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5th February 2014, 12:57	#3266
Abhi_abarth BHPian Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 498 Thanked: 345 Times	re: The home / office air-conditioner thread I am in the same boat as 'tush'. Need two one ton a/cs for me and my parents. Please suggest a value for money brand. Cheers.
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5th February 2014, 14:59	#3267
Aroy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,582 Thanked: 2,741 Times View My Garage	re: The home / office air-conditioner thread The way power tariffs are going north monotonically, it is wise to get the most efficient AC to reduce the electricity bills. Last summer I installed the Daikin inverter series. It is much superior both in cooling and in electricity consumption to the three Hitachi which we have installed over the years - 1x5* window, 1x3Window and 1x2 split.
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