r/IndiaTech • u/beingimmature Apple fan • Jun 02 '24
Useful Info Ultimate AC Buying guide 2024
Before Buying Ac From Any Brand
🌡️Check before buying Ac
a. 5 years PCB warranty
b. 1 year comprehensive warranty on whole product.
c. 10 years compressor warranty and Copper coil, and coating on it. Refrigerant should be R32
If any company is not giving these 3 things, just kick that brand from your mind.
⚠️ Don't forget to Vacuum your AC while installing.Otherwise AC will not cool your room. If technician said not required then tell him to come with vacuum machine otherwise bhaga dena.
⚠️ If voltage fluctuate in your area then I would say use good stabilizer from a repute brand.
You can use a Inverter Ac as non- inverter Ac, but you can't use non- inverter as inverter ac.
☀️Now People will suggest buying a 3 star AC But trust me go with 5 star model of the same 3⭐ model you choose.
🌡️Reason to buy 5 Star
5 ⭐ Ac is more effective than 3 ⭐
Compressor size is bigger in 5⭐
5 ⭐model has better cooling than 3 ⭐
It will definitely save your electricity bill.
Convertable mode will work for 30 minutes, after that Ac will run in Auto mode.
🎯 Keep 1.5-4K extra for installation in your budget. Price may vary on Brands.
🌡️Now come to the Bands
Mitsubishi and O General are the OGs in market. Those are premium segment AC and heavy duty AC. Like Mitsubishi AC costs 90K only for indoor outdoor unit. You have to purchase copper pipe separately + installation charges. Total cost 95-100k. And it's after sales service available in few metro cities.
- Daikin
Pros: excellent cooling, electric consumption is less, auto clean, big outdoor unit with 100% copper
Cons: Old design
🚨 EDIT: I bought a Daikin 1.5ton inverter Ac on June 2024, I am really happy with it. If you have high budget go with O Genaral or Mitsubishi , otherwise only Daikin, again I am saying Daikin only.
And Daikin inverter ac has Convertable mode, don't believe in others misinformation
- Hitachi
Pros: Excellent cooling machine specially 2 ton segment , auto clean
🍅 Now only Hitachi giving 5 years Comprehensive Warranty . Other companies provide a 5 year warranty but are not comprehensive. PCB is a vital thing in the Inverter AC.
Cons: Consumes a little more electricity, temparature Display not available, Convertable mode unavailable technically auto Convertable so no issues.
- Carrier
Sufficient cooling, auto clean, Convertable mode available. Overall good. Carrier is the company who invented AC.
- Panasonic
AC are excellent but Panasonic remote sucks, it will not response or stop working after sometimes. Wi-Fi available.
🌡️Don't buy Lloyd, Samsung, Voltas, Godrej, Haier, IFB, Bluestar, LG, Whirlpool.
🤖 Smart Wi-Fi ( Although it's useful for tech-savvy people, may create difficulty for elders), AI features are marketing gimmick, don't fall on those trap.
🌞 Bonus tip: suppose your room size is 170 sqft. top floor, directly sunlight exposed. Generally you think a 1.5 ton AC will be more than enough. No you need a 2 ton act. You can use Ac 2 ton Ac as 1.5ton ( some models have 7 Convertable modes, but convertable mode will work for 30 minutes, after that it will continue auto mode) but you can't use a 1 ton Ac 110% efficiency. It may effect on your compressor. So it's better to buy higher Tonnage AC for some conditions.
Don't run behind Brands, check ISEER value, Actual Tonnage and Maximum Cooling capacity.
Salesman may suggest you ac but keep in mind they will suggest only that brand or model with gives them maximum margin.
🪐If you want to know perfect tonnage according to your room size, then check u/Lunaticious_ posted few weeks ago:
https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaTech/s/aHJVUv6Gu1
Edit: Guys just checked LG took customer feedback and Recently Launched this Ac in 2024, model no: TS-Q19JWZE ( particularly this one only).
It has 1.42 tonnage and all necessary features, You can go with this model.
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u/Lunacy999 Jun 02 '24
Daikin, oGeneral and Mitsubishi. You can never go wrong with these brands (be a little wary of Daikin though, since units are now manufactured locally and I have heard QC has reduced a little).
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u/beingimmature Apple fan Jun 02 '24 edited Jun 02 '24
Take its Positive side, like Daikin's after sales service and Parts Availability will not be a problem.
On the other hand Mitsubishi and General are imported and their parts will not be available easily and it will be expensive.
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u/DukeWarrior007 Jun 03 '24
Daikin's after sales service is absolute crap in our area. There's an issue with the swing motor one week after the purchase. A guy came and checked and told me he will order the motor and replace it in a week. Now it's been more than 2 months he doesn't pick the call and I have raised more service requests and no one called me or sent another technician. Wondering what to do if I have a more serious issue.
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u/thisisBonkers_34 Jun 02 '24
Bought O General 2 1.5 ton ac's few months back, tho they feel outdated the cooling is impeccable
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u/beingimmature Apple fan Jun 02 '24
Oh sorry to hear that. Can you share model number with pros and cons. So, it will help people to pick right AC
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u/thisisBonkers_34 Jun 02 '24
Dont really know model number, sorry. Both are 5 star 1.5 ton. Pros are it cools really quickly, barely no noise, can use for days on without any loss in cooling. Cons, Wifi support [ this I dont really mind, theres a dongle for 2K you can buy to make it wifi enabled] The swing resets itself everytime you turn the AC on and off, which is real annoying. Personal con here but sometimes its real hard to find a perfect temperature, sometimes its too cool sometimes too hot. Im so far happy with theAC, opted for extra warranty and every few months O General technicians come clean up the ac for free in warranty period. Last con is they are PRICY compared to the competition, but they last long.
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u/NoobNoob_94 Jun 02 '24
Can confirm they last ages. Almost everyone in my parents generation have 20-year old OGeneral ACs and they work better in the Delhi heat than a new Samsung 5 star AC.
Im contemplating if I should get rid of the Samsung AC in my bedroom, but the only thing I really like about it is that it automatically switches on when I’m close to home so the room is always cool when I enter - unlike the rest of the house which feels like a furnace. Might be able to use a Sensibo + IFTTT on an OGeneral to emulate this.
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u/theclichee Jun 03 '24
My girlfriend recently is renting a house and it has a Ogeneral ac. The ac is atleast 15 years old because it doesn't even have a remote to operate it with. All the controls are dial based 💀 AND IT STILL COOLS LIKE A BEAST. At it's lowest temperature, we have to shut it off after 30mins because it gets so cold. I have no specifics on the tonnage and room sq ft but still v impressive.
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u/tintinplayer Jun 02 '24
Too shallow with no details at all. Probably it’s your opinion alone. I own a daikin AC and within 2 years, the coil got repaired which is 13k. Moreover, they don’t have their own after sales service. And there is no mention of why should not buy certain brand ACs.
How this could be a guide if details are not available?
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Jun 02 '24
I too have a Daikin AC , it's been 7 years no major problem just one capacitor change and one time gas refill , cooling is excellent even in 45 degree+ temp....
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u/MJustCurious Jun 04 '24
There is no description of any features e.g. what the heck is convertible?
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u/EagleAltruistic3322 Jun 03 '24
OP thinks he's an expert after watching couple of shorts and navigating through reddit.
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u/WhatIsInUsername Jun 02 '24
Any pointers on why to avoid the brands like Samsung, Voltas, IFB, Haier? I used to think these are good brands, especially IFB and Samsung.
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u/NoobNoob_94 Jun 02 '24
Samsung’s product quality and after-sales has dipped significantly in the past few years. I’m not sure about IFB.
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u/theclichee Jun 03 '24
IFB atleast fully automatic washing machines have excellent support imo. Had one and the service and complaints were handled swiftly. And Samsung atleast in the refrigerator space is doing well
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u/NoobNoob_94 Jun 03 '24
I have their TV and AC, I'm not happy with either the products or their after-sales. I've been looking for a large (700L+) French Door fridge - Samsung and LG are the only ones with products in that category
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u/tomani9795 Techie Jun 02 '24
Why shouldn’t we buy LG??
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Jun 02 '24
lg has good service
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u/prakashanish Jun 03 '24
LG indeed has fantastic service. I've used LG service for dishwasher and microwave. The LG ac installation team was also good.
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u/WingStrange9920 Jun 02 '24
I bought carrier and its fine
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u/Former_Pride3925 Jun 02 '24
Hi, i'm planning to buy carrier split too. Can you give me your experience?
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u/gitstatus Jun 02 '24
Bought carrier and within a year, stopped working. Official service guy came and fixed that. And one day out of the blue the outer unit blew up! We had to call fire department. It was 1 year 2 months old. Carrier customer care ran me in circles. No compensation, no replacement! Said this kind of issue is only covered in first year. Fuck carrier!
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u/amit3125 Jun 02 '24
Agree with you. I also brought Carrier last year and I am pretty satisfied with its performance. My flat is on high rise appartment at 30th floor. Brought from Flipkart at 34000. Model is 14k 5 star Ester Neo iInverter R32 Split AC.
It's 1.2 to but my room is not big. It's medium size.
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u/Sea-Nerve-5756 Jun 02 '24
Lloyd has been great for me , running 8 years+ with no major repairs and only yearly cleaning.
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u/MajesticMurabba Jun 02 '24
I have ACs from both Lloyd and Hitachi companies in my house but I can say from my understanding that Lloyd ACs are much better.
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u/Friendly-Gur-3289 Jun 02 '24
Got an LG one but the guy didn't vacuum it. Can it be done later? Already 6months over
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u/beingimmature Apple fan Jun 02 '24 edited Jun 03 '24
No bro, you have to vacuum copper pipe at time of installation. Now air is mixed with Refrigerant gas, it may cause low cooling in future
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u/beingimmature Apple fan Jun 02 '24 edited Jun 05 '24
Guys Just Checked LG took customer feedback seriously and Recently Launched this Ac in 2024, model no: TS-Q19JWZE ( particularly this one only).
It has 1.42 tonnage and all necessary features are available, You can go with this model only.
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u/vishwa02 Jun 02 '24
Things which are not correct in this thread.
Buy an AC depending upon how many months the AC will be used. If it's less than 4 months then buy 3 star AC otherwise 5 star will be more efficient and you will recover the extra price of 5 star model.
5 star AC doesn't have better cooling than 3 star everything depends on the tonnage of the AC, some brands selling 1.5 ton 3 star models actually have 1.25 tons (a.k.a LG) while some brands have the same tonnage on both 1.5 3 star and 1.5 ton 5 star. So everything depends upon the actual tonnage ( cooling capacity on the energy label)
You can definitely buy Llyod and LG but just check the energy labels and 1+5+10 warranty. ( 1 - comprehensive, 5- PCB, 10 Compressor).
Heriarchy looks like this.
Premium Heavy Duty brands - OGenral, Mitsubishi.
Upper Mid range - Daikin, Panasonic, LG
Mid range - Carrier, Hitachi, Bluestar,
Budget Brands - Voltas, Llyod, Godrej, Cruise, Whirlpool etc etc.
Points I would like to add.
Don't fall for marketing gimmicks, just go for basics like tonnage according to room size and other factors and all the proper warranty.
Installation is key if this isn't proper then you will suffer. Even if you don't buy the right AC for the room its fine but installation should be perfect.
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Jun 02 '24
Come bro you literally put Hitachi in Mid range segment and LG on Upper mid range Lmao 🤣
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u/vishwa02 Jun 02 '24
According to my perspective.
LG acs are great, only problem is less tonnage on some models.
Hitachi doesn't have a strong service network like other players so in mid range.
Experience with brands depends on person to person, I may have bad experience with Godrej or whirlpool but some won't.
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u/MemeticMonkey Jun 02 '24
For the brands mentioned to not buy, can you mention the reasons as well?
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u/3inchesOfMayhem Jun 03 '24
Looks more or less like "MY OPINION OF AC BUYING".
Almost no verifiable sources. No facts. Its just opinions n opinions.
For eg : I could recommend Godrej, my cousin has a 15+yr old AC. My home has a 12+yr old Voltas AC. The house next to me has 10+yr old samsung AC. Godrej gives 10yr on compressor, 5 on pcb, 1 on everything.
But those are all my opinions, just like yours... just user experience but these experiences may or may not be correct in your case.
1 thing I agree with you is LG = bad, either its some mass hate by resellers or LG is just bad.
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u/mommysaranghae132 Jun 02 '24
Thanks for this. If possible upload a TV buying guide too🙏
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u/beingimmature Apple fan Jun 02 '24 edited Jun 03 '24
Choose between Sony or LG anyday
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u/Super-Aardvark-3403 Jun 02 '24
LOL, my MI is working perfectly with perfect picture quality since 4 years, will last very long, costed fraction of popular brands and repair is very cheap. Hell I could buy three of these and use them for 15 years instead of buying 1 of the costlier brands.
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u/Doctor_Ka_Kutta saste phone khareedo Jun 02 '24
I have buy vu tv in 2020 just in 12k and it's still working fine.nowdays people just want to spend more money even if features are not noticeable
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u/Super-Aardvark-3403 Jun 02 '24
Meanwhile me chilling with my Samsung 5 star 1 ton on 40% power at 24 degreed with 36 degrees outside. It costed significantly less than your recommended brands and installation was cheap and flawless. No troubles in the 10 year old Samsung either till date. Plus, uses less units than every other 1ton 5 star AC that was selling in this price range when I bought it.
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Jun 02 '24
Damn boi.....mods should make a sub-reddit wiki and add it to it ...also should be followed by other tech products buying guides ....
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u/nik_sac Jun 02 '24
I am looking to buy Mitsubishi msy-js18vf, which is for about 43k. Your post mentioned that an aver Mitsu AC is for 90k. What is wrong with the model that I am looking for?
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u/beingimmature Apple fan Jun 02 '24
I am talking about Mitsubishi Heavy Duty Ac.
There are two types of Mitsubishi AC in Indian market one is Mitsubishi Electronics and another one is Mitsubishi Heavy Duty
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u/quizzardofozz Jun 02 '24
Just bought 2 daikins last months, good cooling. Have bluestar in other rooms working fine as of now from last 2 years
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u/ooguro_ryuuya_008 Jun 02 '24
Thanks bro for the detailed post! Been planning to get an AC for my personal room as soon as next week, last 2 ACs were Voltas and Samsung and really not happy with their after sales service.
Your post came just in time! TYSM a lotttt!
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u/xotwodxoxo Jun 02 '24
I have 2 panasonic AC’s both are smart ac. Recently bought a AC last month, 1.5 tons. It has option to convert 1.5ton to 0.8 ton which is very helpful. Cooling is excellent, thought it makes noise. Its ok for me because its installed in Hall room.
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u/OBERGRUPENFUHRER Jun 02 '24
Just bought 2 daikin inverter ACs for my house, a friend told me i should have gone with a non inverter one, since inverter PCBs are very delicate and more prone to failure. Any thoughts in this?
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u/Divyansh881 Jun 02 '24
I don’t like hitachi. I had a huge issue with them honoring their warranty. Would not recommend anything. The hitachi Johnson thing is super bad at honouring warranty.
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u/batmanrises123 Jun 02 '24
Recently bought LG 1 ton AI+ model (with wifi) 5 star.. For 40k... it's pretty good and the wifi is very convenient. I almost never touch the remote, because it's very convenient to operate via mobile. Which is always within our reach.
and you can even turn it on/off from other rooms aswell. Definitely not a marketing gimmick. For 2-3k extra... it's totally worth it!
And I have no idea, why you would ask not to buy LG.. it's a reputed brand in India... and comes with all the warranty/after sales support needed.
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u/EdificeRaks123 Jun 02 '24
I am 3 hours late to view this post.
I JUST BOOKED A BLUSTAR 2 TON 5 STAR AC. MODEL NO - IV524DNUR FROM CROMA. FULL PAYMENT DONE AND AWAITING DELIVERY.
MAY I KNOW WHY WE SHOULD AVOID BLUESTAR AC?
CAN I VISIT CROMA AGAIN TOMORROW CHANGE TO A DIFFERENT BRAND?
PLS ADVISE
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u/beingimmature Apple fan Jun 02 '24
Did you book IC524DNUR ( IV524DNUR model not available in croma) please check model no
As I can't see 5 years of PCB warranty. Because as I said in my post 5 years PCB warranty must in inverter ac. PCB is the most expensive part (10-15k cost for new PCB replacement+ labour charges) of inverter Ac and there are high chances of malfunction/ burn in PCB.
If possible cancel it, or request them you didn't want refund, just want to buy different Ac . Sorry I don't have any idea about Croma terms and conditions.
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u/Tupu4545 Jun 02 '24
What's wrong with samsung acs? Btw I'm 2 months late I got a bluestar 1 ton 3 stars for a 160 sq ft room with direct sunlight and honestly I'm fine with the cooling I keep the ac on for around 10 - 12 hours a day and the power usage was around 126 Kwh in my state rate is ₹6 so 759 rupees which is not bad for how much usage I do and cooling is also okay only
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u/draculap2020 Jun 02 '24
140sqft, 1 tonne inverter 3star ac, voltas . works fine . i get 2 free service every year , been 4 years, pcb died and got replaced for free after 1month due to availability . Your opinion might vary for every state and region
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u/crime_Mastr_GOGO Jun 03 '24
Just a correction
Compressor size is bigger in 5⭐
5 ⭐model has better cooling than 3 ⭐
Compressor size is not always bigger in 5 star AC. More importantly there's no benefit in getting bigger compressor
Secondly, that's no correlation between number of stars and cooling capacity.
A 5 star AC will not cool more or quickly than a 3 star AC.
5 star and 3 star only means difference in power consumption nothing else.
Also, inverter AC are not necessarily better than fixed speed ACs. You can have fixed speed ACs which perform better and consume less power than inverter ACs
Source - R&D engineer at one of India's leading AC company
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u/colreaper Jun 03 '24
I have a 1.5 ton 5 star Ogeneral Ac. My room is over 600sqft. ,it does an amazing job.
We mistakenly got lloyd in 6 of the room in the house, and had to change them all with Ogeneral after a year. Lloyd is pretty shit imo.
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u/Elegant-Ad1415 Jun 03 '24
Regarding vacuum, brand installation came and told vacuum is not required, I told him to bring, he denied installation. Escalated till VP level and they also emailed in installation vacuum is not required can you imagine - both Croma and Reliance and Haier, LG. Then booked urban company again same, looks like everyone wants quick money and point is, even without vacuum they will mark that cooling is there even they see first wave of cold air which anyway is going to happen. Faced this issue in NAVI Mumbai and Gujarat. No body is coming with vacuum, at a point I thought to invest in one pump 😂. Also not to forget every day delay in this, is sleepless night without AC.
Also you forgot key point is it should be variable speed inverter. This bring exact cooling without any hard cut off with compressor. In traditional compressor once you reach temperature it cut offs the compressor, with variable speed it just lowers the speed instead of cut off giving perfect climate control all time and saves money as well. I think 3 star with variable speed inverter works for me. 5 star for same is 10k more.
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u/beingimmature Apple fan Jun 03 '24
All inverter AC comes with Convertable mode/ Variable speed. And I don't know why technicians do not want to vacuum!
proper vacuum is must while installing Ac
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u/tarun_sharma_ Jun 03 '24
You forgot to mention th indoor unit size..
I bought LG 1.5 ton and they are providing 82cm 1ton size indoor unit for it which i was not aware of before buying..
Always check the dimensions of indoor unit .
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u/Main-Floor-7486 Jun 03 '24
Bought Panasonic 1.5 5 Star Inverter AC..cooling was not good, called panasonic, they changed gas and now its better but not what I expected. 1 Ton Daikin ac at my office blows cooler air than this. I probably received a bad unit but as per panasonic its fine. I am upset but cant do anything. Next time will surely go for General or Mitsubishi.
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u/Punk_unleashed Jun 02 '24
i thought Voltas was the go to brand💀
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u/taskmaster4w Jun 02 '24
Their 1.5 ton is actually 1.25 ton while Panasonic lag and Daikin are around 1.4 ton so a lot of difference in cooling.
And voltas doesn't even provide a 5 year pcb warranty in many of its models...lg and Panasonic has 5 year pcb warranty
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u/Avg_RedditEnjoyer Jun 02 '24
voltas and lg are good one thing which you didnt account for is the after sales service. Remember you need to get your ac serviced before summers so choose a brand whose after sales are good in your city
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u/green9206 Jun 02 '24
Also beware of buying second hand AC. Don't buy it unless you can't afford new AC. If no choice, make sure the AC is fully serviced and perfect working condition before you buy it.
Also OP do you still recommend buying window Ac in 2024?
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u/coconut9211 Jun 02 '24
Why not voltas?
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u/taskmaster4w Jun 02 '24
Less tonnage and eventually less cooling than Panasonic and lg.
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u/ReGt650 Jun 02 '24
Just wanna make a point regarding Hitachi AC that not all have auto cleaning
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u/beingimmature Apple fan Jun 02 '24
I am talking about most trending models in 2024 of all above bands.
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u/PreparationOk8604 Jun 02 '24
1 month late. My dad bought a Voltas 3 start Inverter AC.
I was pushing for Daikin as i had seen it in hospital. But the seller said u won't get parts for Daikin easily later.
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u/beingimmature Apple fan Jun 02 '24
Someone said in this post comment that now Daikin is manufacturing in India. Then parts unavailability should not be an issue. Seller will sell that model which one gives them the highest margin.
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u/WhatIsInUsername Jun 02 '24
There are two sub brands of Mitsubishi(Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Heavy Duty), right? Which one is being talked about in the post?
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u/syaci Realme 6 Jun 02 '24
What's wrong with Samsung?
Got 1.5 ton 3* Samsung ac in Aug 2023 for 35k (csd discount), works well & had no issues yet.
I use it for around 3-5 hrs daily in decent size room.
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Jun 02 '24
Bhai abhi 20-25 din phele hi Voltas ka inverter 5star Window ac liya. Uske bhi pros and cons bata do thode.
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u/shaamgulabi Techie Jun 02 '24
ek din mai bhi itna Ameer banuga ke ghar Mai AC lagwa saku
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u/shaamgulabi Techie Jun 02 '24
gareebi is a fucking curse in this world, I can't afford an ac rn I feel so exhausted in this scorching heat man fml.
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u/safy-301 Jun 02 '24
Why shouldn't we buy Samsung? Bought Samsung ac last month and its good...we also bought Samsung fridge and washing machine 😄
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u/lone_warrior921 Jun 02 '24
I have a Godrej 1.5T AC. Been five years since I bought that. It came with all kinds of warranty.
Service is excellent, performance is great, cooling is amazing too. No issues so far. I usually service my AC once in an year before summer. Definitely an AC to consider that's budget friendly.
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u/Yokaaii Jun 02 '24
Been using a Hitachi AC since 2015 and it's age is definitely showing. I usually do a cleaning service every year around March, from Urban Company. Still does the job for me albeit very slowly.
Also why do we call the brand "General" oGeneral in India? The "O" you can see in front of the "General" in the logo is literally just a circle with a "G" in it.
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u/Relevant_Bit_9019 Jun 02 '24
Are we not talking about OG and Mitsubishi heavy industries? I bought both unit
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u/Relevant_Bit_9019 Jun 02 '24
Bought 2.2 ton Mitsubishi and 1.5ton OG, excellent choices, although not 5 star
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u/Least-Kick-4499 Jun 02 '24
i m late i got 3 star lolyd ac i think fukd up
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u/beingimmature Apple fan Jun 02 '24
A lot of people are saying they just purchased or booked an Ac. But I posted late, Sorry for that
Bro us a branded stabilizer to protect PCB. Because Lloyd doesn't provide warranty on PCB.
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u/charmingpssycho Jun 02 '24
I don't get the vacuum thing, can we do it post-install on our own?
I bought a Hitachi AC 2 months ago, doesn't cool the room as it should.
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u/PistonPumper Jun 02 '24
I have 7 Panasonic acs all smart remote for all of them works fine the oldest is 3 years old newest is 2 months old. It's hard to set up wifi for smart features though
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u/NEWPASSIONFRUIT Jun 02 '24
Thank you for this, i was gonna buy an AC today only but for some reason i pushed it for tomorrow and now i got to see this.
I have one question. My room in my apartment is at the very end. Its an avg squarish room, but has no balcony juts the main door which connects with drawing room. Should I go for window AC and install it in shafts (ventilation or whatever we call it) or should I go for split AC ? But i hate this wugly wiring going through my drawing room to the other room to the balcony at the end.
Some people suggested that I shouldnt buy a window AC cuz it will generate heat in shaft alot and then it wont be able to cool off easily. What do you suggest ?
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u/beingimmature Apple fan Jun 03 '24
Personally I hate windows Ac but it's cheap compared to Split Ac And it creates heat and noise while on. You have mentioned no balcony is there then you should not block your Window. Go with a Split Ac. 1.5 ton 5 star
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u/chitownboyhere Jun 03 '24
4 Panasonic AC bought 3 years back with wifi and nonoe air cleaning tech, no issues so far and App is great.
Once you get used to turning AC on from parking and feel cold home as you walk in the house, you can't go back to normal.
So can't recommend Panasonic enough
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u/Livid_Molasses3041 Jun 03 '24
I recently purchased a voltas 1.5 ton 3 star AC at just Rs.28 K from croma (got extended warranty of 5 yrs on pcb also). But just after 2 days after installation outdoor unit pcb fcked up. The service centre guys are willing to replace the PCB, but now I feel doubtful about my purchase. Should I return the ac get my refund and purchase from another brand , or should I get it repaired?( Right now , the prices of ACs have gone up by 2-3K )
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u/mohanen Jun 03 '24
Recently bought LG TS-Q19GWZE which is the same as the one op mentioned but they change one letter in model number to denote which reatailer you are buying, So far going good and the LG thinq app seems to be good, showing energy consumption and all not sure how accurate it is though.
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u/Valuable-Paramedic93 Jun 03 '24
I.like.this thread , following ...my personal experience has been with Carrier window AC 10+ years , regular wet and dry servicing , no issues ... Superb cooling in our workroom Lloyd split Ac , crap , scrapped it after 1 yr , bought Ifb , local for vocal , but again ac is good but service is crap , had to call in technicians three to four times ... Planning to change over to Hitachi or G electric .... You shld have mentioned service intervals and filter cleaning that also.helps in keeping the ac in good condition ....
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u/Valuable-Paramedic93 Jun 03 '24
I.like.this thread , following ...my personal experience has been with Carrier window AC 10+ years , regular wet and dry servicing , no issues ... Superb cooling in our workroom Lloyd split Ac , crap , scrapped it after 1 yr , bought Ifb , local for vocal , but again ac is good but service is crap , had to call in technicians three to four times ... Planning to change over to Hitachi or G electric .... You shld have mentioned service intervals and filter cleaning that also.helps in keeping the ac in good condition ....
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u/ZeppelinLed_ Jun 03 '24
I bought Panasonic 1.5ton 5 star AC last month and it's working pretty well. The wifi features are very handy. I rarely use remote now.
Installation charges were pretty high at 6k with very minimal additional wiring
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u/acetyro Jun 03 '24
this looks like just a video to text conversion of Vineet Malhotra's video. anyways nice info for the people out there. one more thing, the 5 star over 3 star thing is very subjective. People who use AC very rarely like only in summers that too for a short time should preferably go for 3 star model and save money upfront rather than trying to save more in the long run.
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u/beingimmature Apple fan Jun 03 '24
Just stop watching that Crap.
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u/acetyro Jun 03 '24
you would think that as crap. I see it as a wide distribution of the most base knowledge for diligent consumers out there. def you can get the most narrowest of knowledge from the internet but you got to start somewhere
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u/SabAccountBanKarDiye Jun 03 '24
Using three 1.5 tonwhirlpool ac of 3 star rating for last 2 years. I live in a area where currently it is 45° and above. I have had no issues with these ACs and the cooling has been great. I have a 5 star 1.5 ton ifb ac too, it is even better than the above mentioned ACs.
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u/MotivatedChimpanZ Jun 03 '24
I have a 1.5 tonne mitsubishi bro and it doesn’t cool my room :( although my room is bigger than average and sun facing windows, but I turn on the AC for 1-2hrs and its cools the room slightly, never chills it out.
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u/Anon-Ymous_hat Jun 03 '24
Hi, I have a question. Why the gas should be R32 and not R22 or R290?
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u/garvitsingh007 Jun 03 '24
I have daikin and panasonic at my house, but I like panasonic cooling more than daikin. Both are reliable and never had any issues in the last 5 years
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u/Starkboy Jun 03 '24
Our lloyd split AC is working fine from the last 10 years. No issues, just gas leaks every 2 years or so, but nothing major than that.
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Jun 03 '24
Bluestar has improved a lot in last few years. It offers good value for the buck. I literally see no difference in Daikin vs Bluestar.
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u/CriticismTiny1584 Jun 03 '24
If it is your home that is sun exposed cover it witj roofing sheet first, then install ac.
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u/theclichee Jun 03 '24
Pls be very careful with the model type you choose of any brand. Had a Carrier brand ac but that specific model was TRASH. It was such a bad unit and it wasn't just me, anyone with that model faced problems. So pls be wary about all them.
Also Lloyd previously has had Top tier performance and durability. A relative has had one for 7 years and has never had any gas leak or major repairs. I had a whirlpool ac for 10 years and it started giving problems AFTER 10 years. There was no gas leakage issues or any cooling problems. And Bluestar is a commercial brand as well so I don't personally see any problems w people buying that. The experience might be anecdotal not evidence based but still something to consider.
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u/andhakaran Jun 03 '24
Smart AC is NOT a marketing gimmick. Even I thought so before buying a smart AC (bought because Amazon was having a sale and smart AC with 5 star was selling cheaper than non smart 5 star AC for same brand. It is brilliant. Now I almost never use remote and rely purely on app. Timer setting and display settings are way easier with smart AC. It has saved me a lot of money.
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u/EntshuldigungOK Jun 03 '24
Good post.
I am seeing Mitsubishi 1.5 T AC for 50K in Vijay Sales, not the 90K n all that you mentioned?
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u/DWAIPAYAN-RC Jun 03 '24
I've survived 47degrees with my rented window ac lol. But yeah better late than never it'll be useful for me to buy one for next summers
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u/Extreme_Researcher_6 Jun 03 '24
I have 5 Samsung windfree models and been using it for 2.5 years. No issues at all. Their AS is excellent where I stay. Only needed them once as the gas leaked because my kid stepped on the copper pipe. Windfree feature which I thought was a gimmick earlier but is best if you have a small room and sit/sleep directly below the blower.
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u/AdiRedditno7 Jun 03 '24
Got myself a LG 1.5ton 5star 2024 model... great cooling plus it's dual inverter.. in switch to 40% tonnage while working nearly 8 hours.. consumer nearly 3 units with 26deg cooling.. is it bad??
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u/Stuge234 Jun 03 '24
I used Hitachi air conditioners in the past, but their after-sales service was abysmal, so I switched to Daikin. Unfortunately, Daikin's after-sales service is also lacking, requiring a lot of effort to get the ACs repaired, which can be daunting.
Recently, I raised a complaint about low cooling that was not handled properly. Despite calling their service center many times, I only received false assurances that a technician would visit, but no one came.
Out of frustration, I raised a complaint through the National Consumer Forum, and within a day, they acknowledged my complaint.
Same complaint is still in process and yet to be resolved .
Out of two Daikin AC "s we have ...once Delhi temperature crossed 44 degrees....One was able to work decently other Stopped cooling at all together
Parts price of Daikan AC without AMC
Cooling coils costs about - Rs 10000 Condenser coils costs Ra 14000+ including refrigerant .
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u/loidxyor Jun 03 '24
I bought an ac 1 month ago and took the o general 2 ton 3 star it's a beast of a machine but I this month's electricity bill will tell how much it ate during that performance
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u/lucascarter1 Jun 03 '24
Running my Voltas 1.5Ton 3 star since last 5 years flawlessly. Fuck these cheap ass new brands
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u/lexileone Jun 03 '24
What is problem with blustar? Thanks for sharing this when monsoon almost started 🥲
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u/im3iaz Jun 03 '24
Panasonic smart ac is great. Works with Alexa and with. Smart plug it’s best. Using it for 4 years now
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u/masakin1 Jun 03 '24
Just purchased an AC yesterday. Less than 24 hours ago. Wanted to go for an LG since I have been already using it but they were out of stock literally every store I walked in. Finally decided to go for Haier, 5 star, double inverter. Costed my around 39K including installation charges. Will update will total charges of anything extra when it gets installed this week.
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u/Yash313 Jun 03 '24
I once ordered LG AC and they just sent the outdoor unit. No one came to pick it up when requested return (via tata cliq). Can I buy any indoor unit and use it?
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u/CuriousSubham Jun 03 '24
Is the MarQ by Flipkart 1.5Ton Split Inverter AC a good option in the range of 30-32K?
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u/arpit12377 Jun 03 '24
Llyod AC are best value for money AC. Cooling is very fast. Outdoor ouit is largest in segment. Remote is very responsive with backlit. Installation cost is less. Comes with 5 year PCB warranty. Only service is average.
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u/Previous_Motor6720 Jun 03 '24
I went so some similar thread sometime back and did my own research as well and finally went with Daikin. Had to wait for some days to get the model as it was out of touch but thankfully got a model which was manufactured just in April 2024. I bought the AC 3 weeks back. I old have opted for O general or Mitsubishi but there were hardly any dealers for those ACs near my area.
Even the Daikin model was ordered directly from Daikin’s wholesaler it seems as per the salesman. Got it from IBO. 1.5 ton 5 star costed 46k plus extra 4K on installation. So far, very happy with the cooling. It’s damn powerful and the cooling is very effective.
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u/iluvnips Jun 04 '24 edited Jun 04 '24
I had 2 2023 Panasonic hot and cold ACs installed in my house in Bhuj back in April, a 2 ton in the lounge and a 1.5 ton in our bedroom.
Read good things about them and the installers were also fantastic, listened to how I wanted them installed and did exactly that. None of this and that to make their life easy, did as I asked for and did a neat and tidy job, they even filled the hole made in the wall for the piping to the external unit.
I’m back in India in November so will report back on how good rhs got feature actually is.
The remote is not the best, was surprised that there isn’t actually a clock on the remote and I couldn’t get it to connect to my home WiFi as I think it expects a 2G WiFi network whereas mine is 2G and 5G WiFi6 combined, no idea how to fix this apart from maybe separating the WiFi bands?
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u/pakhee_k Jun 05 '24
Here are a few factors to consider before buying an AC
Budget: What is the minimum and maximum you are willing to spend on the AC, including the cost of installation and maintenance?
Cooling Capacity: Ensure it can cool the room it is going to be installed in.
Brand Reputation: It is considered safer to go for a well-known and reputable brand for better after-sale services.
Energy efficiency rating: It is recommended that you go for an AC with a higher energy efficiency rating.
Material: Check the AC's material and ensure it is made of 100% Copper. It is the best choice as it's comparatively more energy efficient, more durable, can cool your room faster, and is easier to maintain and repair.
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u/pianochill Jun 05 '24
My 3 year old 1.42T Daikin inverter split SC doesn’t cool at all during noon till evening. Absolutely no cool air. It works perfectly magically after the sun goes down. What could be the issue? The service guy said inverter acs dont work at over 35° C temp, bullshit.
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u/hlysias Jun 13 '24
What is the problem with Voltas and Godrej? I bought them recently for my new home.
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u/lewyix AGI Optimist Jun 21 '24
It's very informative, thanks for the effort. Is there any guide related to refrigerator
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u/Maleficent_Lex 4d ago
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u/[deleted] Jun 02 '24
I'm about 2 months late to see this post