Split AC buying guide

[shah96]

Guys i want to buy General Split AC 18000BTU or 24000BTU but in Rawalpindi i cannot find it mostly acson mitsu and orient. Where can i get General Split AC in Islamabad or Pindi? I consider general as best in split air cons but shop keepers are insisting to get Acson as it is available in less price and cooling might be 10-15% difference but i am a old user of mitsu and general so i understand what a real general piston compressor can do. A shopkeeper gave me idea that general will roughly cost around 70k 18000btu and around 85k 24000btu but available with very few shops.

[defender786]

Go for Mitsu....

[lse1]

What about inverter ACs? was thinking of buying couple of these!

[RocketScience]

Inverter will be a gud choice

[asimrotana]

Which brand is providing inverter ac?

[hasooboy]

Which brand is providing inverter ac?

Acson, Panasonic, gree, haier, orient, dawlance

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[faheem14]

Acson, Panasonic, gree, haier, orient, dawlance

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What is inverter ?

[ali051214]

General is good, but have used Mitsu nd its Damn good too (H)

[faiz.aslam.121]

What is inverter ?

In an Air Conditioner with Inverter Technology:

The invertor technology works like an accelerator in a car. When compressor needs more power, it gives it more power. When it needs less power, it gives less power. With this technology, the compressor is always on, but draws less power or more power depending on the temperature of the incoming air and the level set in the thermostat. The speed and power of the compressor is adjusted appropriately. This technology was developed in Japan and is being used there successfully for air conditioners and refrigerators. This technology is currently available only in split air conditioners.What is benefit of Inverter Technology?

Every air conditioner is designed for a maximum peak load. So a 1.5ton AC is designed for a certain size of room and 1 ton for a different size. But not all rooms are of same size. A regular air conditioner of 1.5ton capacity will always run at peak power requirement when the compressor is running. An air conditioner with inverter technology will run continuously but will draw only that much power that is required to keep the temperature stable at the level desired. So it kind of automatically adjusts its capacity based on the requirement of the room it is cooling. Thus drawing much less power and consuming lesser units of electricity.Although air conditioner with Inverter Technology adjusts its capacity based on the room requirement, it is very important to install a right sized air conditioner in a room. Please make sure that you evaluate the room and air conditioner capacity before you make a purchase. Keep watching for this space as we are in process of creating a comparator for electricity savings in various air conditioners.

[aximaxim]

I know a guy in khi who can arrange General for u in Pindi.
Call 0300-2342374.

[ali051214]

In an Air Conditioner with Inverter Technology:

The invertor technology works like an accelerator in a car. When compressor needs more power, it gives it more power. When it needs less power, it gives less power. With this technology, the compressor is always on, but draws less power or more power depending on the temperature of the incoming air and the level set in the thermostat. The speed and power of the compressor is adjusted appropriately. This technology was developed in Japan and is being used there successfully for air conditioners and refrigerators. This technology is currently available only in split air conditioners.What is benefit of Inverter Technology?

Every air conditioner is designed for a maximum peak load. So a 1.5ton AC is designed for a certain size of room and 1 ton for a different size. But not all rooms are of same size. A regular air conditioner of 1.5ton capacity will always run at peak power requirement when the compressor is running. An air conditioner with inverter technology will run continuously but will draw only that much power that is required to keep the temperature stable at the level desired. So it kind of automatically adjusts its capacity based on the requirement of the room it is cooling. Thus drawing much less power and consuming lesser units of electricity.Although air conditioner with Inverter Technology adjusts its capacity based on the room requirement, it is very important to install a right sized air conditioner in a room. Please make sure that you evaluate the room and air conditioner capacity before you make a purchase. Keep watching for this space as we are in process of creating a comparator for electricity savings in various air conditioners.

Very well Explained Brother . Thanks

[faiz.aslam.121]

Very well Explained Brother . Thanks

Uncle Google ftw

[ali051214]

Uncle Google ftw

Well point is you took the pain to Search, Read, & Post here for all of us

[Vajih102]

Have you checked with Afzal Corporation in Blue Area?

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[Naweed]

I surveyed the mkt about 4-5 days back and bought a panasonic " here is my understanding

.. split with chinese parts
like gree, orient, haier, waves etc
-- the current rating is not clear like most have 3 values for starting current and inner unit is not included .. my guess is none takes less than 9amp
-- gree is the most recommended brand and lowest price was 48k for 1.5 ton
-- haier and kenwood were stylish .. haier was seriously not recommended by many and kenwood had booklet which made me turn around
-- overall it is better to buy an ac :
----- which has bigger inner unit as it will give better air flow
----- auto-start is a must
----- slight voltage drop could be accomodated

orient qualifies these three conditions and its climatic series is stylish with a price tag of 43k at metro

branded or so called branded
mitsubishi has variable views like it has small inner unit and thus not that effective even some tech experts told me it is now being assembled in lhr (lowest price was 57500)
acson has mixed views again and has a higher price tag of 60plus
lg has a warantee issue the one with original warantee is expansive by 5k so no shop has it they give u their own printed cards
panasonic i selected as it has maximum airflow and it is rust free, though it is 10amp runing current but i wanted an ac which could chill a room in few minutes which it does (the requirement was such).. price around 52k
... overall mitsubishi is most econmical with 8.8amp running current

[Naweed]

the above details are of 1.5ton split ac's only

[fahadwizz]

In an Air Conditioner with Inverter Technology:

The invertor technology works like an accelerator in a car. When compressor needs more power, it gives it more power. When it needs less power, it gives less power. With this technology, the compressor is always on, but draws less power or more power depending on the temperature of the incoming air and the level set in the thermostat. The speed and power of the compressor is adjusted appropriately. This technology was developed in Japan and is being used there successfully for air conditioners and refrigerators. This technology is currently available only in split air conditioners.What is benefit of Inverter Technology?

Every air conditioner is designed for a maximum peak load. So a 1.5ton AC is designed for a certain size of room and 1 ton for a different size. But not all rooms are of same size. A regular air conditioner of 1.5ton capacity will always run at peak power requirement when the compressor is running. An air conditioner with inverter technology will run continuously but will draw only that much power that is required to keep the temperature stable at the level desired. So it kind of automatically adjusts its capacity based on the requirement of the room it is cooling. Thus drawing much less power and consuming lesser units of electricity.Although air conditioner with Inverter Technology adjusts its capacity based on the room requirement, it is very important to install a right sized air conditioner in a room. Please make sure that you evaluate the room and air conditioner capacity before you make a purchase. Keep watching for this space as we are in process of creating a comparator for electricity savings in various air conditioners.

Oh thats why the compressor on my haier AC never turns off.! i thought there is some problem with the t stat.

I have been using haier for about 6 years now. never serviced, never recharged, never repaird. Still runs like brand new as compare to 3 other orient acs in my house. I have that model with a picture of two babies on the outer.

[faiz.aslam.121]

Oh thats why the compressor on my haier AC never turns off.! i thought there is some problem with the t stat.

I have been using haier for about 6 years now. never serviced, never recharged, never repaird. Still runs like brand new as compare to 3 other orient acs in my house. I have that model with a picture of two babies on the outer.

Normal AC's: Set Temp. to 25 C, when it reaches 25 C, compressor will turn off. The fan will just keep on blowing. When the T-stat notices an increase in temp., Compressor will turn back on ( Consuming Amps. ) and will keep it regulated at 25 C.

Inverter: Set Temp. to 25 C, when it reaches 25 C ( It could reach 25 C quickly, hence consuming same power as a normal AC ), then the Compressor will use minimal power to keep Temp. at 25 C, Compressor won't turn off.

That's the benefit- The Compressor won't be consuming those Amps. when starting up, each time, hundreds of times a day.

Btw- I have a 1.5 Ton Gree AC- Been 7 years. Never checked gas, never got it refilled, service was done like 2 years back and it cools pretty quickly, except that it keeps on turning off and on. I think that I need a Voltage stabilizer now....