AC suggestions - 5 star AC with best service

Ssreek

Ssreek

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Looking to buy our first AC. Till now we never needed ac, but recently we moved to a new place. Since our flat is on top floor (6th floor), it has become horrible during few hot sunny days. Even during a few days in non-summer seasons, the heat during afternoon is high. So I'm thinking it's better to go for 5 star ac instead of 3 star, as I feel we might be using atleast for 6 months in a year. Also, 1.5 ton is what I feel is sufficient, do let me know.

  • Room size is approx 170sq feet.
  • Budget Rs.40k-50k
  • Smart/app features - not compulsory but good to have.
  • Top preference - service is my top priority apart from cooling performance. As I don't have enough knowledge using these, I don't want service men trying to fleece or cheat us.
  • Not expecting lowest cooling temps, if ac can maintain 21-24 temps without struggle, it's fine ig.

Any other suggestions for AC usage/installation are welcome.
 
5 star and 3 star both would essentially work the same, the efficiency comes into play, when temps are lowered and ACs can lower their output, at peak draw. both will consume the same energy, also have you considered how your room is oriented wrt to the sun? basically is the sunlight directly streaming into your room? does the room have glass windows? if yes to both, then you would be better served investing in some curtains, otherwise no AC will be able to cool the room

1.5 ton seems to fit your usecase, and you can wait for sales and see if Mitsubishi prices come down, they have the best cooling imo
 
nitin_g3 said:
LG for best service and Daikin for best cooling in that budget.
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Have heard good things about Daikin ACs but not sure about service.


altair21 said:
5 star and 3 star both would essentially work the same, the efficiency comes into play, when temps are lowered and ACs can lower their output, at peak draw. both will consume the same energy, also have you considered how your room is oriented wrt to the sun? basically is the sunlight directly streaming into your room? does the room have glass windows? if yes to both, then you would be better served investing in some curtains, otherwise no AC will be able to cool the room
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We have glass windows and blackout curtains already. Whenever they are used properly, heat reduces to a small extent.
I've seen YouTube videos where ppl were suggesting like 3 star if we use for only summer and 5 star for ppl who use 6+ months.

altair21 said:
1.5 ton seems to fit your usecase, and you can wait for sales and see if Mitsubishi prices come down, they have the best cooling imo
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I think Mitsubishi will be a lot pricier considering my budget.
 
Having both LG & Daikin at home I would suggest LG as the outdoor unit is much quieter
Make sure the cooling capacity is atleast 5000W
LG 1.5 Ton 3Star has cooling capacity 4400W which is essentially 1.2Ton
5 Star model has 5000W
 
Ssreek said:
Have heard good things about Daikin ACs but not sure about service.
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Daikin service in my experience has been more than fine
Ssreek said:
I think Mitsubishi will be a lot pricier considering my budget.
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yea that's why I suggests sales, maybe try to find a model in your budget or something +-10k? and the see if they become cheaper in sale? I think you might be able to score something deals in RD/croma/vijay?
 
Go for LG 1.5 Ton 5 star AC, Amazon usually has good pricing on these. I have 5 Daikin and 2 LG across two homes and both are good 5 star efficient AC brands, I prefer LG due to better pricing and other smaller things like small mesh/filter on top where air enters and also the indoor unit looks more classy.
 
altair21 said:
Daikin service in my experience has been more than fine

yea that's why I suggests sales, maybe try to find a model in your budget or something +-10k? and the see if they become cheaper in sale? I think you might be able to score something deals in RD/croma/vijay?
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You are suggesting "Mitsubishi Heavy"? I've seen a local store using that AC, they said 1.5 ton costed them 75k+ additional charges.


RS4 said:
Go for LG 1.5 Ton 5 star AC, Amazon usually has good pricing on these. I have 5 Daikin and 2 LG across two homes and both are good 5 star efficient AC brands, I prefer LG due to better pricing and other smaller things like small mesh/filter on top where air enters and also the indoor unit looks more classy.
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What would you say about service of LG vs Daikin?
 
I've found OGeneral to be the best AC but if you are service conscious then I've had the best experience with Panasonic lately.
 
LG have their own service centre and service guy so they will be more professional and don't try to oversell or charge you beyond company listed rate. I had very bad experience with Daikin, service centre guy (3rd party) which was assigned by Daikin during installation, done very bad job. He literally made the hole in wall by using hammer and when I asked about using drill something else, he denied. Plus he made unnecessary knot(joint) on power cable.
 
ajeetone said:
LG have their own service centre and service guy so they will be more professional and don't try to oversell or charge you beyond company listed rate. I had very bad experience with Daikin, service centre guy (3rd party) which was assigned by Daikin during installation, done very bad job. He literally made the hole in wall by using hammer and when I asked about using drill something else, he denied. Plus he made unnecessary knot(joint) on power cable.
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Similar experience with Daikin, they come wearing Daikin shirt but are just third party authorized dealership employees
Made a bigger hole than required in the wall and do not fill it with white cement
Refused to do vacuum saying new ac not required
It's clearly mentioned in their T&C here https://www.daikinindia.com/sites/default/files/daikin-standard-installation.pdf
I had better experience from Reliance Digital's resq installion guys
 
Have you considered using window film for your glass windows? I experienced it at the demo section of 3M factory, and it's mind blowing how much of a difference it makes. This way you can make the AC more effective and cut down on electric costs too.
 
Ssreek said:
You are suggesting "Mitsubishi Heavy"? I've seen a local store using that AC, they said 1.5 ton costed them 75k+ additional charges.



What would you say about service of LG vs Daikin?
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Both LG and Daikin service has been good for me but that depends a lot on your local service guys which varies a lot every 5 kms, just get the LG, it is cheaper but just as efficient.
 
n1r0 said:
Have you considered using window film for your glass windows? I experienced it at the demo section of 3M factory, and it's mind blowing how much of a difference it makes. This way you can make the AC more effective and cut down on electric costs too.
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It's a rented flat. I am not planning to spend on window films if the cost is a lot and my owner isn't that interested in upgrading/repairs in the house.
How much do you think these would cost?
RS4 said:
Both LG and Daikin service has been good for me but that depends a lot on your local service guys which varies a lot every 5 kms, just get the LG, it is cheaper but just as efficient.
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I am checking LG's ACs. Their product lineup is little confusing, for the same config, they have around 8 models. Don't know why companies keep it so confusing.
 
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