1T AC- Daikin or Panasonic?

[BIKeINSTEIN]

Budget- 25-30K

Capacity- 1.0 ton

Prefer efficient model- maximum power saving possible within budget.

Models shortlisted-

Daikin FT35GV1G6

(No inverter, R22, COP= 3.38, 4.9A, 1095W, ... )

:: Welcome to Daikin Air Conditioning India Pvt. Ltd. ::

Panasonic CS-PS12MKY

(Econ Inverter- Silver: Intelligent Inverter, R410A, COP=3.3, 4.8A, 1020W, ... )

http://www.panasonic.co.in/wps/port...itairconditioner/econinvertersilver/CSPS12MKY

Have been hearing good things about Panasonic installation/ASS. No idea on Daikin.

What about quality of compressor, condenser, need for stabiliser, etc.

Please advise.

 

[Chaos]

If you are getting the panasonic inverter for the price of the R22, grab the panasonic. They are excellent ACs in build quality. Daikins might be quieter but that's about it.

 

[Superbad]

National is now panasonic.
I have only good things to share with the national ACs.
No problem whatsoever. Been using it since 2000.
I would go for a panasonic any day.

 

[Chaos]

Actually I take my previous statement back. The panasonic is quieter too. So its kind of a no contest!

 

[BIKeINSTEIN]

^ Yup- forgot to mention that earlier. 39/31 dB(A) indoor noise level for the Daikin vs 38/26 for the Panasonic.

Thank you all- now hoping that the Panny is within 30K.

BTW, what is the stabiliser model i need?

V-Guard VG400?

 

[linuxtechie]

^Yup should suffice. BTW, its the end of season of AC's with monsoon already set in. I would advice you to buy next year if its just summer that you are targeting.

 

[asingh]

Someone is on a buying spree..!

 

[Chaos]

Yup VG400 is what I have too. Should cost around 1600 rupees each!

 

[sarang]

I have two Panasonics (non-inverter) purchased this summer. One issue I've observed which I must share is a definitely audible click of the AC shutter every time the compressor kicks in. Might be a non-issue for most but could be an issue for not-so-sound sleepers.

Otherwise the ACs have been a VFM purchase.

 

[BIKeINSTEIN]

Feeling a lil busted :gap:

Was expecting the Daikin FT35G could be had for 27K-28K.

So went searching around the same mark.

Here are the prices i have got till now-

Panasonic econ Inverter Silver- quoted 33K + installtion iirc.

Panasonic Pearl 1 ton (3Star,2.85 COP, 9.8 EER, without Inverter, 5.4A, 41/30 dB, ...) - quoted 22.5K; now 24.5K with installation

http://www.panasonic.co.in/wps/port...singlesplitairconditioner/econpearl/CSYC12MKY

Panasonic Sapphire 1 ton (5Star, 3.17 COP, 10.8 EER, without Inverter, 4.9A, 41.29 dB, ...)- 27.5K (not sure with or without installtion)

Daikin FTE35 1 ton (2.64 COP, calculated EER 9.01, without Inverter, 5.6A, 39/31 dB, ...)- quoted 29.5K; now 25K with installation

http://www.daikinindia.com/pdf/wall-mounted-type-e-series.pdf

Daikin FT35G series not available or not ins tock or something.

Update: Please note change in prices.

Mostly getting 2x Panasonic Pearl 1 ton or 2x Daikin FTE35. Kindly suggest which?

Are the prices ok?

P.S. Also need AC in 2 rooms that are side-by-side. Should i consider multi-split ?

 

[Gannu]

Shouldn't the overall consumption be lower for 2 separate split units?

Using a VG400 with the Panasonic Cube. No issues there. Panasonic's customer service is top notch! Had received a call within a fortnight after the installation of the unit at my residence, confirming if everything is working the way it should, or should the service engineer be sent for anything. Did a free service last month. I think there are 2 more free services due.