How to choose the best AC in India for your home?

The summer season is full throttle these days and people are looking for ways to avoid scorching sun and high humidity. Though there is some respite from frequent thunderstorms and light drizzle, these conditions are not here to stay for long. And it is not comfortable to visit outside again and again. So, the best solution emerges out in this situation is an air conditioner. Yes, with so many models and types to choose form, getting the best window AC or split AC is no big deal. However, buyers need to be cautious before buying a specific AC as an improper air conditioner won’t serve the purpose. Let’s find out how you can make the best buy in this regard.

Split or Window

The first and most important confusion – split air conditioner or window air conditioner. The selection of a particular AC type depends on the available space and surroundings. For example, if you’ve lesser space in balcony, a split AC would be a better choice as it consumes lesser space as compared to window AC. Though windows air conditioners are easy to install, they tend to consumer more space and you may need compromise with the décor of your space.

Cooling capacity

In air conditioning industry, the cooling capacity of air conditioners is measures in tons. The bigger your space is, the more capacity AC you need. Refer to the below sheet to get more information about the relation between cooling capacity and room size.

Room Size	Cooling Capacity
Up to 100 sq. ft	0.8 ton
Up to 150 sq. ft	1.0 ton
Up to 250 sq. ft	1.5 ton
Up to 400 sq. ft	2.0 ton

 

Lower capacity units may save you on upfront cost, but it will augment the electricity consumption and also decrease the life span of the device. So, make sure you choose the right capacity air conditioner.

Energy efficiency ratings

For buyers looking for energy-efficient air conditioners, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in 2016 came up with a new rating methodology, ISEER (Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) Ratings, which are better and stringent. However, this doesn’t mean that you should always go for higher ISEER AC ratings.

The actual decision should be based on your usage pattern. f you are going to run the AC for few hours daily, then a 3-star rated AC is sufficient. In addition, lower star-rated ACs generally have higher air circulation rate, thus your room cools quicker.

So, make a decision keeping the above points in your mind and enjoy faster and energy-efficient cooling for extended periods of time.