10 Best Inverter ACs in India 2021 (LG, Daikin, and more)

Let's read about the 10 best inverter ACs available in India, including LG, Hitachi, Daikin, Voltas, and more. We haven’t missed out on any feature, whether it be about changing the cooling capacity, dehumidifier, dust filter, anti-bacterial, and many more. So, do not miss out on any product. Compare all before you buy one out of the 10 best inverter ACs in India.

Inverter air conditioners are the best in reducing energy consumption. An inverter is a device that can convert frequency. Simply put, it will use as much energy as is required by your AC, unlike the regular air conditioners who pull the maximum energy possible according to their capacity. Also, both types of ACs - window and split - can have this inverter technology.

The regular ones use full energy when they are on and no energy when they are turned off. However, an inverter air conditioner can save around 30-50% energy over other air conditioners by changing energy input.

A regular air conditioner of, say 1.5 tons, will always run on 1.5-ton capacity when the compressor is on. On the other hand, a 1.5-ton inverter air conditioner can be set to run anywhere between 0.5 to 1.5 tons, depending on the requirement at the time.

Buying the perfect air conditioner for your home, office, or any other place can be hard because of the various types available in the Indian market. One of the topmost priorities for you must be the power consumption. 

There are other points worth considering too, and this well-researched guide will make you aware of all the significant parameters. The inverter technology in air conditioners is relatively new, making it even more important for you to go through this guide.

Split ACs and Window ACs are two of the most common air conditioning units. However, there are other lesser-known types as well. Check out the differences among all these different types.

As the name suggests, window air conditioners are installed in a window or a special hole made for this purpose. Usually, apartments and houses make provision for this or have windows of the size that a window AC can fit in. The AC requires ducting from all sides to keep it in place and has no external unit.

Window ACs are the easiest to install and are all-in-one appliances that have the compressor in-built in the same unit. However, your walls need to be at least 9-12 inches thick in order to successfully mount a window AC. Additionally, the cost of installation of these air conditioners is quite less as compared to other types. One disadvantage of this type is that the make more noise than split ACs do.

Split air conditioners are sold more than their window counterparts mainly because they do not require ducting and do not waste any window space. Instead, they have two units: indoor and outdoor. These units can be installed on walls, even without any special provision for the same. In such ACs, the compressor and condenser are in the external unit and the other unit controls the temperature and air volume.

Another big advantage of these ACs is that one unit can be expanded to supply air to multiple rooms. This can be done by creating multiple air outlets for different rooms and having a separate thermostat for each one of them. This kind of a system is generally installed in offices. Additionally, the filter of a split AC is super easy to clean, something that we advise doing at least once a month in summers.

The capacity of an air conditioner is the next important factor in narrowing down to the right conditioning unit for you. Air conditioners do not produce cool air; they rather remove the hot air from the room. The capacity of an air conditioner is the amount of hot air it can remove in one hour - generally referred to in tons. 

So, if an AC is marked at 1.5 tons, this means that it has the capacity to remove 1.5 tons of hot air in one hour. Deciding on the cooling capacity requires you to consider a few factors, such as room size, number of occupants, average summer temperature of your city, etc. Let us take a brief look at how these factors should affect your purchase.

This is the single most important parameter to decide the capacity you want to buy. To put things into perspective, a 1 ton AC is ideal for a small room of, say, 150 square feet. In case of a medium-sized room, a 1 ton AC will have to run for longer hours and simply won't be ideal.

In regular apartments in India, 1 ton ACs work really good for bedrooms. However, in homes bigger than 250 sq. yds., the bedrooms are generally bigger and require ACs of at least 1.5 ton capacity. This should give you a fair idea about how to estimate the ideal AC for any space.

A frequently overlooked factor while buying an AC is the number of occupants in a room. If your entire family wishes to stay in the air conditioner room, you may want to buy an AC with a bigger capacity, even with a smaller room. A crowded room adds to the heat load of the room and requires a stronger unit to cool it.

Additionally, you must be well aware of the peak summer temperatures in your city. If you live in an area in India where summers can witness a peak temperature of over 45 degrees Celcius, a small AC won't be very effective even for a small room. So, become a smart buyer and consider all these parameters before buying your next inverter AC.

Coils are also a considerable deciding factor as they determine the efficiency and life of your AC. There are mainly two types of materials from which these coils are made - aluminium and copper. Copper coils have many advantages over aluminium coils: they have a higher heat-transfer coefficient, are more durable, and are easier to maintain.

Another disadvantage that these coils have is that they are difficult to maintain and clean. The only significant downside of copper coils is that they are costlier than their counterparts. If your budget is low, then you may opt for an AC with aluminium coil.

Another significant factor affecting the purchase of an AC is the power rating that comes with it. An air conditioner consumes a lot of power as compared with the other appliances at your home. The BEE rating, now called the ISEER rating, shows the star-rating of an appliance out of 5. The higher that rating is, the more energy efficient is the appliance.

As the power rating increases, the price of the air conditioner also goes up. These days, most of the companies also display the estimated amount of money that you will save in one year based on the rating of the appliance. However, higher rating also means that the product will be a little more expensive.

We highly recommend opting for an additional warranty if it is being offered. It comes with a small price but provides huge security for any future damage. This will protect you from paying any damages due to defects. 

It will also ensure that the best technicians will repair your air conditioner if required. So, this small amount is an investment that can save you a lot of money in the future. Also, some companies offer one or two free services with their air-conditioners. 

Always be on the lookout for such offers as getting your AC serviced once can also cost you somewhere around ₹500. Therefore, such an offer can be really beneficial for you.

This video by Technical Guruji has all the basics of air conditioning. Many people are unaware of the common technical terms, such as tons, BTU/hour, watt-rating, etc. Additionally, this video gives a great insight into the differences between an inverter and a non-inverter AC. Watch this video to:

• Know the exact meaning of tons in air conditioning
• Know how wattage of air conditions works
• Know the difference between inverter and non-inverter ACs
• Know the difference ISEER rating makes in power consumption

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ACs have now become a necessity. With increasing heat every year, these appliances are a must in every home and office. Inverter air conditioners have come as a blessing as the biggest concern with ACs is their power consumption and the electricity bills that come with it. This new technology will enable you to cool down not just yourself but also your electricity metres.

This article is written after a thorough market research, and we have tried to cover the best air conditioners from various companies, of all cooling capacities, and from different budgets.

Author: Rudraveer