Things You Must Know Before Buying an Air Conditioner

The process of buying a new AC can be a little confusing when you are not familiar with the terminology and other aspects of the system. For example, if we say, "12000 BTU inverter air conditioner," will you be able to understand which AC we are talking about? Even if you do understand, this much information is not enough for you to pick the correct AC for your place. We have brought here a few factors that you must learn about before you start looking for air conditioning systems. These will make your task easier while helping you find the best Daikin AC for your requirements.

Size of the AC

If not THE most important, then size is one of the most important aspects you need to explore before buying an AC. The two common units used to denote the size of a Daikin air conditioning system are:

• BTUs: British Thermal Units (BTUs) are not limited to the air conditioning markets. This unit is used whenever we are talking about heat exchange applications. It is more of a technical term that you might or might not find in the common markets.
• Tonnage: This is more widely used in the markets as compared to BTUs. You can easily find 1- or 1.5-Ton inverter AC when you begin looking for one.

The size of the AC depends on the area it needs to cover and your individual usage. If your system needs to chill a bigger area or your room has too many windows, you will need a bigger air conditioner. In case of confusion, you can consult the experts and tell them the specifications of your place. They will guide you with the correct size of the Daikin AC.

BEE Star Rating

If you have done even a bit of research for your air conditioner, you must have come across BEE star ratings. Some ACs are rated 5-star while others are of lower star ratings. These ratings are nothing but the energy efficiency of the AC. More stars here mean a more energy-efficient system. Here are two aspects you need to look into before deciding on the star rating of your Daikin AC:

• Purchase Cost: The formula here is simple - The higher the rating, the costlier the product. So, you will have to invest more money if you wish to pick a 5-star Daikin AC instead of a 4 or 3-star one.
• Energy Saving: As mentioned above, the higher the star rating, the more you will save on energy. So, you will save on your monthly electricity bills if you opt for a 5-star Daikin AC instead of a 4 or 3-star one.

Your decision here depends on your individual usage of the air conditioner and your budget. While you will spend more initially on a 5-star Daikin AC, you can save even more on your electricity bills. However, when you choose a lower star-rated system, you can buy it cheaper, but you will have to pay more for energy.

Inverter AC

When you begin looking for ACs, you will find options like 1- or 1.5 Ton inverter AC. Tonnage we have already covered in the first point. Now comes the inverter part. Daikin ACs come with an inverter technology that adjusts the speed of the compressor according to the set temperature. This can help you save energy while reducing temperature fluctuations.

Non-inverter ACs, on the other hand, completely stop and start again, which consumes much more energy and piles up on your electricity bill. So, you can decide the option you want to go with according to your usage of the Daikin AC.

Extra Features

If you go through the range of Daikin ACs, you will see different sets of features included in different models. Some of the common ones are:

• Good sleep off timer that adjusts the AC temperature in the night to give you a seamless cooling experience.
• Error code display that displays the error code as per the detected problem in your system.
• 3D airflow that spreads the cool air even in the corners of the room.
• Mobile app control that helps you control your Daikin air conditioner from any corner of the world.

You can explore all these features and see which one would be useful for your everyday usage. According to that, you can pick the model of AC.

Now that you know all the basics of Daikin air conditioning systems, you can go ahead and look for all the available models to see which one fits well with your requirements. In case of any confusion, you can also consult the experts and ask for their opinions to avoid any mistakes.