These days, buying an air conditioner is a need rather than a luxury. It might be difficult to choose the best air conditioner for your house with so many possibilities. Here are some new trends and professional advice from Sabyasachi Gupta, Product Group Head-Air Conditioners at Godrej Enterprises Group’s Appliances division, to assist you in making the best choice possible and keeping cool and comfortable at home.
Know your household’s daily AC consumption habits and financial situation before making an investment. These days, inverter air conditioners are widely used. Although they may initially cost a little more than fixed-speed air conditioners, they save money over time by using power more efficiently. Additionally, selecting the appropriate AC tonnage—such as 1 Tr, 1.5 Tr, 2 Tr, or 3 Tr—is essential for effective cooling. A straightforward calculation method is to divide the room’s dimensions by 100. For example, a 100-square-foot room may be properly and effectively cooled by a 1-ton air conditioner. Although this is a basic guideline, it’s vital to remember that other elements, such as the number of windows, the number of rooms facing the sun, whether the space is on the ground level or immediately under the roof, the number of people in the room, etc., may also have an impact and should be taken into account.
Aesthetics is becoming a major factor in purchasing decisions, even if utility is still crucial. Modern AC companies have gone beyond the traditional white color. A poll of Indian families revealed that more than half of the participants wanted everything in their houses to match, and more than 70% of them stated they would like to see more appliance alternatives that better fit their home décor. In response to this desire, companies such as Godrej are now providing air conditioners with sophisticated finishes or designs. For example, we provide distinctive ACs with marble or wood finishes that go well with the design of your space.
Appliances are not exempt from the regulations being altered by AI technology. Efficiency and consumer comfort are being redefined by AI-powered technologies, IoT connections, and WiFi-enabled controls in air conditioners. Checking the actual value you get from your smart air conditioner is also crucial. Advanced, high-value features like smart filter cleaning alerts are also available to you for continuous cooling performance and increased efficiency, which over time may also result in electricity savings. Voice instructions and remote controls are becoming obsolete due to air conditioners that have intelligent schedulers.
To lessen the effect on the environment and electrical costs, look for models with a high BEE star rating. When compared to a 2-star AC, a 5-star AC may significantly lower yearly power usage and, for a 1.5-tr AC, even save over 35% on operating costs. Another important component is inverter technology. Power usage is further optimized by features like eco mode, smart sensors, timely reminder-based filter cleaning, and configurable timers.
Your air conditioner doesn’t always need to run at maximum efficiency. You may change the cooling capacity of a convertible air conditioner to suit your demands. For instance, a 5-in-1 convertible air conditioner lets you choose from five different capacity levels according to your comfort and cooling needs. The mode may be adjusted according on the number of people in the room, which can also save up to 70% of the power.
When selecting an air conditioner, be sure to consider its longevity. Selecting air conditioners with premium parts and materials, longer compressor warranties, 100% copper condensers, and anti-corrosive Blue Fin coating that guards against rust and corrosion is advised.
Reliable warranty and after-sales service are essential for hassle-free maintenance after buying an air conditioner. Even if the warranty duration is the same, not all warranties are created equal. Look for hidden fees for things like gas refills, remote controls, plastic components, labor expenditures, etc. For instance, Godrej provides a five-year full warranty on these accounts with no additional fees. Easy access to after-sales service is another crucial factor, as frequent maintenance, filter cleaning, and gas refilling are necessary for the lifetime and best performance of air conditioners.
Long-term comfort and cost savings may be guaranteed by making the proper AC investment and keeping it well maintained.
