How to choose new air conditioners
Air conditioners are a must in the humid tropical climate and in India, 9 months out of 12 need regular cooling in homes and offices.
Voltas, a TATA company, offers a range of Window and Split AC models with a price range to suit the budget of different classes and requirements.
Voltas Vertis window and split air conditioners are available in 3 series namely PREMIUM, PLUS, ELITE and plus, elite AND gold respectively. They have a capacity range of 0.75, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 tons and are priced according to their class and capacity.
Voltas Vertis starts with the PLUS range of Rs 12,500/- window air conditioners at 0.75 tons and later increases the range to a maximum of Rs 23, 290/- for the PLUS range of 2.0 tons of 2.0 ton capacity.
Similarly, Voltas Vertis split air conditioner in 0.75 capacity PLUS range starts at Rs.15,500/- and goes up to Rs.30,000/- for 2.0 ton capacity PLUS range .
Electrolux mainly offers four types of air conditioners, namely Window AC, Split AC, Tower AC and the recent Cassette AC.
The range of Electrolux air conditioners starts with 0.80 ton window air conditioner from Rs.11900 available at 20% discount and is available at about Rs.9000/- and installation charges and delivery time are additional. The price range increases with the model and capacity.
The split model includes 0.75 ton EA09SCRP with three fan speeds, auto start, sleep mode and turbo mode respectively. The price range starts at Rs 11,990/- and increases to Rs 35,000/-, depending on capacity and model.
Electrolux Tower AC – EAF41CRPW3 is listed at 60,000 and is available at 49,000 to current buyers. Its unique feature includes bacterial growth inhibition, 24 hour on/off programmable timer, 5 automatic control modes, low power consumption and long distance Air Throw and washable filters.
EA48CCRXWH IS AVAILABLE WITH A Savings of Rs 20,000/- and a price of Rs 100,000/-. Specifications include pump with water level sensor, scroll compressors, external electrical box, etc.
The recently introduced Whirlpool Gold SEER model offers 20% savings in energy consumption and is available in six different models depending on refrigerant and compressor capacity. These are available with a 5-year parts and 10-year compressor manufacturer’s warranty.