AC Buying Guide: Types of AC & Which One is the Most Suitable!

What kind of AC do you seek - one that is movable, one that requires less-hassle while installing, or one that delivers optimum temperature?  

The number of features with an air conditioner has increased over the years as more and more brands fight for the top spot. Not only has this provided more options at affordable prices to customers, but also has ensured mass confusion among them.

Which one to go for? - A question that runs in the minds of every individual when they go online hunting for the ideal product.

However, here, you will get to know all the details of different types of air conditioners you can choose from online. This guide will ensure that confusion is the last thing on your mind when you opt for ACs from online sources. Such purchases are made all the more easier financially with easy or No Cost EMI features offered by the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network.

So, without further ado, here are the various types of ACs available and the one that is most suitable:

Types:  

• Split ACs

Split ACs are the most widely used appliances that come with two units – indoor and outdoor. The capacities of these ACs are generally 1-ton, 1.5-ton, and 2-ton. For installing, you may have to bear additional costs and hassle as these require much wall drilling.

However, the cooling delivered by these ACs is paramount compared to the other types. They offer faster cooling, more energy conservation, less noise generation, humidity control, and a host of other features.

An Inverter AC is a much-favoured type which offers more efficient cooling although consuming less energy. Compared to conventional ACs, the compressor present in these doesn’t cycle at regular intervals.

Inverter ACs come with a compressor that runs at variable speeds constantly, thereby, lowering the amount of power consumed. Hence, you get more cooling and less electricity bill.

• Window AC

Window ACs, as the name suggests, are fixed to a window and come in a single unit, unlike their Split counterparts. Capacities of these ACs are generally 1-ton and 1.5-ton. These appliances may generate more noise compared to Splits owing to being a single unit.

However, the prime advantage of such an AC is its lower price tag and easy installation. Companies are also offering various features like Wi-Fi control, corrosion resistance, faster cooling, low energy consumption with these products.   

• Portable ACs

Portable ACs resemble air coolers and are easily movable. These are ideal for those who live at places where installing Split or Window ACs is not an option.

However, portable ACs come with a significantly high price tag and can be inconvenient when fixing its water outlet pipe.

Which is the Most Suitable?

The suitability of an AC will depend on the following conditions:

• Installation area

Split ACs can be fixed on any spacious walls; however, when it comes to Window ACs, you will need ample space in your window or wall to accommodate it.

• Room size

A 1-ton AC can suffice room sizes ranging from 90 to 100 sq. ft. For room sizes starting from 100 sq. ft. to 150 sq. ft, you will need a 1.5-ton AC. Lastly, for room sizes more than 150 sq. ft. you will need 2-ton ACs.

• Location

The choice of ACs will also depend on the location of your house. Areas with temperatures crossing the 40 degrees C mark will require more powerful ACs. In these situations, a Window AC might not perform well.

• Energy consumption  

ACs come with energy ratings ranging from 1 star to 5 stars from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Products which have more star ratings will consume lesser energy and vice versa.

Majority of 1.5-ton Splits come with 5 star ratings as compared to other capacities or types.

• Features

Inverter and Window ACs can deliver only cooling; on the other hand, conventional Splits can cool as well as heat. Moreover, they may also come with a dehumidifying feature which can be beneficial for areas with high humidity.

An auto-clean feature present with some ACs can automatically clean the air filters and thereby, lower the annoyance for the same.

Depending on the above conditions, you have to pick the right type of AC. Your budget will also play a considerable role in the same.

Whatever you choose, with Bajaj Finserv, your purchase will be made easier thanks to their pre-approved offers. Pre-approved offers are not only available for EMI product financing, but also for personal loans, home loans, and other financial products.

These offers make the process of availing finance easier and less time-consuming. Provide few of your necessary details and check out your pre-approved offer.