With the scorching summer setting in earlier than usual, most of us have already started planning for it. An air conditioner is no longer a luxury item but a commonplace household appliance. Today’s ACs offer a variety of beneficial features and come in diverse types (portable, window, split and inverter), BEE ratings (1 to 5 stars), and capacities (1 ton to 2.5 tons). Here are some of the best ACs for you to consider for your home or office.

 

Blue Star SAFU 1 Ton 4-Star Inverter Split AC

Model: IH412SAFU

Indicative Price: ₹36,990

Developed with a dual motor, this AC offers ‘Hot & Cool Technology’. This means, you get cool, relaxing air during the summers and warm heating effects during the winters, saving you the space and cost of 2 different appliances. Blue Star’s patented ‘i-Self Clean Technology’ is good both for the AC and your health. This technology restricts the collection of dust, fungus, or other allergens within the AC, thus ensuring clean and healthy air for you and your family. Being a 1-ton AC, it is ideal for a study-room, small office space or any room size up to 100 sq ft.

 

Voltas 5-Star 2-Ton Split AC

Model: SAC245VADZ

Indicative Price: ₹57,990

This 2-ton model ise perfectly suited to halls, showrooms, or a room of around 200 sqft in size. Being a 5-star rated AC, this model can efficiently cool large rooms and still be gentle on your power bill. Another notable aspect of this AC is the in-built inverter technology that increases cooling, reduces power consumption, and facilitates a noiseless operation that allows you to rest peacefully without draining your pockets. Being an environment-friendly brand, this Voltas AC uses R32 refrigerant that is known to be gentle on the environment without emitting harmful gases.

 

LG 5-Star 1.5-Ton AI Dual Inverter Split AC

Model: PS-Q19ANZE

Indicative Price: ₹75,000

This 1.5-ton AC is perfect for your bedroom or sitting area, and comes loaded with features. These include a 4-way swing for evenly cooling the entire space, and an ADC (Ambient, Discharge, and Condenser) sensor that provides comfort even when outside temperature is 45 degrees, while saving power simultaneously. Additional features include AI cooling mode for optimising power-to-cooling ratio, anti-virus coating to protect you and your loved ones from harmful virus and bacteria, and a mobile app based remote control.

 

Haier 1.5 Ton 3 Star Split AC Turbo Cool AC

Model: HSU18T-NCS3B

Indicative Price: ₹61,990

This model is ideal for people suffering from dust or microbe allergies since it features an advanced, multi-stage air purification system in the indoor unit. The outdoor chassis and the condenser have a rugged anti-corrosion coating ensuring reliable and long-lasting performance. Haier’s Turbo Cooling mechanism provides instant relief at the press of a button and can automatically switch to lower energy usage once the room temperature reaches the desired level.

 

Lloyd Tower AC 2.0

Model: GLT24B22WSCA

Indicative Price: ₹79,000

If you are a business owner you can also consider this tower AC with a cooling capacity of 6250 W and can work in different modes (50%, 75%, 100%) based on the size of the room, and the ambient temperature. This, in turn, offers optimum cooling without burning a hole in your pocket. The AC features Golden Fins condenser that help make the product durable, requiring less maintenance. An easy-to-remove air filter and an air inlet grill provide additional convenience while cleaning the AC. Its sleek design and portability make it aesthetically pleasing while easily movable to different rooms of the house.

 

These are our 5 picks for the best in performance, high on efficiency, and low on energy consumption. Apart from these, there are several brands and models that you can consider based on your needs. Do remember to consider factors such as your room size, type of AC, its capacity, energy rating, features, and post-sales support. Another important consideration is, of course, your budget. When you walk into any of the dealer stores you can consider an easy finance option from HDB Financial Services for a hassle free Consumer Durables Loan, to buy an air conditioner of your choice. HDB’s sales executives will be happy to assist you.To apply digitally, click here