Apart from the sweltering heat in India, the rising air
pollution may also be a reason why Indians are increasingly opting to buy ACs. India’s economic growth and growing
purchasing power parity has only added to this trend and today the Air
Conditioner market in India is growing at an exponential pace. Once considered as a luxury product, today
Air Conditioners are found even in middle-class households in India and the
number of people opting for ACs in small cities is growing much faster than the
metros.
Given the proliferation of brands and models in this segment,
buyers are indeed spoil for choice.
Popular national and global brands in Air Conditioners are launching their products with innovative features and
aesthetically appealing designs in their bid to capture a larger market share
in India.
A few popular brands that have a reasonably good market share
in Air Conditioners in India are Samsung, LG,
Carrier, Voltas, Daikin, Panasonic, Blue Star, Onida and Videocon. Products of these brands are available in a
good number of retail stores and chain stores
across India.
Besides being a cooling device, Air Conditioners today come
with a host of additional features that add real value to the product. Here are a few tips as to the factors we must
consider before choosing an air conditioner for our
home.
Get the right Capacity
The capacity of an AC depends on the size of the room. Roughly, a 1 ton AC can cater to an area of
120-140 sq.ft and a 1.5 ton AC is apt for a room size of 150-180 Sq.ft. Take guidance from genuine
dealers in your location before making a choice.
Type of Air Conditioner
There are broadly two types. Window Air
Conditioner and Split Air Conditioner. If budget is a constraint, then a
Window AC may come in handy since it is relatively cheaper and easier to
install than the Split AC. But if your priority is noise-free performance,
better throw and distribution of air, aesthetics, then a Split Air Conditioner
will be apt.
Energy Efficiency is an
important factor
With increasing electricity tariffs, energy efficiency of an
AC has become a very critical factor while choosing an Air Conditioner. Check the star ratings (EER) of the ACs. Air Conditioners with more stars (1-5 stars is
the rating scale) consume less energy and the ones with lesser stars consume
more energy. Prices go up with higher
star rating.
Maintenance &
After-sales Support
Regular servicing is vital for AC to deliver the best performance.
Cleaning the filters and other periodical checkups help in maintaining the
efficiency of the AC. Besides, check for
add on features like extended warranty, the after-sales service infrastructure of
the brand in your locality, their installation team and add on features like
extended warranty.
Extra Features
Many brands offer addition value adds in their products such
as air purification, dehumidification, lower noise levels, sleep mode function,
multi-mode hot & cold air conditioning, auto restarts etc. Check which of these features will be really
helpful for you before make your final choice.
Hyperlocal online shopping sites such as Demoport helps you discover
genuine stores in your location and also book a quick enquiry from the
convenience of your home or office. Connect with them for a telechat, gain more
information and then choose the product that is most apt for your needs.