Gone are the days when we had to wait for the winters to enjoy the cool breeze and warmth of the quilt. There is no doubt about human brains that brought the hill stations itself in our rooms and control in our hands. Yes, I am talking about an important apparatus- air-conditioner, without which it is impossible to survive during prickly summers. It has won the war against the ruthless sunlight of summers and now summers are equally enjoyable like any other season. With perks like energy saving, low electricity consumption & economical Air conditioners adorned with all latest competitive features like environment-friendliness, fragrance emission and advanced Energy Efficiency Ratio, this luxury product widely opens its way to most of the families.
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There is long list of brands that are working in this segment and offer a range of new updated air conditioners in the market. Competition is tough and survival is getting even tougher for these brands. But still there are a few brands that have maintained their position in that list and a hold in the market. Here is a list of top AC brands which are sitting on the top shelf of this segment in 2016:
O General:
O General was founded in the year 2000. It is a joint venture of Fujitsu General, Japan and Dubai based ETA-ASCON STAR. Due to its efficient cooling and its excellent performance it has been given five star rating by Bureau of Energy Efficiency. O General is a mid-high range brand its air conditioners range around INR 25,000 to 60,000 and have all the latest features like 3D cooling, inverter saving, CFC free, environment friendly and 4 way air flow direction. Its top AC Models are ASGA18FMTA — 1.5 Ton, ASGA18FTTA — 1.5 Ton, ASGA09BMTA — 0.75 Ton. ASGA12BMTA — 1.0 Ton, Inverter AC ASGG12JLCA AC — 1 Ton.
Hitachi:
Hitachi was founded in 1920, in Tokyo, Japan. This is one the finest energy saving quality product in the market which offers features like silent cooling ( low noise making), auto climate technology and anti-bacterial koukin filter. Hitachi is also a mid-high range brand; its prices revolve around INR 25,000–70,000. Its popular models are Kaze Neo, Kashikoi 400i, Hitachi RAU318HTDD Kampa Plus, RAU518HTV Ace CO, Zunoh 300f, Zunoh 200f and RAU318HTDKaze Plus.
Blue Star:
Blue Star is the oldest appliance brand in India. This brand has been launched, a way back in 1943. It offers a range of affordable, highly effective air conditioners ranging from INR 22,000 to 1,00,000 equipped with unique features like Hydropholic Blue Fins Evaporator, Memory Backup, Turbo Cooling, Anti-freeze thermostats etc. some of its prevalent models are; 5HW18SB 1.5 Ton Split AC, 3HW18VB1 Split AC-1.5 Ton, CNHW09CAF 0.75 Ton Split AC, 5HW12SC 1 Ton Split AC.
Videocon:
Videocon has set the benchmark in the consumer appliance market with its superior quality performance products. This Indian multinational brand has been founded in 1979. Videocon offers an economical range of Air-conditioners for all the classes, ranging from INR 20,000 to 70,000 enriched with features like anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, turbo cooling etc. its popularly sold models are VSA55.RW1-MAA, VSA55.WW1-MAA, VSQ55.DT3-MUA.
Daikin:
Daikin is one of the leading labels in this sector. It is a Japanese company founded in 1924. Daikin is an innovator in the Split System Air Conditioning Market. The prices range for Daikin air Conditioners lies between INR 18,000 to 50,000. It’s sought after models are DTKM Series and ATKM Series, FTXR Series, FTXG Series. It produces air conditioners which are energy efficient and have features like Conada airflow mode, Hermetically sealed swing type and Photocatalytic air purifying etc.
Voltas:
Voltas is founded in India in 1954. Because of Its quality performance, good service and durability, it is highly in demand among Indian people. The price range extends between INR 25,000 to 55,000. Some of the hot picks of Voltas are, Voltas Jade- 5 Star (Y Series), Voltas Classic- 5 Star (Yu Series), Executive — 5 Star (Y Series), Voltas Zenith- 5 Star (Ya Series).
Buying an air conditioner is easy but choosing the one best suited for your home is little difficult. so instead of choosing any air conditioner randomly, you can take care of few aspects which widely affect your AC’s power and economic factors;
1) EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio)
2) Star rating
3) Total Power consumption
4) Cooling Wattage.
So now choose the one based on your need, pocket and purpose!!!
STAY TUNED!!
Note: This post was originally published in May 2016 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.