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split is better than window ac. it costs more but it makes much less noise and is more efficient. (the main unit is installed outside and only the blower is in the room)

if you are installing AC in more than one room, consider multi-room units (the same unit will supply to more than one room in the house). the advantage is that you will have to buy less tonnage overall and still get higher power cooling and heating (just like in USA).

buy something with automatic temprature control so that it automatically shuts down when the temprature reaches a set value (the advantage is more comfort due to uniform temprature and saving of electricity)

unless you are in a "high-end" apartment complex with controlled electricity; you will need to buy stabilizer for each AC as quality of electric supply is pretty poor in most of India.

brand-wise, I recommend LG. They make a 2-ton heating/cooling unit with auto temperature control that costs about 27k.

tarun101;70931I got 6 split ACs installed in my home 2 months back. Here is some guidance:

split is better than window ac. it costs more but it makes much less noise and is more efficient. (the main unit is installed outside and only the blower is in the room)

if you are installing AC in more than one room, consider multi-room units (the same unit will supply to more than one room in the house). the advantage is that you will have to buy less tonnage overall and still get higher power cooling and heating (just like in USA).

buy something with automatic temprature control so that it automatically shuts down when the temprature reaches a set value (the advantage is more comfort due to uniform temprature and saving of electricity)

unless you are in a "high-end" apartment complex with controlled electricity; you will need to buy stabilizer for each AC as quality of electric supply is pretty poor in most of India.

brand-wise, I recommend LG. They make a 2-ton heating/cooling unit with auto temperature control that costs about 27k.

hellome;72074We have recently purchased an apartment. The builder, by default will be giving provision for normal ACs in all the rooms. We are planning to rent it for now. My questions...

1. Assuming the builder gives provision for normal AC's in the rooms, is it possible for me to install a split AC at a later stage??

2. Should I ask the builder to provide split AC provision at this construction stage itself. If yes, what if I get a tenant who ONLY has normal AC's.

Your advice please since I need to inform the builder asap.

Haleempaya&kabab;71125I didn't know there were Temperature controlled units, thats nice too.[/quote]
We bought one split AC 5 years back for one of the bed rooms in our apartment in Hyderabad where our parents live and it has automatic temperature control. I think it should be more like a standard feature now. The only problem is mounting the compressor outside at a higher floor. Our apartment association has very strict rules and it is something you need to consider. Also make sure the compressor is securely mounted outside to prevent any accidental fallings :emsmileo: especially on higher floors. Looking at those issues, we bought a Window AC couple of years back for our other bedroom and yes it was inferior overall to the split AC especially with quietness.