A Quick Look at Your AC Power Savings

Considering the heat levels have only been rising over the years, buying an air conditioner has become essential in each and every household. While choosing an air conditioner, most of us rarely take electricity costs into consideration. But the utility bills during the summer months may take a toll on your budget each month. A typical household spends about 13% of its utility bill on cooling according to Energy Star. To safeguard yourself against such expenses, it is advisable to go for an energy efficient AC.

There are numerous options available, with top brands like Voltas, LG, Onida and Hitachi introducing more energy efficient models by developing features and technologies such as inverter technology, variable compressor and copper condenser coil along with R32 recyclable refrigerants variancetv . Brands and consumers alike have become more conscious about AC’s impact on the environment.

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)

Every air conditioner has an EER number. This number represents the amount of power consumed by the air conditioner to remove a certain amount of heat per hour. The EER is measured under a certain condition -- with a set outdoor and indoor temperature along with a 50% humidity level taken into account. The higher the number, the more power is saved by the air conditioner. Usually, an EER of 12 or above is considered energy efficient.

Star Rating

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) gives a star rating between 1 to 5 to help consumers make the right choice while purchasing an eco-friendly air conditioner. Higher the star rating, the more energy efficient the air conditioner. The most popular are the 3 star and 5 star AC, which are the most energy efficient models. The main difference between the 3 star and 5 star AC is the amount of power used by the compressor to cool the room. Thus, it is always advisable to pick an AC with a higher star rating.

Now that you are well versed with the different terminologies used to denote energy efficient air conditioners, we have curated a list of power saving and affordable ACs to choose from for the coming summer. Some of the top brands like LG, Samsung, Voltas and Carrier have recently unveiled new models, and it can be a tough decision to pick one. Here is the list of top 5 best AC under 25000 that you can consider buying. Have a look:

1.Voltas 1 Ton 5 Star 125 DZA Window AC

Price: 24,999

2.Voltas Classic 125 CY 1 Ton 5 Star Split AC

Price: 24,990

3.Onida 1 Ton 3 Star Wave SR123WAV Split AC

Price: 24,499

4.Carrier Santis Pro MAS12SP3C8F0 1 Ton 3 Star Split AC

Price: 21,999

5.Daikin FTL25TV16X1 0.75 Ton 3 Star Split AC

Price: Rs. 22,999

To deal with the scorching summer heat, it is important to pick the right air conditioner which has excellent after-sales service, and lasts you for an average of 5 years. Thus, it is important to invest in the right brand and model for your home. Not only will it give you respite from the summer heat by giving cool air, but also saves you the stress and tension of additional maintenance costs.