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funnyTONE
post Apr 19 2013, 09:25 AM

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Im using two units of Daikin in the house. Its inverter is really top notch. monthly bills averaging between 120 - 160. 1.5hp and 2.0hp model, using average 12 hours daily.
Drawbacks, wind doesn't blow very strong and can't actually reach 18'C after a while. For 20'C and above, it'll work very nice and comfy. Optimum temperature for sleeping is 24'C.
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post Apr 19 2013, 10:19 AM

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QUOTE(K5WHITE @ Apr 19 2013, 09:48 AM)
The indoor blower design are kinda weak i must say. When its dirty, the wind will be soft and cooling power diminish. Worse case, will have tik tik tik sound. The blower aint detachable like mitsubishi mr slim which can depart the louver by half, and blower removed for thorough brushing. I have 6 units of Daikin inverter in my house, cant comment on the bills or energy saving since the meter is ahem..ahem...

For optimizing the cooling effect, try to have the indoor blower service/wash. The servicemen have a special brush that can wash the blower easily without taking out the units.

The aluminium fin or coil are still in good shape after 5 years. No visible corrosion. Electronics boards are all okie, and no water spooling or leaking problems so far.
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I normally service them twice a year. Don't actually know how they do it, but they will take off both the outdoor and indoor unit and give a good rinse of jet water and air. Can't recall how much the service though.

QUOTE(Bear2bear @ Apr 19 2013, 09:48 AM)
So set temp to 24c and press econo. Izzit ok?
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I still not sure what econo mode does. sweat.gif
But the inverter will kicks in once it reached the temperature set. When starting the aircon, I will set it to coldest temp at full blast. Then in about 30 minutes, I'll set it to optimal temperature. It saves electricity if I do it that way rather than letting the aircon slowly cool the room. Before sleeping, I'll set temperature to 24'C and silent mode. Set it to turn off automatically at 5am. By 6am, my family will usually wake up by themselves because our body will adjust to a warmer temperature. This is my secret to waking up my children early for school. nod.gif
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post Apr 19 2013, 10:51 AM

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QUOTE(Bear2bear @ Apr 19 2013, 10:30 AM)
Can set automatically?
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Yes, most newer model AC got timer functions in the remote.

QUOTE(K5WHITE @ Apr 19 2013, 10:41 AM)
normal service is abt RM80~120 per unit. If u done twice a year, that is good enough, in fact, very good.

econo mode is abt selecting the most energy saving program logic for the inverter units. In econo mode, the inverter will react more prudent in achieving the set/requested temperature.

inverter units is unlike normal unit. Inverter unit has motor running(compressor, cent fan) that dont just run on 50Hz(msia spec). They can run at 20~60Hz depending on models. By doing this, the motors will not draw too high current or energy whenever a parameter is out from control range. They can slowly adjust the parameters, running at slower pace when the variance is just small. Simple term, u need just 0.5celcius minor increase(cost someone open the door letting hot air in, etc), the aircond can run on 20~30Hz or 0.5HP, and when u just start the aircond, need 4~5celcius adjustment, it will run full speed 50~60Hz (2.0HP).
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Yea, I did some read up about inverter technology before purchasing my first AC. After realizing its worth, I went and did some survey in the market. Back then, Panasonic had lots of top choice inverter models in the market, but they're using different type of cooling gas which is more expensive and may require different piping size. In the end, I was left between Daikin and Mitsubishi, but Mitsu's model was very few and more expensive.
I think for my guest room I wanna try a misubishi. Inverter is a MUST. York and Acson are sturdy and reliable, but not energy efficient.

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