Hi....l'm going to install aircon for living and 2 bedroom..now I'm looking at Daikin inverter or Mitsubishi electric inverter or panasonic inverter..mostly set 25 or 26 for temperature...
May I know which one is better in terms of(priority start from one):
1. Reliability
2. Spares parts availability/repair or spare part cost(maintainability)
3. Efficiency (energy saving)
4. Cooling power

Sizing of aircon:
1. Master Bedroom (15.7 ft x 14.6 ft) - 1 Hp
2. Bedroom ( 11.5 ft x 11.8 ft) - 1HP
3. Living room ( 17.7 ft x 19.6 ft...add staircase area. ..23.3 ft x 7.9 ft) - 2 hp...
Isit sufficient?
Thanks

The most basic will have lowest maintenance, spare part cost.
Panasonic every state sure have a service/part center.
Depending how long you will use the air cond, if for long hours, go for inverter, else stick to the basic will do.

i was doing my 2nd round of price checks before committing my purchase and interestingly air con prices have increased 20-40 bucks depending on the model since early march

Depend your budget or cooling hp.
ME much easier for future self maintenance without any cent to pay for Aircon serving.
Daikin for very headache part to be remove out fan blower drainpan, if the condition really water dripping or leaking from wall concealed pipes.
Panasonice inverter I guess set to 25C will be more comfort for you & drainpan still able to removable by self servicing.
Hitachi they claim as higher BTU maybe you can try for hitachi DC inverter, but just slightly higher airflow noise only.

From your master bedroom for 1.5hp at lease
Small room for 1.0hp
Living hall can decide 2.0hp for your budget or 2.5hp as more cooling with much power saving, due to larger open space may use more bigger power to suit the area.

Doesn't matter on the budget... daikin inverter 2.5 from the specs doesn't look good...
So the living room recommend use 2.5 and master bedroom 1.5? Hitachi I heard the services is bad in kuching...between the hitachi also easy to clean it ourself? For panasonic...the cooling power less than hitachi, ME and daikin?

4.5m x 4m at lease 1.5hp, use 1hp is consider under power may draw more input power to keep your room maintenance cooling.
Daikin is branded, for some ppls is feel like great aircond.
Hitachi not as bad, price may slighly higher or same like ME, that's why i prefer ME over others, ME the only offered with easy clean feature the rest, i dont think so you can easily to access into fan blower to be clean out like those table fan.
Panasonic 1hp maybe yes or same like others, but at lease go for inverter unit, wont be so sufficient to increase lower temp to met your room cooling temp.

in kuching for ME can try to contact here

Sarawak Branch
1361J, Tabuan Jaya, Lorong 14,
Jalan Bayor Bukit, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak.
H/P: 013-811 0320
Tel/Fax: 082-363 975

http://www.mitsubishielectricmalaysia.com/.../branch-offices

where to buy ?
http://www.mitsubishielectricmalaysia.com/...-to-buy#sarawak

This post has been edited by kimsim: Mar 16 2014, 10:23 AM

ME dont have 2.5hp....? 2hp jump 3hp...@.@

why dont have 2.5? maybe some ppl called 3hp. but the input watt only 1830w like those non-inverter 2hp.

they have 2.0 and 2.5hp inverter only

Note : don't go for wrong on MHI = Mitsubishi Heavy Industrial

MSY-GF24VA
Cooling Capacity:
6.6kW/2.5HP

Main Features:
• Easy Clean
• Nano-Platinum Filter
• R410A Refrigerant
• 7&2 Years Warranty

MSY-GF18VA
Cooling Capacity:
5.0kW/2HP

Main Features:
• DC Inverter
• Easy Clean
• Nano-Platinum Filter
• R410A Refrigerant
• 7&2 Years Warranty

http://www.mitsubishielectricmalaysia.com/...ircond/inverter
can download the specs

This post has been edited by kimsim: Mar 16 2014, 10:33 AM

Cooling efficiency are very dependent to the room condition, like day time absorb all the sunshine, built using sand brick, poor ventilation will take longer time to cool down.
Since you are staying in Kuching, why not survey which is the nearest service/part center ?

Ok.thanks...might go for ME 2.5 model

I have tinted all the glass window or door..now not much heat from sunlight. .the only thing is the ventilation yet to be improve...in kuching..ME , Hitachi and daikin all have only 1 services centre. ..not sure about Panasonic

usually where you bought from and where you call back, service centre for more items like walk in and hand carry products..

nothing to too worried, since they can sell you and they can warranty you in future.

Oh...ok..I go and get quote for ME this afternoon ...Thanks

http://www.kimrovacstore.com/mitsubishi-el...lean-video.html

Is not just the windows, the wall also plays a part. Since you already have all the service centers, just choose the cheapest will do.

Hi all looking to replacement my unit as outdoor unit KO.

For a moderate size room, maybe 1.5 HP.

No particular requirements, 1st silent should be desirable. Power 2nd as same room as my PC and it can get hot.

Any recommendations? This thread gets kinda technical.

How big of your room size?

About... 3 metre by 6 metre.

Quite large, no wonder 1hp not really cold.

Go for panasonic 1.75hp inverter should be suit ur hall size.

Great info to have. Thanks for the information.