My bedroom is sligjhtly bigger in dimension and my AC is a 2hp for more than 10 years ..... a terrace unit facing north. Temperature is set 25/26.

If possible, avoid placing the ac directly above or facing the bed ....a cool room is more comfortable than a cold room.

Difficult to advise as any savings is more about a user's habit and maintenance.

If you are not changing other appliances except one AC, then pay extra few hundreds to find out. Check the next few months bill whether there is any reduction if your usage is similar or higher to previous.

Install a wall mounted so that you can position the vent to blow towards the dinning table and kitchen area.

Generally, better known brands will less likely to fail and that is one reason why it cost more than lesser known brands unless one is unlucky to receive a lemon unit.

Extended warranty by retailers are normally insurance based coverage and all claims are subject to waiting period pending approval similar to a vehicle claim.

If you are looking for extended warranty I suggest you buy a brand that is directly provided by the manufacturer. If at all there is a fault, repairs or replacement will be provided with no questions.

Is not feasible to buy extended warranty for a product which is of low value where repair cost is 30 to 50% of a new set.

I have been using Pana non invertor for many many years and have a total of 15 units. Is a good choice for me. No major issues other than 1 lemon unit received.

This post has been edited by mini orchard: Sep 5 2021, 10:34 PM

Reliability of any appliances mainly depends on the user.

For my current place, the non invertor ACs are used daily and 80% are more than 10 years.

Temperature are set between 23 to 25 depending on weather. Filters are cleaned every 3 months. General diy cleaning yearly and major every 2 years.

Finally, you need the correct hp, otherwise, the best brand or tech will also fail.

Yes, if there is more or different parts, generally there will be more to replace if things goes wrong and is not always necessary that 'extra' parts in invertor.

Invertor and non operate differently and hence the need for 'extra' or different parts, otherwise it wont work.

Each have different end result albeilt both are air cond.

Why would a manufacturer makes an invertor less reliable than a non if is providing the same warranty period for both ?

I have experienced and also known few pana non invertor users kaput within 5 years. I maintained it like all other ACs in my house and yet it kaput.

Unless there are available data, is difficult to confirm your doubt.

Am a Pana non invertor user for many many years. A reliable brand with minimum problem .....provided there is regular maintenance.

Normally, it quite difficult for an AC to achieve set temp in a big space like a living room cum dinning cum kitchen compared to an enclosed room.. Having an invertor is no different from non as it gonna operate the same.

If comparing money, there is savings.

Whether the money saved will translate to reliability is subjective. A good or expensive brand doesnt mean it wont fail .... the chances are less.

Buying a cheaper or used product doesnt mean is wrong. It depends on budget and one expectation on its performance.

What is the problem with the current AC ?

Normally for new installation, is about 150 to 180. Some installers will also charge to dismantle the old unit.

I think it is refering to non local manufactured unit.

Generally Pana is a reliable brand. No comments about others.

As for clean air, is user's responsibility to do regular servicing.

What is the 'big' fault that cant resolve after 8 times ?

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Generally, Pana a reliable brand.

A 1hp may takes 1 hour and a 1.5hp may take under 1 hour to cool to desired temperature. The longer the compressor works, the more electricity it needs.

The wkh pana ac series seems to have the problem with flap. No issue with xkh series. Apparently the flap holder doesnt engage properly into the flap motor which causes the clicking sound.

My others xkh series dont have the problem.

If you know diy, open the casing and align the flap and motor. If you do annual servicing, ensure the technician align and test, otherwise the same problem reappear.

Warranty covers onsite and not necessary to register woth pana club.

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Normal full ac service is between 150 to 180 per unit. There will be no gas refill if there is no leak.

If you want to wait for the ac to completely stop working, then it will be more costly to repair. Sometimes an early warning sign could just be a small problem but because of prolong using it can lead to other damages.

No brands are perfect even with regular maintenance and after 6 years of daily using and if is the 1st fault, I say is normal.

When ac show signs of blinking light, ALWAYS call brand manufacturer for their authorised service agent.

Calling any technicians in the market without thorough knowledge of the brand troubleshooting will normally be trial and error work.

Use stand fan and face the direction you want. It can be static or rotating, depending. My ac is 26 with stand fan rotating.

Place the fan with the ac blower facing towards the back of the fan blade.

I am not sure it saves electricity but I can feel the room cool faster