hi guys, any place i can buy remote control for panasonic A/C beside of online store and panasonic service center?
All the third party remote control that i found are no supported with horizontal swing.

No worries but hope you don't misunderstand that I'm not against nanoe or Plasmacluster or Samsung plasma (Splasma) or LG etc. They are truly beneficial esp when integrated in AC.

However, maintaining high humidity works cross purposes to how an AC works. There's a compromise needed. Hence in my home, if AC is turned on the house rule is no colder than 26°C and lightly dressed e.g.singlet and sleeping shorts and fleece blanket. Normally it would be 27°C AUTO with 2 speed ceiling fan which brings the humidity down to 65% and temperature 25°C owing to windchill. Everyone needs to drink at least two cups of water before they sleep. Colder than that is harmful long term.

My own preference is Sharp inverters with plasma cluster and self clean (mould prevention) and their upward air throw such was introduced in 2008-2009, way before Panasonic Skyair entered the market. The newer models had long throw out 14m as of 2015.

Any recommendation have take a wider view that just AC hp.

Hence, all the questions I raised earlier should be the primary driver first to determine the cooling load in BTU/hr from which you then derive the AC's HP required.

I've lived both in landed and condo, some afternoon sun facing, some morning sun facing and am familiar with the seasonal variation of sunlight on the buildings over the year where I live.

Basically it's the compass points where the room is oriented that matters when calculating. Trees over the frontage of the room adds to solar shading. Insulation over the roof matters as it brings down the heat load factor. Living in the top floor of a condo matters if the roof is not covered ie bare concrete exposed to the elements. Facing W,SW,NW will increase heat load. Ground floor is more insulated than top floors typically but that depends if there's a garden (affords better ground heat insulation) or fully paved front yard (living room becomes an oven by 1pm if there's no awning), etc.

Don't rush into which model....just work out the factors affecting the room that needs cooling than based on that go for the features or requirements that matters. Good piping and installer handiwork matters and don't stinge on that. The AC will be operating for a long time if maintained well as long as the brand is reputable and the product reliably engineered.

Guys, need air cond brand and model recommendation for 1hp inverter.
My samsung inverter just die on me after 3 years+.
The repair guy told me not worth to repair and ask me dont buy samsung anymore. lols.
To me 3 years+ with operation almost every night is kinda reasonable?

Just like what I tried and it works. Many people told me 1HP wouldn't work for living room. I thought what a waste to threw it away since I have an extra after changing my room unit to inverter. Just set to 26C and with the help of a stand fan to blew the cooler air around the house, it was really comfortable even when the direct sun hit the living room in the evening.

Hi, may I know if I replace my aircon (which was installed 6 years ago, repair cost is not worth it), do I need to replace the pipings too? I am going for same HP, same non-inverter. I am planning to change from Mitsubishi to Daikin.

yes, u can re-use back, unless leaking spotted?

My piping is from aircon directly to outside wall. So far no leaking detected.
I recently went to Harvey Norman (just for surveying purpose, not planning to buy there) and was told that regardless if I install a new aircon + pipping, or just need their technician to put my indoor and outdoor units to the rack, they will charge the full installation. Is it true for all installations out there?

If it's not troublesome, can take a picture of your current pipes as it would appear connected to the compressor outside? Just the connection will do.

any recommendation where to buy something similar as below?

http://www.lazada.com.my/air-wing-slim-the...0.0.6zusof&ff=1

basically want to deflect the air flows to blow higher..

Did you service yearly? I also install a Samsung triangle inverter last year.

How hard did you use it? I usually set it around 26-27C cool or dry mode, depending on the reading on the hygrometer. Recently my office also face same situation where the technician said we push the unit too hard when it was not cool. The compressor overloaded and now is not working well. There's even leak from it.

daikin or panasonic what models recommended? non inverter models

At night 16~18C  with boost. lols...I guess I push it hard as well haha.
Anyway bought the Panasonic inverter with econavi to replace it. 3 years+ of usage sounds ok to me

Daikin. Also check out the Johnson Controls managed York which is based on Hitachi technology but marketed by York team. Very impressive and locally produced.

Thank you, my aircond man came by and recommended FTN-P Series from Daikin. Its for my study room. Issue is I asked about inverter airconds and he says there are many issues with inverter air conds. Why is that?

We hear that a lot and it boils down to varying factors. Rest assured I've used them for over 10 years of various models in various places I've stayed. It's generally ok so long as it's regularly serviced at least once a year.

Also inverter AC pipes needs to be thick 0.8". Some models have extra communication cable between compressor and indoor blower. Manufacturers also specify safe distance from compressor to wall/roof/other so that they don't overheat and konk so easily. Some are specific that the pipe must curl one round esp Korean brands. Then there are workmanship and how skilful they install esp piping to compressor. Then there's piping and drainage placement, etc.

Most times, it's a combination of these.