For living room esp open space design with dining and kitchen, buy non invertor.

Invertor doesn't help to save energy bill.

Brand is individual preference.

I have also considered Daikin early this year but decided to follow Mitsubishi. 😀

I have seen electricity spikes since Aug. Scenario:

1. A 1hp AC drain clogged in late Aug - washed it out and the AC doesn't leak anymore - but I set the AC temp lower and put fan speed at 3
2. A 2hp AC drain clogged in mid-Sep - washed it out and the AC doesn't leak anymore - but the fan speed was set to 3 at end of Aug

I am thinking of increasing the temperature on these 2 ACs but keeping the fan speed at 3.

How will this affect the energy consumption @voscar ?

And how will this affect the cooling if it gets clogged? I noticed that ACs get clogged when your filter is clogged. The filter catches the large dirt but the finer dirt gets through and clogs the coils.

Fixed speed compressor, as long as outdoor compressor running at fixed speed, consume same amount of electricity.

So lowering temperature making the compressor non-stop will be consuming more. If you set 28-29c on which the compressor stops when the desired temperature reach, then you could save a little (compressor starts up will draw a little higher starting current)

Why you say so?

Hi all,
Anyone has experience using the Haier 1HP HSU-10VQA22? I have the following question to ask.
1. The turbo function will not turn off automatically after 30 minute. Last I tried letting it run for 45 minutes and it's still on turbo. Is this normal behaviour for this model?
2. During turbo, the AC doesn't seem to run at lower temp, just the fan running at full speed. Means I have to adjust temp to cool down the room faster and then set back to usual 25C.
Is there any setting in the AC to change this function? I can't find the service manual on Haier's website.

He probably has a wifi 20A switch connected to his ac.

LG ac with wifi has live power draw ontop of monitoring. Samsung app only can monitor without live power draw.

I do not have other brand AC to do comparison, but this one definitely better than my previous wall mounted AC in terms of electric usage. My electric bill for the past 2 months it only increase by 20+ rm with both AC running like 20 out of 30 days in a month. Im running between 25 to 27 celcius, 6 to 8 hours at a time.
Also keep in mine Sarawak Energy tariff cheaper compared to TNB.

This month and last month I feel it's been hot or something. The AC have been drinking AC. Even after self cleaning the coils and filters, still using lots of electricity.

Also I noticed even though we use water to clean the coils they still have a layer of dirt. I used a cloth to wipe and there was a layer of dirt. How?

I wonder if it's low on refrigerant. One of my ACs, that room is always quite problematic the AC now is freezing up even after cleaning. The air coming out isn't cool but I see ice on the pipe behind the coils. I don't know if it is the AC or the refrigerant line that is problematic.

Speaking of pinhole leak, it was scary experience and not able to detect normally...

Last year my 4 years old Panasonic 1.5hp inverter I complain not so cold, earlier that year compressor would run full speed for 5 mins then slowed down to almost non existent, after 5 mins recovers back itself and repeat the cycle, can only use low speed fan mode not stress the compressor.

Then few months later start showing signs not cold, the authorized technician came and said the gas pressure too high, I think 190psi something, but we never add any refrigerant and i recall the technician also didn't add when installing this unit new at that time. So he releases the gas pressure back to 150psi but no longer cooling, so proceed to replace compressor under warranty. But with standard 150 psi pressure, the cooling performance still not up to expectation, so ask him come again to check he increases to 170 psi, which was good cooling.

Earlier this year, aircond start not cooling again, so that same shop another technician came. This time the pressure found dropped to 120 psi, so he increases to 170 psi back to normal. He explain it seems the aircond have pinhole leak somewhere, that takes a few months only drop slightly, not easy to detect... if want to check, the inspection fee alone I think 300 bucks if not mistaken, that doesn't include part replacement. He also said 1.5hp seems underpowered for my living room, that's why have to increases the pressure higher than standard 150psi to get the correct cooling, this theory legit kah?

Sure enough, after 3 months again the AC not cooling, this time straight replace a new one with 2hp.

Hi guys, I just collected the key from my new condo today. FYI, I'm renting the unit to the tenant, not for self-use. I'm looking to buy 3 x Standard Non-Inverter R32 Air Conditioner for my unit.

Living Room - 2.0 HP
Master Bedroom - 1.0 HP
Bedroom 1 - 1.0 HP

I need some recommendations to get a cheap and reliable air conditioner. My main concern is the price and quality. Do you guys usually get them from big retail chain stores like Senheng and Harvey Norman? Or you guys got lobang can get a lower price online from Shopee/Lazada or from a smaller contractor company?

By the way, how are those China's brands (Haier, Midea, Hisense, Gree, CHiQ etc.) doing in the market now? Any bad reviews from the users? Thanks in advance!

Been using my Panasonic 1.5hp inverter for the past 9 years. Lately, i would say for the past 1 years there is massive water dripping out fr the blower. The aircond is cold tho.

Everytime after i serviced, there is no water dripping but it only lasts for 3-4 mths then the problem came back.

1 technician said my aircond is spoilt n piping was not done properly. He suggested i change to a new aircond n try. If it doesnt work, then redo the piping.

Another technician said my aircond is dirty so have to service regularly.

Any thoughts?

That’s me. I’m cheap. Hisense basic 1hp non inverter. Cold AF.

I have a mix of inverters and non inverters for different spaces and use cases. Guest room use few times a year no need inverter. Likewise for living room open space also I don’t need it.

Depending on how many total AC in the house. Buying basic AC and saving the funds and invest in solar is better long term. But for own bedroom sleeping I always advocate “overpowered” inverter for comfort. And buy a cheap Bluetooth logging thermometer with humidity level will help in understanding how to best set your own AC schedule. My AC always timer off at 4am when ambient temp drop to its lowest.

Panasonic or daikin?

If you’re prefer energy saving, should install R32 inverter instead.
Non inverter input watts are fixed.
Inverter is variable from 250w to 900w full load base on 1hp.

Much cooling, unless the installer did't do a proper way from installation.
Basically R32 must be use vacumm pump to clean up before runing the compressor gas.

Would be equally to Midea or hisense.
Midea and hisense selling Rm800 for non inverter to compare with AUX selling Rm800 ++ is offer for inverter.
Should try new , since the price range is about there and 3 of them under china

1hp inverter vs non.
Inverter Rm150 monthly vs non Rm200++