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Few days ago my Hitachi AC (1.0HP Inverter - XE10CC) started to blow hot air only.
Technician found out the outdoor unit fan longer work, he only able to clean AC unit but not repair / fix it.
Hitachi Customer Service said they no longer have the PCB / motor fan for my model as it over 10 years, they suggested me to bring over the motor fan to Service Center (Bangi), then they can check to find any compatible mode from their stock. :/

Anyway... CFO think it's better to get new AC unit - thinking of change to 1.5HP Inverter instead.
I'm surprise to see there are different China brand AC in M'sia market, the price are attractive plus the warranty provided - like AUX, CHIQ and TCL (other than Gree, Haier, Hisense & Midea).

The new AC should run around 8 hours daily, prefer reliable + plenty of spare-parts + fast cooling + budget within 1.8K to 2.5K (can get lesser better lah).
Below model are based on my finding, any suggestion?

- JPN >> Daikin (FTKU35BV1MF), Hitachi (RAS-XH13CKM), Mitsubishi Electric (MSY-JS13VF), Sharp (AHXP13YMD), Panasonic (CS-KU12AKH-1).
- Local >> Acson (A3WMY15BF)
- CHN >> AUX (AS-12MER3DI), Haier (HSU-13VRA), Hisense (AI13TUGS), Midea (MSEPB-13CRFN8)

Thanks for the feedback... yes I'm not getting Panasonic this time after read through the feedback in this thread, also I'm not a fan of Korean brand AC too.
Spoke with AC guy I got to know, his response:
- Not to get newer batch of Daikin AC as it no longer as reliable as older model.
- Hisense have issue with after sales service due to lack of technician due to big sales, also his client sold 4 units and three have issues.
- Panasonic not cold as other but good in energy efficiency
- Hitachi seems like no longer in AC business, only limited number model available.
- (**Forgot to address) Sharp is good but smaller outdoor unit compare to other brand, if you don't mind it keep running go ahead with it.
- Now market more toward China brand AC due to pricing... suggest me to get Haier VRA model instead (can get around RM1.6K+ plus installation)

This post has been edited by soyusa: Dec 12 2024, 11:06 AM

The reason I mentioned about Panasonic not that cold - I have three units of Panasonic Inverter AC (1HP + 1HP + 2HP), installed few years ago.
All my room are properly seal to avoid air leak and set temperature at 25 Celcius only.
Hitachi AC is in the room easily expose to sunlight during the day (easily get warm at noon) while another two rooms with Panasonic AC expose lesser sunlight (remain cool during day).
Compare both Hitachi and Panasonic - we prefer Hitachi AC as it can keep the room cold easily during day and night, way better than Panasonic AC unit.

Thanks for the feedback about Haier, Midea and Acson.
For the Hisense... I think better get Haier for better warranty coverage (3+10) and the price not that far.

As far as I know Hitachi Malaysia offer two newer model - AirHome 100 and AirHome 300 (not sure whether MY made or not).
The other Hitachi AC models are old stock, confirmed MY made.