Hi am looking to purchase a 1.5HP air con to replace my old one ( about 10 years old). Air con repairman said no point in repairing any longer, not efficient.
It has been repaired several times over the past 3 years.

Any recommendations on brands or must have features other than an inverter?
Been out of this for so long and really have no idea what are the good and reliable brands out there now, or what is commonly accepted as must have features. 

Budget 2K ( incl installation ) - is that possible?

Thanks

farking expensive leh

Hmmm- something to consider. Price of the Pana  and Daikin almost the same for 1.5HP