Hi all. I'm planning to get an air conditioner for my living room. My place is a condominium and the approximate size of the cooling area is about 48 square meters (living room extends to dry kitchen and dining room)

Any advice on how big the horsepower of air con I should get? Also any recommended brands? Should I go for invertor?

Appreciate the advice

Wow, 2 nos? I was thinking of getting 1 nos of 3hp air con. After all the room isn't laid out in one stretch. There are some walls in between.

      .......48 SquareMeter = 517 square feet...21,800BTU ...so basically 2HP just nice or 2.5HP is more than enough..3HP would be perfect but inverter only have up to 2.5HP...and make sure the aircond is placed in an ideal place for even air distribution and circulation...u may go for Panasonic or Mitsubishi for reliability or York for long air throw thus fast cooling and also reliable...but the key point is professional installer to ensure ac will not giv u any problem...if u wan inverter..make sure the living hall is properly insulated or else no point using inverter coz it takes forever to cools....

No offense, but cooling rate of about 42 BTU/H/sq.ft seems too low! A proper heat load calculation considering the heat from exposed windows, walls, doors, unconditioned partitions, lightings, electrical appliances, occupants, infiltration, etc. is recommended.

the quotation i got for R410A piping is RM15/ft (1HP), RM17/ft (1.5HP), RM20/ft (2HP).

conceal work is RM200 per aircond.

How many units? HP?

Inverter is using different piping but daikin did had inverter model that compatible with the normal piping. To be safe, just check with the installer.

Yes, you have to service the aircon to clean the inner part with chemical also pump in new gas.

In Puchong, I found the shop next to Top Ten provide good bargain for Panasonic and Mitshubishi aircon. Do check it out. New installation for normal 1hp aircon shd be Rm130-rm150.

RM180 to uninstall is very expensive, I been quote RM150 to relocate the aircon unit uncluding compressor.

BUt the copper piping for 1.0hp is 3/8" (smaller diameter i can see), and 1.5hp is 1/2" diameter.
So like this, can still install ?

But the copper pipe already conceal inside wall. Then which mean they convert it at both end of pipe ?

You should inform the wireman that you are using daikins. They should know what to do.
If they tell you the wiring is the same as other airconds, better get another wireman..

I just purchase Panasonic Inverter 1HP & 2HP.
1HP - RM1170 & 2HP RM2300. Price ok or not?

Hi,

May i know what a different between Mitsu Electric and Mitsu Heavy Duty aircond?
Anyone know where can find Mitsu Heavy Duty aircond around KL.
Read from internet said that heavy duty more expensive but interm of electricity,warranty and btu is better than Mitsu Electric

Thanks

really? i thought it's the silent one, i was thinking to get one since it's cheap and energy efficient

R22 gas not so cold if you compare to York R410a
Old technology for Daikin, no easy clean somemore

On paper maybe yes.
If you compare side by and you will get the R410a result as more faster cooling and more power energy saving.

R22 temp have to use 25 degree and below.
For R410a only need 25 degree and above.