India has countless truly sweltering days a year, and on those days a decent air conditioner can keep your home blissfully cool. In this article, we will discuss the pros and cons of the popular split ACs that are ruling the market.
Indian summer being what it is, it can not be hard to imagine needing air conditioning in your home. At the height of summer, a hot, stuffy house can be very uncomfortable and demotivating, and cooling down your home could help you get a better night’s sleep, or alleviate your irritation. There are several different types and brands of air conditioner in the market, suited to different homes and budgets. However, split-units are selling like hot cakes. For most Indians, an electric fan is sufficient enough, and air conditioner is a luxury. However, if you research carefully, you will understand that an air conditioner is a better option for Indian homes if the owners are willing to spend 20-30K for a split AC unit.
Pros of split ACs:
Ideal if you have one room that regularly gets very hot. Enhances security of your home – no need to leave windows open. Quieter and usually more energy efficient than other types of ACs.
Cons of split ACs:
Generally more expensive than standalone units. You should be ready to pay from around 20000 INR for a split-unit air conditioner, excluding possible installation fees. Not portable – fixed in place, so can’t be moved between rooms. You need a certified professional for installation.
Table of Contents
Here is the list of the top 10 best selling Air Conditioner Under 30000:
1. Whirlpool 0.8 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (Copper, 0.8T Magicool 3S COPR Inverter, White)
Features:
- Split AC with inverter compressor: Variable speed compressor which adjusts power depending on heat load. It is most energy efficient and has lowest-noise operation
- Capacity: 0.8 Ton. Suitable for small sized rooms (< = 110 sq ft), Auto Restart: No need to manually reset the settings post power-cut
- Energy Rating: 3 Star. Annual Energy Consumption: 520.08 units. ISEER Value: 3.87 (Please refer energy label on product page or contact brand for more details)
- Manufacturer Warranty : 1 year on product, 1 year on condenser, 10 years on compressor
- Copper Condenser Coil: Better cooling and requires low maintenance
- Special Features: Cools Even at 52 Deg Celsius;Turbo cool;Dehumidifier
- Refrigerant gas: R410A. No ozone depletion potential
- Included in the box: Indoor Unit, Outdoor Unit, Remote Control, User manual, Warranty Card,Connecting Pipes
Pros: The Multi Port Fluid Injection uses a unique 4×4 evaporator circuit design for rapid heat exchange resulting in enhanced cooling capacity and power savings. The built-in stabilizer reduces the need for an extra stabilizer.
Cons: None.
2. Whirlpool 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split Ac Copper, 1.5T Magicool Pro/Pro+ 3S Copr Inverter, White
Features:
- Split AC; 1.5 ton capacity
- Energy Rating: 3 Star
- Warranty: 1 year on product, 1 year on condenser, 10 years on compressor
- 6th sense fast cool technology
- Pm 2.5 filtration with hepa filter media
- Upto 99% purifying efficiency of PM 2,5 particulate
- Stabilizer free(145v-290v)
- R-32 eco refrigerant
Pros: 100% copper unit*, where the indoor evaporator unit, outdoor condenser unit and all connecting pipes and tubes are made of copper. The advanced MPFI Technology with fusion of a smart circuit design and capillary design, ensures instant comfort and fast cooling. In the Self Diagnosis function, error is displayed on the display panel for us to easily diagnose the problem. The sleep mode automatically regulates the air around you and increases the temperature per hour.
Cons: None
3. Daikin 0.8 Ton 3 Star Split AC (Copper, PM 2.5 Filter, 2019 Model, FTL28TV, White)
Features:
- Split AC with non-inverter compressor: Low noise. Affordable compared to inverter split ACs
- 0.8 Ton
- Energy Rating: 3 Star: , Annual Energy Consumption (as per energy label): 594 units, ISEER Value: 3.65
- Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year on Product, 1 Year on Condenser, 5 Years on Compressor
- Copper Condenser Coil: Better cooling and requires low maintenance
- Stabilizer Free, Econo mode, Coanda airflow, Power chill operation, PM 2.5 Filter
- Refrigerant gas: R32 – Environmental friendly – no ozone depletion potential
Pros: Radiant cooling enhances comfort cooling by evenly distributing air in every corner of the room. With the help of one click on your remote control, experience enhanced comfort. Power chill operation empowers you to make your air conditioner coll at maximum speed with help of one click on your remote. When you start air conditioner and immediate cooling is required, this operation comes very handy. This machine is equipped with Stabilizer free which removes its dependency from external stabilizer.
Cons: None
4. Blue Star 0.8 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (Copper, 2020 Model, IC309RBTU, White)
Features:
- Split AC with inverter compressor: Variable speed compressor which adjusts power depending on heat load. It is most energy efficient and has lowest-noise operation.
- Capacity – 0.8 Ton : Suitable for 70-100sq feet
- Energy Rating: 3 star, Annual Energy Consumption (as per energy label): 521.6 units, ISEER Value: 3.92
- Manufacturer Warranty:1 year on product, 1 year on condenser, 10 years on compressor
- Copper Condenser Coil: Better cooling and requires low maintenance
- Special Features: Inverter
- Refrigerant gas: R32 – Environmental friendly – no ozone depletion potential
Pros: Anti-Corrosive Gold Fins ensures ACs do not form any water or dust deposits, delivering unhindered cooling performance and enhanced durability. Ensures faster, more effective cooling in just a few minutes, even in extreme summer conditions. Aesthetically designed AC with hidden light-up display will add a touch of class to the room.
Cons: None
5. Haier 1 Ton 3 Star Split AC (Copper, High Density Filter, 2020 Model, HSU12T-TFW3B, White)
Features:
- Split AC with Cooling In extreme Temperature of 54*C: designed and developed using high performance compressor
- Capacity: 1 Ton suitable for Small sized room (Upto 100 square feet)
- Energy rating: 3 star, Annual energy consumption: 732 KWH consumption, ISEER value: 3.55 (Please refer energy label on product page or contact brand for more details)
- Warranty: 1 Year on Product (Comprehensive), 6 Years on Compressor (Compressor with Gas Charging T&C)
- The AC Comes with 100% Grooved Copper that gives better cooling and requires low maintenance
- Special Features: This Ac comes with Up to 15mtr Long Air Throw, Cooling at Extreme Temperature of 54*C, Super Anti-Corrosion Technology & Instant Chill
- Refrigerant gas: R32 that is environmental friendly with no ozone depletion potential
Pros: Developed and built with new generation anti-corrosive materials like plastic outlet grid, hydrophilic aluminum blue & golden aluminum fin highlight strong corrosion resistance and super cooling performance for evaporator & condenser. Enjoy the cool and fresh air as you desire as this Air Conditioner comes with a remote control that offers smart cooling. Featuring an LCD display, it allows you to control the temperature, the multi-directional cooling swing for an all round cooling, the health airflow for optimum air quality circulation as well as the lock for a fixed air flow. The Turbo Cool Haier Air Conditioner uses a smooth and high end motor for operating on a lower noise level to enable you to experience an enriching cooling experience without interrupting your daily activities. Built with a highly efficient grooved copper condenser and air duct, you can now get super fast cooling within one minute by pressing the TURBO button on the remote control. Instant chill under a minute!
Cons: None
6. AmazonBasics 1.5 Ton 3 Star 2021 Inverter Split AC, White
Features:
- Split 1.5 Ton air conditioner with inverter compressor that has variable tonnage technology for faster cooling; suitable for medium sized rooms (<180 sq. ft.)
- 3 Star BEE Rating with Power Saving Mode and an ISEER rating of 3.98 (better than industry benchmarks)
- 100% Copper Condenser with extended lifespan to ensure that the air conditioner is protected in all weather conditions
- Multiple Operating modes like auto mode, fan mode, dry mode and sleep mode for specialized needs
- Warranty: 1 year product and 5 years on compressor. For claiming warranty, A) Go to ‘Your orders’ section, B) select the product, C) Click on Get product support and D) schedule an appointment. No need to call anyone and wait in a queue. Hassle free process. Paperless Experience with complete visibility on every step of your warranty claim
- During installation, in case there is requirement for pipe extension to connect indoor & outdoor unit, kindly ask the technician to do a gas refill for effective cooling
- Four Stage Filtration System with micro dust anti-bacterial filters to keep out both visible & invisible dust & other pollutants, making the air healthier to breathe
Pros: AmazonBasics brings to you a range of high quality air conditioners at great value. The 1.5 Ton 3 Star AC is equipped with a Power Saving Mode and an ISEER rating of 3.98 to beat the summer heat effectively and economically. The anti bacterial filter and anti fungal function keeps out dust and other pollutants providing healthier air during summers. The 100% Copper Condenser with Blue Fin coating and extended lifespan ensures that the air conditioner is protected in all weather conditions. Ideal for medium sized rooms, AmazonBasics air conditioners feature a four-stage filtration system and various operating modes like dry mode, auto mode, sleep mode to cater to all your cooling needs.
Cons: None
7. AmazonBasics 1 Ton 3 Star 2020 Split AC with Four Stage air filtration (Copper, White)
Features:
- Split 1 Ton air conditioner with non-inverter compressor suitable for small sized rooms (<110 sq. ft.)
- 3 Star BEE Rating with Power Saving Mode and an ISEER rating of 3.56 for higher energy savings
- Higher Airflow Volume allows cool air to reach all corners making it more effective in high temperatures
- 100% Copper Condenser with extended lifespan to ensure that the air conditioner is protected in all weather conditions
- After Sales Service present in 347 cities / 13868 pincodes. Cashless and Paperless Warranty Process
- Warranty: 1 year product and 5 years on compressor; For claiming warranty, A) Go to ‘Your orders’ section, B) select the product, C) Click on Get product support and D) schedule an appointment. No need to call anyone and wait in a queue. Hassle free process. Paperless Experience with complete visibility on every step of your warranty claim.
Pros: AmazonBasics brings to you a range of high quality air conditioners at great value. Get higher energy savings with a 3 Star BEE Rating with Energy Saving Mode and an ISEER rating of 3.56 (better than industry benchmarks). Higher Airflow Volume allows cool air to reach all corners making it more effective in high temperatures. 100% Copper Condenser with Blue Fin coating and extended lifespan ensures that the air conditioner is protected in all weather conditions. Ideal for small sized rooms, AmazonBasics air conditioners have a four stage filtration system and anti-fungal function providing healthier air to breathe.
Cons: None
8. Croma 1 Ton 5 Star Split Inverter AC (Copper, CRAC7704, White) with Free Installation
Features:
- Capacity: 1 Ton Suitable for 150 Sq Ft. sized rooms; Energy Rating: 5 Star, ISEER Value – 4.68, Annual energy Consumption – Units
- 100% Copper Condenser & Evaporator Coil with Blue Evaporator Fins; ensures an enhanced performance and longevity; R32 – Eco Friendly Refrigerant Gas, No Ozone depletion potential and low global warming
- Energy saving modes (ECO); Other Modes – Dry & Cool Mode; 2 way Air Swing (Up/Down); Self Diagnosis; On-Off Indicator; Refrigerant Leakage Detector; Auto Restart
- Included in the box: Indoor Unit (80 W X 23.5 D X 29.5 H)in cm, Outdoor Unit (78W X 24.1 D X 55.7 H) in cm, Remote Control, User Manual
- Warranty: 1 year on Product, 1 year on condenser, 10 (1 + 9) years on compressor
Pros: Copper is a much better alternative than aluminum. Copper coil is efficient, durable and easy to maintain since copper does not corrode as easily with the passage of time as aluminum coil does. This Croma AC has a copper coil condenser. The copper coil ensures faster cooling and longer life of the air conditioner. Blue Fins act as an anti-corrosive shield that helps in protecting the heat exchangers from harsh climatic conditions. It increases the cooling performance, durability and long term life of the air conditioner; protecting it against rust, dust, salt and water. This AC comes with an R-32 refrigerant which makes it a greener alternative to the regular AC refrigerant. R-32 is less toxic, has no ozone depletion potential and is easier to reuse and recycle. Also using the R-32 refrigerant helps in reducing the size of the outdoor units of the AC, which enables us to place the unit in a hassle-free manner and to save a good deal of space. This Split Inverter AC boasts an ISEER rating of 4.68 star, making it best in class energy efficient AC. While the star rating reduces after each year, but the 5 star rating of this Croma AC will be continued in 2021 also, so you don’t have to worry about enormous electricity bills this year or the next.
9. Godrej 1.25 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (AC 1.25T GIC 15STC3-WTA Split, Copper, Tri-Filter Air Purification System, White)
Features:
- Split Ac with inverter compressor: variable speed compressor which adjusts power depending on heat load. It is most energy efficient and has lowest-noise operation
- Capacity: 1.2 Ton suitable for medium sized rooms (Upto 150 square feet)
- Energy rating: 3 star, Annual energy consumption: 899, ISEER value: 3.75
- Warranty: 1 year on product, 1 year on condenser, 10 years on compressor
- Special Features: This Ac comes with Inverter compressor, , Active Carbon Filter , Anti Bacterial & Dust Filter, R32 refrigerant, silent operation
Pros: Featuring smart diagnosis that can depict a malfunction or a fault in the AC through an error code displayed on the display panel. Designed to prevent Rust and corrosion, Bluefin Copper Evaporator along with Golden Fin Anti-Corrosion Condenser ensures durability and heavy duty performance for uninterrupted powerful cooling. Godrej AC’s operate on a lower noise level to provide you a comfortable cooling experience without ruining your sleep.
Cpns: None
10. Sanyo 1 Ton 5 Star Inverter Split AC (Copper, 2020 Model, SI/SO-10T5SCIC White)
Features:
- Split AC with latest inverter compressor: Variable speed inverter compressor which adjusts power depending on heat load. It is most energy efficient and has lowest-noise operation
- Capacity: 1.0 Ton. Suitable for compact sized rooms (Upto 120 sq ft)
- Energy Rating: 5 Star. Annual Energy Consumption: 591.41 Units. ISEER Value: 4.65
- Warranty: 1 year on product, 1 year on condenser, 5 years on compressor
- 100% copper condenser coil: Better cooling and requires low maintenance
- Special Features: Glacier mode for instant cooling. In-built PM 2.5 filter and anti-dust filter which purifies air and improves air quality
- Cools even at 52˚C. Cooling capacity: 3550W. Noise level: 40 db. Stabiliser free operation (100V-290V)
Pros: Enjoy life long comfort with Sanyo Inverter ACs that feature 100% pure copper coils for faster heat transfer and resistance to corrosion. Ergonomically designed new remote featuring glow-in-the-dark Temperature Control buttons for ease of operation. Ensure superior protection against rust and salt damage with corrosion resistant hydrophyllic fins that promises longer condenser life. Caring for your comfort while caring for the planet. Sanyo Inverter ACs come with the latest environment friendly R32 Refrigerant that protects the condenser from accidental fire while ensuring zero damage to the ozone layer. Enjoy a good night every night with your Sanyo Inverter AC that auto-adjusts temperature for a comfortable sleep. Save more on power bills with energy-efficient Sanyo Inverter ACs that boast higher ISEER ratings. Now stay cool without burning a hole in your pocket.
Cons: None
