Are Daikin ACs worth the premium?

[Sushubh]

I am considering getting a three star 1.8T unit from Daikin to replace my aging 2T Carrier AC.
I have just checked the prices online. I believe it would cost me in the range of 40-45K depending upon the source.
The 5 star model costs around 8-10K more.
Wanted an idea if it is worth it. Assuming it would last me at least 10 years, I would not mind paying a premium over Hitachi or other brands.

 

[DNA_Uncut]

^ Star rating for inverter models?

 

[manu1991]

Do inverter AC's have star ratings?

 

[ashish]

Nope inv don't have star ratings. Got mixed up with Daikin quotes admin had written in previous page

 

[Sushubh]

Final cost would touch 55k I think. It better be worth it :-\

 

[xyx2000]

How did 46k turn into 55k?

 

[ashish]

Including installation i think. then also if you include the l-bracket & a wire connecting idu & odu and other petty accessories, installation should not go above 3000

 

[igloo]

2500 for installation + 2500 for stablizer + copper piping @ 500 per meter.

 

[Sushubh]

they are charging a bit more for stablizer. and then there is stand and installation. and then the pipes etc. i guess the discount i was getting on the AC is being extracted through the stablizer

 

[ashish]

if you are buying inverter ac then it is not advisable to use stablilizer with inverter technology coz [color=rgb(51,51,51);font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;font-size:13px;]It comes with a supply box which supposedly converts Supply AC to DC then again converts it to Variable Freq (Controlled) AC[/color]

 

[Sushubh]

:-\ they would know about it right?