Buying Split AC help needed

anirudhasarawgi said:

Hi guys,

I need a new split ac and the main priority is low compressor noise. Currently i have Bluestar 1.5 Ton 3 star 2009 model and is giving lots of trouble.

Budget - 45k

Usage - 20hrs per day

inverter or non-inverter

please help me.

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well I have ogeneral, it says "Super Quiet. Super Cool." on the outdoor unit, and its true because i hear no noise except the resonance of the fan rotating causing vibration but its barely noticeable, but there is no compressor noise.
i have both inverter and non inverter model, it apples to all models of ogeneral as they have similar outdoor units

don't know about other brands

any idea about Daikin and LG

anirudhasarawgi said:

inverter or non-inverter

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According to Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) for non inverter air conditioners to qualify for a 5 star rating a minimum cooling performance measured in COP as below is required:

2010-2011 -> 3.1 (W/W)
2012-2013 -> 3.3 (W/W)
2014-2015 -> 3.5 (W/W)
2016-2017 -> 3.7 (W/W)

Some one buys a 5-star rated non inverter air conditioner in 2011 with COP of 3.1.

By 2012 the same AC becomes a 4-star since 5-star now requires 3.3.

By 2014 the same AC becomes a 3-star since 5-star now requires 3.5.

By 2016 the same AC becomes a 2-star since 5-star now requires 3.7.

An inverter AC from a reputed manufacturer released way back in 2011 had a COP of 3.66. Being an inverter AC it will surpass the standards set by 5-star in 2016 to 2017.

Amazing isn't it!!!