Top 5 inverter ACs (1.5 Ton) available under Rs 35,000

Air conditioners are no longer considered as a luxury in most parts of India with the mercury soaring high with every summer in India. Also, with the likes of Intex and Micromax venturing into the white goods segment in the country, the market has become fiercely competitive. Buyers are spoilt for choice, especially in the affordable range. While power bills are a major concern, consumers are also confused as to whether to opt for the traditional fixed-speed AC models or go for the newer inverter ACs.

Typically, inverter ACs are costlier when compared to its traditional counterpart but promises greater power saving in the long run. Having said that power savings are almost equivalent to the traditional ACs with Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) 4 star rating or above. Also, note that servicing of inverter ACs costs more due to its parts being more expensive than normal ACs.

As far as the capacity (or tonnage) of ACs are concerned, it is always better to opt for a minimum of 1.5 Ton model, given the summers in our country. Split ACs are usually preferred over window ACs as they look good, make less noise and don’t occupy any window in the room.

So, if you are looking to buy an inverter air conditioner with 1.5 Ton cooling capacity for under Rs 35,000, here are five models to look out for. Note that the prices vary from seller to seller. Also, there is an additional cost for installation of split AC models and it is recommended to buy a voltage stabiliser to safeguard the electrical functioning of the compressor.

1) Kenstar 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC, Model- KS4O54.WS1-MDA: Rs 29,999
This Kenstar 1.5 Ton inverter AC with 3 Star BEE rating was launched in 2017 and is available for a best buy price of Rs 29,999. The company claims a low functioning noise level of 35dB and comes with five years warranty on the compressor and a comprehensive one year warranty. The condenser coil is made of copper.

2) BPL 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC, Model- A18KI3C8A: Rs 29,990
Launched in January 2018, the BPL 1.5 Ton Inverter Split AC comes with 3 Star BEE rating and a copper coil-based condenser. It is available for a best buy price of Rs 29,990 with one year warranty of the unit and five years warranty on the compressor. The company claims indoor operating noise levels of around 47 dB.

3) Mitashi 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC, Model- INA318K50: Rs 29,490

Consumer electronics brand Mitashi had launched this AC with model number INA318K50 in January 2018. It is available for a best buy price of Rs 29,490. It offers a dust filter and dehumidifier and has a 3 Star BEE rating. With a copper condenser pipes, there is one year warranty of the unit and five years warranty on the compressor.

4) Godrej 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC, Model- GSC-18-AMINV-3-RWQM: Rs 33,990

The Godrej 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC is among the few models that come with seven years warranty on the compressor. It is available for a best buy price of Rs 33,990. The company claims indoor operating noise levels of around 33 dB. Launched in December 2017, this one too has a copper pipe-based condenser.

5) IFB 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC, Model- IACC18IA3T4C: Rs 34,990

Available for a best buy price of Rs 34,990, the IFB 1.5 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC (Model- IACC18IA3T4C) is launched in 2018 and offers one warranty year on product and fives years on condenser and compressor respectively. This IFB model offer free standard installation and has a 3 Star BEE rating. The indoor operating noise level is 36dB.