Split Type Aircon: Which is best?

[yenners81]

Re Panasonic Split type inverter models, would anyone know how much a regular cleaning maintenance service would cost? I'm worried about the cost of the freon. I believe this unit uses a different kind of freon and might cost too much.

Also, can the regular aircon cleaners from hole-in-the-wall shops (not the official Panasonic authorized ones) clean this inverter model?


Our old split-type (Koppel) costs around 2500 for a cleaning that involves removing the unit and refilling the freon.

Thanks in advance.

[Javoy]

We have the 1.75HP Panasonic Inverter type aircon bought only last year. Panasonic provided a 1 year free cleaning service (once every 6 months). I asked the guys how much the cleaning service would cost and they said around P850.00.

I don't think there would be any need to refill the freon regularly if the aircon continues to cool properly and there is no leak.

[non-vtec]

we have a couple of split type aircons here in our office. servicing is done every three months. try nyo tumawag dito, Airconvenience 3677589. i think they're also the authorized service center of panasonic.

[vito corleone]

I don't think there would be any need to refill the freon regularly if the aircon continues to cool properly and there is no leak.

+1. . .no need for a freon refill as long as it does not leak

[DON2003]

We have the 1.75HP Panasonic Inverter type aircon bought only last year. Panasonic provided a 1 year free cleaning service (once every 6 months). I asked the guys how much the cleaning service would cost and they said around P850.00.

I don't think there would be any need to refill the freon regularly if the aircon continues to cool properly and there is no leak.

is inverter typr aircon really saves a lot on electricity?

any comment?

how much naman ang maintainance cost? a lot higher than window type?

am Planning to replace my window type

[Javoy]

is inverter typr aircon really saves a lot on electricity?

any comment?

how much naman ang maintainance cost? a lot higher than window type?

am Planning to replace my window type

Hi, I would say that it does save on electricity although I don't track it that closely. Our previous aircon was also a split type (1.5 hp), even though we changed it to a 1.75 hp model, the actual consumption went down. You can also refer to this link for some other discussions on this - http://www.philmug.ph/forum/showthre...ight=panasonic

Sorry, no idea about the maintenance cost comparison. Installation will most likely cost more though due to the piping needed to connect the indoor unit to the compressor.

[wildthing]

ang nakikita ko nga lang disadvantage ng split type ay yun cleaning... kasi napapamessy pa rin is hose siya without removing the unit (mapa condo or house pa yan).... costly naman kung kakalasin kasi yung freon recharging.

[boybi]

We have the 1.75HP Panasonic Inverter type aircon bought only last year. Panasonic provided a 1 year free cleaning service (once every 6 months). I asked the guys how much the cleaning service would cost and they said around P850.00.

I don't think there would be any need to refill the freon regularly if the aircon continues to cool properly and there is no leak.

Yung ibang naglilinis kasi, kinakalas yung indoor unit kaya tinatanggal din yung mga pipings. So kelangan tanggalin muna yung refrigerant kaya need ulit i-refill after installing back the indoor unit and the pipings.

[boybi]

ang nakikita ko nga lang disadvantage ng split type ay yun cleaning... kasi napapamessy pa rin is hose siya without removing the unit (mapa condo or house pa yan).... costly naman kung kakalasin kasi yung freon recharging.

Sa experience ko, hindi naman nagdumi yung paligid ng aircon tuwing nagpapalinis ako ng split type dito sa room. Although nakatulong din siguro na yung placement ng indoor unit is directly above a large window kaya yung tubig diretso sa labas.

[fast lane]

is inverter typr aircon really saves a lot on electricity?

any comment?

how much naman ang maintainance cost? a lot higher than window type?

am Planning to replace my window type

In theory inverter type aircon is more efficient than regular ones(thus matipid), coz it utilizes only the necessary electrical power, thru its variable speed compressor, unlike ung normal na on off lang.

In terms of Electical Power Consumption (Compressor Consumption)

Needed Cooling _____100%______75%______ 50%

Normal_____________100%______100%_____100%

Inverter____________100%______ 75%_____ 50%


as given above kahit 50% lang kailangan mo the compressor will always run at 100% percent to attain a preset temperature unlike the inverter type the compressors varies the speed kung ano lang kelangan palamigin

ang nakikita ko nga lang disadvantage ng split type ay yun cleaning... kasi napapamessy pa rin is hose siya without removing the unit (mapa condo or house pa yan).... costly naman kung kakalasin kasi yung freon recharging.

Yung ibang naglilinis kasi, kinakalas yung indoor unit kaya tinatanggal din yung mga pipings. So kelangan tanggalin muna yung refrigerant kaya need ulit i-refill after installing back the indoor unit and the pipings.

actually you don have to remove the unit for cleaning and dislocate the pipings so long na no leaks as mentioned, andami technique nyan, ung iba nilalagyan lang ng plastic na malaki (ung sa cover sa notebook or libro) then wrap around the unit to catch excess water at shoot na yun sa timba. plus ung ibang tubig will go to the drain system of the aircon

ang importante sa aircon lagi malinis ung daanan ng hangin

try to clean the air filter once in a while or once a week on a sunday maybe

same goes for the car too, dapat malinis lagi ung sa air intake area nung aircon ng car lalo na kung mostly naka recirculate dapat malinis ung mattings mo lagi kundi higop ung alikabok, paktay ang evaporator mo nya, palit agad (moisture + dust sa evaporator = bacteria and disaster hehhhehehehe)

[thebat]

I am reviving this thread since I am in the market for a split type aircon and is very interested in this inverter tech.

Kamusta yung mga panasonic inverter units nyo? Ok ba power consumption nyo and maintenance and all?

Planning to get one na din (2.5hp) laya lang biglang meron na ding inverters ang Kolin, iDec and Carrier so nalilito na ako kung alin sa kanila ang ok bilhin. iDec is selling their 2.5hp for 40,000++.

OT: Ok din kaya yung Panasonic Inverter ref nila? Planning to get their 13cuft ref but still wondering kung ok talaga, malamig, efficient and matipid sa kuryente?

Hope for more of your opinion and reviews etc.

[valskie01]

get the panasonic inverter. IMO they are the first to introduce this tech. plus efficient talaga ang compressor(matsushita) nila compare to others.

[mars131]

I saw a new brand of split type aircon inverter, the MIDEA. Does anyone here know of its performance? It's a lot cheaper than panasonic but it is china made. magtagal kaya ito? may 5 years warranty din sila sa compressor. the srp for midea 2hp is P42,400 while a panasonic 2.5hp is P53,999.00.

Baka merong pwede mag-advice para makadecide ako. Thanks

[vito corleone]

panasonic pa rin for me

we don't know that midea brand. . .if you know anybody who can attest to the reliability of that brand, it's better. . .

you don't know, 2 or 3 years down the line, when the small pain from the pinch brought by buying a split-type air con has long been forgotten, here comes your air con breaking down and needs repair money, plus of course the trouble it will cause you. . .with my experience of using panasonic products, that is unlikely to happen

[mars131]

yes that's true. small price difference in purchase cost could mean a lot when troubles come. Thanks for your opinion. I have decided to purchase panasonic anyway and just haggle for the discount price.

[thebat]

yes that's true. small price difference in purchase cost could mean a lot when troubles come. Thanks for your opinion. I have decided to purchase panasonic anyway and just haggle for the discount price.

Parehas tayo bosing!
I am looking to purchase the Panasonic 2.5 Inverter by end of this month.
Na review ko na din yung iba like iDec (40k but 1 year warranty and heard of bad after sales services) and Kolin. Yung Kolin I heard ok din ang after sales service nila plus they use the same Compressor with Panasonic. Kolin is 49k as against the 53.99K ng Panasonic. I am letting my wife decide between the two na lang .

[Reepicheep]

Hi. I'm getting a Panny 1hp Inverter (CSUS9JKQ). Called up Abenson and they're charging me 31,499 + 4500 for installation (brackets, breaker, etc). Are there other shops where I can get it cheaper?

[chua_riwap]

Up ko lang po.....

What's best for a 35 sq.m room? I'm also inclined on getting this inverter/split type AC. How much HP would be suitable for that size of room?

TIA sa magre-reply.

[safeorigin]

Up ko lang po.....

What's best for a 35 sq.m room? I'm also inclined on getting this inverter/split type AC. How much HP would be suitable for that size of room?

TIA sa magre-reply.

hmmm... about 2.7kW or 3.7HP for a split type AC

[chua_riwap]

hmmm... about 2.7kW or 3.7HP for a split type AC

Huwwwwaww! Parang ang laki naman. Di kaya pwede mga 2.0 or 2.5HP lang?