{"id":2949,"date":"2019-08-22T11:00:09","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T05:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikroy.com\/blog\/?p=2949"},"modified":"2021-06-25T13:57:11","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T07:57:11","slug":"ac-buying-guide-inverter-vs-non-inverter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bikroy.com\/en\/ac-buying-guide-inverter-vs-non-inverter\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Buying Guide: Inverter vs Non-Inverter"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that hot part of summer and some days just seem to be unbearable. You open the windows hoping to let the breeze in, but when the weather app on your phone reads \u201cfeels like 45\u2070C\u201d, you instantly know that there are no winds today to come to rescue you. <\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe it\u2019s time to buy that new air conditioner you\u2019ve been eyeing for a while now. On a day like this, that doesn\u2019t sound like such a bad idea. But before you grab your wallet and head down to the nearest electronics store, it might help to learn a thing or two about ACs to help you with your buying decision. <\/span><\/p>\n

How an air conditioner works<\/span><\/h2>\n

The mechanism of an air conditioner is simpler than you might expect. In a nutshell, it takes in the air from a room, cools it by passing it through an evaporator, and blows it back into the room. A common misconception prevails that ACs take air from the outside unit, but in reality, they just work with the internal air.<\/span><\/p>\n

Along with an evaporator, an AC also has a compressor to cool the gas in it, which in turn cools the incoming internal air from the room. AC compressors traditionally switch on or off automatically at intervals, or in ACs with new inverter technology, operate constantly at varying speeds. In both types, the compressor basically tries to maintain a steady temperature in the room.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inverter or non-inverter?<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Inverter<\/p>\n

With the advent of new technology, we often get improved systems in existing products. The new inverter ACs are becoming more popular lately, and the question arises as to whether or not they are generally better than the old-fashioned non-inverter ACs. Let\u2019s have a look.<\/span><\/p>\n

A non-inverter AC has a compressor running at a fixed speed, which means the room will keep getting colder if the compressor is left turned on. The AC maintains the user\u2019s desired temperature by simply turning off the compressor when it\u2019s too cold, and then back on when it\u2019s too warm compared to the user\u2019s setting.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, an inverter AC will have its compressor operating continuously, and instead of switching it off, it will gradually slow it down or speed it up to maintain the desired temperature. Evidently, inverter ACs can more accurately maintain a steady temperature and hence are far more comfortable for those sensitive to even the mildest fluctuations. <\/span><\/p>\n

They also consume less electricity since they completely avoid having to switch on a powerful compressor every few minutes. Though it seems like an inverter is the best way to go, here is a full list of pros and cons for both types of ACs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inverter AC:<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Advantages <\/b><\/td>\nDisadvantages<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Eco-friendly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Slower cooling to save energy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Saves money on use due to less power consumption<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Relatively expensive repair and maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Makes little or no sound<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Expensive to buy than non-inverter ACs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Efficient cooling\/heating<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • No voltage fluctuation caused by the compressor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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