Heatwave In India: Best Inverter Air Conditioners Under Rs 40,000 To Cut Electricity Expense

ACs are in fact, the best way to deal with the heat, but purchasing and running them is an expensive affair. 

Given the extreme heat, it is likely that users will run ACs for hours and that also means a significant increase in electricity consumption. Image: Getty

New Delhi: We all know that this year northern India was struck by blistering heat weeks earlier than usual and that also means the country's air conditioner manufacturers are looking at record sales. It is important to set up air conditioners properly if one is living in the northern belt of the country that is witnessing extreme heat this year or other hot and humid parts of India. Air conditioners or ACs are in fact, the best way to deal with the heat, but purchasing and running them is an expensive affair. 

Given the extreme heat, it is likely that users will run ACs for hours and that also means a significant increase in electricity consumption. AC manufacturers have introduced models with 5-star ratings that are touted to consume less energy. Also, there are inverter air conditioners that claim to reduce electricity consumption -- it is said that inverter ACs consume very less energy, thanks to the variable speed compressor. We have compiled a list of 5-star and inverter air conditioners to help with your cooling needs.

Blue Star 1.5 ton 5-star inverter split AC

Priced around Rs 45,990, the Blue Star 1.5 ton 5-star split AC comes with a copper condenser coil that claims to provide better cooling with low maintenance. It is bundled with a 10-year warranty on the inverter compressor as well.

Panasonic 1 ton 3-star inverter split AC

The Panasonic 1 Ton 3 Star Inverter Split AC costs around Rs 35,990 and comes with a rotary compressor, and has a cooling capacity of 3500-watt. It also has a copper condenser. The 3-star AC offers an approximate coverage area of 130 square feet. It comes with a 12-month warranty.

Voltas Magnum 1 ton 3-star inverter split AC

The Voltas Magnum 1 Ton 3-star inverter split AC costs Rs 31,990 and features BLDC rotary compressor and copper condenser. This 3-star AC offers an approximate coverage area of 130 square feet. It comes with 12 months warranty and 10 years compressor warranty.

Lloyd 1.25 ton 3-star inverter split AC

Priced at Rs 32,990, Lloyd 1.25 ton 3-star inverter split AC also comes with a rotary compressor and copper condenser. This air conditioner offers an approximate coverage area of 150 square feet and is bundled with a 12 months warranty.

Haier CleanCool 1 ton 3-star inverter split AC

Haier CleanCool 1 ton 3-star inverter split AC is priced at Rs 31,390 and comes with dual rotary compressor. It has a cooling capacity of 3600-watt, and has a copper condenser.