Comprehensive buying guide for ACs: How to choose the right cooling companion this summer

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window ACs and split ACs are comparatively expensive. Also read: Best split ACs: 10 perfect picks of April 2024 to keep your home cool during peak summer months Once you are done selecting the air conditioner type, it is time to pick the capacity. ACs come in different sizes according to the cooling capacity.

You must have heard about “ton" when looking for an AC. To make it simpler, this number tells you how powerful the AC is. There are three options to choose from; 1 Ton, 1.5 Ton and 2 Ton.

This also tells you how big of an area the AC can cool down. The table below will make it easier to understand and choose the best option for your space. The price of the AC also increases quickly when moving to an AC with high tonnage.

Now, once you are familiar with the capacity and how to choose the right one, let's try to break down energy ratings. Also read: Best 1.5 ton split AC to chill like a pro: Top 10 energy-efficient models with powerful cooling Inverter ACs cool down a large room faster than ACs with fixed speed. This inverter technology is mostly associated with split ACs but the latest window ACs also come with this technology.

Inverter ACs are more efficient than the non-inverter ones because they use the Variable Frequency Drive technology to control the compressor's speed. This simply means that a 2-ton inverter AC automatically dials down the speed of the compressor to 1 ton or 1.5 ton when needed. This directly affects the total power consumption of the AC and saves you money on electricity bills.