Air conditioners, like other electronic appliances, have become smarter. They not only keep your home cool, but also work as a heater, improve the air quality that you breathe and manage the heat that is generated by other appliances. Therefore, it is a good idea to replace your old AC or buy a new one if you haven’t in the past few years. With a wide variety of brands and models available, you need to know the important factors that you should consider when choosing the best AC for your home.

The good news is that you can purchase any AC without worrying about the price and make it easy on your pocket by shopping for it on the EMI Network on easy EMIs starting at Rs.999. On this network, you can buy an AC on No Cost EMI without paying anything upfront. No matter whether you want a window AC, split AC or an inverter AC, you will find plenty of options at the EMI Network, as this expansive shopping network is spread across 1,300+ cities with more than 60,000 online and offline partners.

You can make the purchase more affordable by dividing the price into No Cost EMIs by using the EMI Network Card. With this card you can get access to funds up to Rs.4 lakh for your purchase and repay it over a tenor of 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 or 24 months. Also, you can avail exciting discounts and deals on your AC purchase. To add more convenience, you can shop online in few clicks or visit a partner store that is just around the corner.

Now that you where to shop for you AC, read on to know how you can find the right one.

How to choose the right AC?

Find out the type of AC that fulfils your needs

First you need to decide whether you need a window AC, a centralised AC, a portable AC or a split AC. You can decide this based on your budget, room type and room dimensions. If you prefer easy-to-move models opt for a portable AC, and go for a window AC if you are looking for a cost-efficient one. However, buy a split AC if you want a model that makes minimal noise and offers better efficiency.

Know the right AC capacity

The capacity of the AC that you should choose depends on the size of the room where you want to fit the AC. Finding the right capacity AC will assure you of uniform and ideal cooling without putting strain on the AC. Roughly, you can say that an area measuring 120–140 sq. ft. needs a 1-ton AC, measuring 150–180 sq. ft. needs a 1.5-ton AC and measuring 180–240 sq. ft. needs a 2-ton AC.

Check energy efficiency

Given the frequent electricity rate hikes, choosing an energy-efficient AC model is your best bet. Every AC these days comes with star ratings that map the energy efficiency offered by the model, known as EER, and this is one feature you simply can’t ignore. To save energy and reduce your AC bill, select an AC that has a higher number of stars. This is because higher the stars, the lesser will be the AC’s energy consumption and vice versa.

Learn about all the other features

Now-a-days ACs are useful all year round and so, check if you want a basic AC or a multipurpose one. Apart from this check the noise levels of the model. This noise level should preferably range between 19 and 60 decibels. Other features that you can consider while choosing an AC are its dehumidification mode, auto restart facility, sleep mode, and swing option. An AC that comes with these features will offer more convenience as compared to a standard model.

Check its pricing

Price will always play an important factor when making a purchase, but remember that exceptional features and a high star rating will always hike up your AC’s price. Thus, you should make a budget and then look for an AC accordingly. Alternatively, you can just select the AC without worrying about its price tag and then purchase it from the EMI Network. After all, the high one-time investment will save you from paying exorbitant electricity bills in the long run.

Best AC brands of 2019 that you can consider buying

Lloyd air conditioners

Lloyd is one of the leading manufacturers of home appliances in India and is known for its air conditioners that give you an unparalleled cooling experience. These ACs are specially designed for efficient cooling and incorporate features such as Wi-Fi control, 4D air suction and low-noise technology. Lloyd offers wide array of ACs in various capacities and designs to suit your requirements. You can consider buying Lloyd ACs as they are not only affordable, but also come equipped with the latest features. The top models you can choose to buy are the 1.5-ton split AC (LS18I53ID) and 1-ton split AC (LS12I31AB).

O General air conditioners

O General ACs have a reputation for being energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and effective, offering quick cooling even at high temperatures. Different types of O General ACs include window ACs, split-cooling ACs, inverter ACs, and hot and cold inverter split ACs. These variants come in different tonnage capacities such as 1, 1.2, 1.5 and 2 tons. Common features of these ACs include the auto restart option, quiet functioning, sleep timer and moisture removal technology. These ACs also come with a large power diffuser and are capable of providing 3D double auto swing, horizontal, and vertical airflow. All these features provide high air quality, without much noise.

Armed with this information, you can easily find the perfect cooling solution for your home. Once you have decided which AC to buy, head to the EMI Network and complete your purchase. Check your pre-approved offer from Bajaj Finserv to get started instantly. Moreover, note that you can also avail a pre-approved offer for a home loan, personal loan, business loan, EMI finance and other financial services when you approach Bajaj Finserv. This helps you expedite your access to finance no matter what the situation.