Inverter AC Vs Non-Inverter AC: Have you ever wondered which is the best AC for you, I mean Inverter AC or Non-Inverter AC? You might have no idea or less idea but you should go for Inverter AC due to having extraordinary features than Inverter AC which is what we will discuss in this entire article.
Before buying the AC you must have knowledge about how to buy AC so that you can not feel regret after buying it and you might not think that I wish I had gone through the buying guide before purchasing.
In this article, we are going to explore the difference between the Inverter AC and Non-Inverter AC which is the better, and which one you should buy.
So, without wasting time, Let’s Start!
There are many aspects and features that differ both types of AC from each other, we will see one by one of them.
Inverter AC VS Non-Inverter AC
There are many differences between Inverter AC and non-inverter AC which makes the inverter AC better when we compare both of them I will also educate you on why you should buy the Inverter AC for long-term security in this article.
Operation
In a normal AC i.e. Non-Inverter AC, the compressor runs at a fixed speed which means it cools the room to the desired temperature and cuts off till the room gets warm again.
Hence the temperature of the room gets high, the compressor restarts itself, and this procedure repeats again and again until you switch the AC off.
For example, if you have set the temperature of 250 C, then when the temperature of 250 C is achieved, the compressor located in the outdoor unit stops working.
Again the temperature of the room reaches around 270 C, it starts with a fixed speed to achieve the set temperature by you and it consumes more electricity.
Whereas in an Inverter AC, the compressor runs at a variable speed which means it adjusts with a slower speed when desired or set temperature is achieved and speeds up when the temperature rises.
For example, if you set the 250 C temperature, and soon the 250 C is achieved, the compressor doesn’t entirely stop but it maintains the minimum speed and when the temperature rises more than 260 C, it slowly increases the speed and again makes it up to 250 C.
Energy Consumption
In normal or you can say non-inverter AC, a large amount of power is consumed each time when a compressor restarts and it is due to frequent On and Off of the compressor and that’s why the non-inverter AC consumes more energy.
Whereas the inverter AC consumes less energy, you might be thinking that in the non-inverter AC, the fan in inverter AC runs continuously, then How it consume less energy, right?
The reason behind is that when the compressor restarts itself, the current or electricity or energy required is 3 times higher than the continuously running.
That’s why the normal AC consumes more energy than the inverter AC.
Noise
In the case of normal AC, the outdoor unit of AC creates more noise in comparison to the inverter AC.
The compressor frequently gets on and off which causes the reason of producing the significant noise frequently.
Whereas in the case of inverter AC the compressor motor does not go on and off all the time, so the operation becomes much quieter.
Compressor Auto Shutdown
The compressor of normal AC switches on and off frequently and it works on either full power or no power for maintaining the required temperature of the room.
Whereas in the case of the inverter AC the compressor of AC runs all the time without stopping regularly to regulate the required temperature of the room.
Electricity Bill
I think this is the point that you are looking for in the entire article, and it must be because every cent matters.
The energy consumption in normal AC is high, hence the electricity bill is high and while comparing it with the inverter AC, it uses less energy so that you will get less electricity bill.
You will be surprised that the electricity bill of inverter AC is 30% to 50% less than the normal AC.
Cooling
In normal AC, the cooling is uneven because the compressor of the AC on and off frequently, so it can not maintain the temperature as well as cooling.
Whereas in the case of inverter AC, the compressor runs constantly, and as a result of it, the cooling remains even because the compressor never goes off and the room can be maintained at a constant temperature.
Comfort
In the non-inverter AC, the difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is more and as a result, the comfort level is low.
The difference between the indoor temperature and the set temperature is much less hence the comfort level is very high in comparison to the normal AC.
Compressor Efficiency and Ozon Friendly
In the normal or non-inverter air conditioner, the efficiency is less as compared to the inverter AC.
Most of the normal air conditioners use the R22 Refrigerant which contains HCFC means Hydro Chloro Floro Carbon and an additional chlorine component destroys the Ozone layer of the earth.
Always inquire about the refrigerant used in the system as some installers prefer to continue using the R22 refrigerant with HCFC as it is cheaper than R410A or R32 hence that cost is low.
Most inverter ACs use the R410A or R32 Refrigerant which are Ozon friendly and this refrigerant contains only HFC which is Hydro Floro Carbon and that’s why the inverter AC is the Ozon friendly.
Cost of Normal AC VS Cost of Inverter AC
Normal air conditioners are less costly in comparison to inverter ACs, whereas the inverter ACs are expensive but they are a long-term investment that offers benefits in the form of Low maintenance, Lower power bills, and better performance.
If we take the example of the Daikin brand, the price of 1 Ton-3 star-Copper Coil AC, it starts at Rs. 29,000 where as the inverter AC with the same features starts at Rs. 32,000.
Now the difference between both AC and the difference between the price between both are completely understood.
Conclusion- Which AC You Should Buy?
After reviewing all aspects of both types of AC, it is highly recommended that you buy an inverter AC because it is value for money.
It is very foolishness that we pay more and more electricity bills with the high expense of maintenance to save just some amount which is a one-time expense.