Daikin 1.5 Ton Inverter FTKP50PRV16 Split Air Conditioner

Daikin 1.5 Ton Inverter FTKP50PRV16 Split Air Conditioner Overview

Daikin is a Japanese company which set up their manufacturing unit in India in early 2014 and have established themselves in a very short span of time. They work perfectly in all types of extreme weather conditions , whether in hot summers as well as in freezing winters. Buying a right Split air-conditioner for your home is very essential as they provide the ultimate cooling solution to beat the scorching summer heat, avoid sweating and be at comfort. It is the most easiest way of air-cooling and requires minimum installation cost and effort. Unlike window air-conditioners, an additional window is not required in case of split AC's and they also consume less power, hence cutting on your power bills. Daikin AC's have gained popularity and have become an ideal choice for your home, office or workplace to get fresh breeze of cool air as they are not bulky and very effective in keeping your room cool , hence reducing your electricity bills by consuming less power. They can be wall mounted , ceiling mounted as well as provide VRV air-conditioning. Split AC's are very suitable for rooms where windows AC cannot be installed and they also produce less noise than window AC. They are mainly divided into two parts- indoor unit and outdoor unit. The inside unit mainly consists of a rotary compressor and outdoor part has condensing unit and it emits hot air and gases , hence it is normally placed in a balcony and is also heavy in weight. Split AC's are easy to maintain and operate but they require additional ducting while installation, which can not be done without a technical involvement. Initially, they cost more than window AC but in long run, they manage to recover the initial money spent and prove to be beneficial as they are more energy-efficient. While buying a split AC, choose the one with higher energy ratings (high EER) as higher the energy rating, better will be its efficiency. You can choose from among wide range of Daikin AC's which are available in capacity of 1 ton to 2 tonnage as they have high energy rating and provide maximum energy utilisation.

Daikin 1.5 Ton Inverter FTKP50PRV16 Split Air Conditioner has 1.5 ton (5000 W) cooling capacity and have sleek and stylish design with anti-corrosion treatment done so that the outdoor unit does not rust due to bad weather conditions. It requires around 1445 Watt power for efficient functioning and cooling. It comes with a Inverter star rating and EER (Energy Efficiency rating) of 3.46, produces minimal noise of around 40 dB (as high as 45dB and as low as 35dB) and is also equipped with latest and advanced technology like Hermetically Sealed Swing Type compressor and Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM) technology to provide high efficiency and saving electricity during cooling. It is powered with high EER rotary compressor to provide you quick and efficient cooling. It also comes with 4 way air circulation system and throws air upto 614 Cubic Feet per Minute, wide angle louvers and 3-D airflow system along with vertical and horizontal swing functions to provide superb uniform cooling throughout the room. They are technically designed such that they are able to maintain the desired temperature in the room, thus decreasing the humidity in the room and make it fresh and cool and relaxing. The company has provided 5 years of manufacturer warranty for the rotary compressor and 1 year warranty for the plastic body parts.

Design and Various features : This Daikin AC is available in white colour which is quite attractive and comes with certain accessories in the box like remote control with backlight, and drain pipe. Indoor unit weighs around 13 kg with dimensions 110x 239x 310 mm and the outdoor unit weighs around 41 kg having dimensions 845x 300x 595 mm. It also comes with an inbuilt Titanium Apatite Photo catalytic Air-Purifying filter which are quite effective in trapping microscopic particles and dust particles and decomposes odour, hence providing fresh, pure and germ-free environment and smell-proof operation. They have an optional Silver Particle Anti-bacterial Filter which removes harmful bacteria, making air fresh and pure to breathe in the room. It is not affected by power cuts in summers as it works on inverter , hence keeping us calm and cool all the time throughout the summers. Also it is advisable to put 4KVA stabilizer for better life and functioning of air-conditioner and preventing any damage from voltage fluctuations. If starting voltage is around 120V, then triple boost stabilizer is preferred. For consumer's comfort and convenience, it features various operating modes like LCD remote, auto restart, LED temperature display, sleep mode, auto timer mode, standby mode, dual temperature display on AC , power chill operation, remote control with backlight, child lock feature, swing feature, self-diagnosis function and hence providing disturbance-free sleep during the night. You can set the time to switch the AC on or off whenever you want and also set AC at the desired temperature to have comfortable and sound sleep at night. You can avail child lock feature to prevent the child from fiddling with the equipment and with its power chill feature, you can get quick cooling with the fan only. With the multiple mode options, this Daikin AC remains to be a perfect choice for your home or office. LED remote is provided with backlight and glow buttons to ensure its proper functioning even at night.

Strengths of Daikin 1.5 Ton Inverter FTKP50PRV16 Split Air Conditioner are :

1. It is a superb performance AC, energy efficient and Inverter rated split air conditioner, resulting in maximum and quick cooling for longer time even during power cuts.
2. It's indoor unit comes with a steel wall mounted stand which can easily fixed and the outdoor unit is also properly covered with no loose connections.
3. It has rotary compressor with high EER of 3.46 to ensure maximum cooling while consuming less power and uses the environmentally friendly R-32 refrigerant, providing us healthy and cool environment.
4. It has plastic fiber fan which is of high quality and produces minimal noise varying between 35dB to 45dB, hence providing noise-free environment and disturbance free and sound sleep at night.
5. It comes with various mode setting options like swing mode, timer mode, LED display, auto start, self diagnosis feature, 3D air flow and power chill feature to provide pleasure along with quick and efficient cooling to the consumers.
6. It comes with anti-bacterial and air-purifying air filters to refine and purify the air by killing bacteria and trapping microscopic particles, making the environment healthy and germ-free.
7. It is specially designed to have improved power efficiency with its inbuilt Econo Mode that improves its functioning maximising capacity and reducing power consumption.
8. It comes with a child lock feature and is highly beneficial for homes with small children and pets.
9. It is best suited for domestic use like homes as well as commercial usage like hospitals, clinics, hostels, hotel rooms, rented apartments, retail shops, grocery stores etc.

Drawbacks of Daikin split AC are :

1. Indoor unit and outdoor unit of Daikin split air-conditioner are big and bulky in weight.
2. The installation charges are extra and are pretty high around Rs. 2500-3000 for each AC which includes copper pipe and wiring etc which are directly paid to the service engineer.
3. Outdoor unit is provided without a wall stand and drain pipe is also not included in the accessories. This gives additional cost burden on the consumer.

The popular models of Split Air-conditioners in this price range of similar capacity are Daikin 1.5 FTQ50PRV16 Split Air Conditioner, Hitachi 1.2 Ton 5 Star RAU514ITDA Split Air Conditioner, Daikin 1.5 FTC50PRV16 Split Air Conditioner, Daikin 1.8 FTQ60PRV16 Split Air Conditioner , Daikin 1.5 Ton 5 Star FT50MV16 Split Air Conditioner and Daikin 1 Ton Inverter FTKE35 Split Air Conditioner .