Intro – Choosing Air Conditioners
Shopping for a new air conditioner can be a daunting task. With so many options on the market, it can be difficult to determine which one is right for your home or business needs. In this article, we will compare Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric air conditioners, comparing their features and heating and cooling capabilities in order to help you make an informed decision. We will look at seven points to consider when selecting the best option for your environment.
Choosing an air conditioner can be daunting, so we’ve made a quick list to make you life a little easier during the consideration process. Both Mitsubishi and Daikin are very good brands, and Coalfields Climate Control recommends both in different situations. In this blog post, we will be comparing Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric air conditioners so you can evaluate which is the better choice for you.
There are many air conditioner brands and options to choose from. However, two of the most popular brands are Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric. Daikin is a Japanese company that has been making air conditioners for over 50 years. Mitsubishi Electric is also a Japanese company that has been making electronics for over 100 years.
Overview of Daikin vs Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioners
Both brands have a reputation for quality, but which is the better choice?
Here is a quick overview of each brand:
Daikin
- Established in 1924
- World’s largest manufacturer of air conditioners
- Has over 70,000 employees worldwide
- Sells products in 140 countries
Mitsubishi Electric
- Established in 1921
- One of the world’s leading manufacturers of electrical and electronic products
- Has over 200,000 employees worldwide
Efficiency Ratings
The efficiency of an air conditioner is important because it determines how much energy the unit will use. The higher the efficiency, the less energy the unit will use and the lower your utility bills will be. Daikin and Mitsubishi electric air conditioners both have high efficiency ratings.
Daikin units have a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of up to 28 while Mitsubishi units have a SEER of up to 30.5. In terms of annual fuel utilisation efficiency (AFUE), Daikin units have ratings of up to 98 percent while Mitsubishi units have ratings of up to 96 percent.
Warranty Coverage – Daikin Vs Mitsubishi
When it comes to warranty coverage, both Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric offer great options.
Daikin Warranty
Daikin offers a standard 5-year warranty on all of its air conditioners.
Mitsubishi Warranty
Mitsubishi Electric offers a 7-year warranty on its units.
Size Does Count
Both Mitsubishi and Daikin offer 1.5-tonne ACs, which should be sufficient to cool a medium-sized room or area. However, it’s important to ensure that the AC’s cooling capacity matches the size of the room or area it will be installed in because if it is too small, it may struggle to cool the room effectively, while if it is too large, it may cool the room too quickly without removing enough humidity, leading to discomfort and wasted energy.
The following table summarizes the guidelines for selecting the appropriate room air conditioning unit size (in meters per square foot) for a 1.5 ton air conditioning unit:
| Room Size (Square Feet) | Recommended AC Unit Size (in kW) |
|---|---|
| Up to 150 | 3.5 (1.0-tonne) |
| 150 to 250 | 5.0 (1.5-tonne) |
| 250 to 350 | 6.0 (1.75-tonne) |
| Larger than 350 | 7.0 (2.0-tonne) or larger |
Technical staff opinions
- Mitsubishi Electronics’ temperature control design for many models allows the system to cool to a minimum of 67 degrees