Why buy 5 star ac over a 3 star ac?

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Power savings of 5 star ACs over 3 star ACs can be between 13-15 percent. So, there is more importance given to the star rating as it directly influences your monthly electricity bill. The Air conditioner's power consumption is dependent on its star rating. The higher the star rating, the higher is its cooling efficiency with less power than other ACs that have lower rating. A 5 star Ac is costlier than a 3 star or a 2 star AC but the energy efficiency is far more better than 2 star and 3 star ACs. But a 5 star air conditioner will provide the same amount of cooling using lesser power than a 1 star , 2 star or a 3 star air conditioner of same tonnage.

Benefits of using 5 star AC over 3 star AC

  • Low power consumption and great efficiency
  • Reduces montly electricity bills
  • 5-star AC is cheaper in the long run.

    Below is the comparison of ACs of some trusted brands....

    You can see list of our Why buy 5 star ac over a 3 star ac? below, perform Side-by-Side comparison. If you need further help, do have a look at Conzumr Guides and Tips. Alternatively you can view all Air Conditioner to choose your own favourites.


    • An air conditioner is basically a fridge without the insulated box. A fridge only cools the space inside it, but an air conditioner cools the room outside.

    There are many features to look for while buying an ac like type of ac inverter or non-inverter, hot cold feature, tonnage, energy efficient class, various functions, air swing direction etc


    18V IRIS (IY)

    Voltas 18V IRIS (IY)

    3D Airflow, WiFi Control with Smartphone, IR Control with Smartphone

    Hydrophylic Aluminium Fin, Inner Grooved, Dual Temp Display, Cross Flow

    1.5 T 185 JY

    Voltas 1.5 T 185 JY

    1.5 Ton, 5 Star BEE Rating

  • Rated Cooling Capacity: 5050W
  • Rated Current Cooling: 6.3Amps
  • Power Supply: 230V/50Hz/1Phase
  • Noise Level Indoor ≤ 45dB

    • 1.5 T 18 V LY

    Voltas 1.5 T 18 V LY

    Anti Dust, Hydrophylic Aluminium Fin, Vitamin C Filter, Catchein Filter

    Luxury Y Series 1.5 ton air conditioner

    1.5 Ton 185 CYa

    Voltas 1.5 Ton 185 CYa

    Anti Dust, Catechin Filter, Acaro Bacterium(Red), Auto Restart, Dual Temp Display, Fungusproof, Cross Flow Air Vent

    1.5 T 185 CY

    Voltas 1.5 T 185 CY

    Dual Temp. Display, Air Vent, Cross Flow, Hydrophylic Aluminium Fin, Anti Fungal Clean, Fungusproof


    Side by Side comparison

    Alt Model #
    18V IRIS (IY) : 
    1.5 T 185 JY : 185JY
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : 
    Series #
    18V IRIS (IY) : DC Inverter - Iris (Y Series)
    1.5 T 185 JY : Jade - (Y Series)
    1.5 T 18 V LY : DC Inverter - Luxury (Y Series)
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : Classic - 5 Star (Ya Series)
    1.5 T 185 CY : Classic - (Y Series)
    18V IRIS (IY)
    1.5 T 185 JY
    1.5 T 18 V LY
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa
    1.5 T 185 CY
    18V IRIS (IY)
    1.5 T 185 JY
    1.5 T 18 V LY
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa
    1.5 T 185 CY
    Buy Now 18V IRIS (IY)
    Voltas ₹ 53990
    Infibeam ₹ 37722 30% off
    Paytm Mall ₹ 38327 29% off
    SnapDeal ₹ 42398 21% off
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    Buy Now 1.5 T 185 JY
    Paytm Mall ₹ 31968 31% off
    Infibeam ₹ 33696 27% off
    Amazon.in
    Shopclues ₹ 37990 18% off
    Tata Cliq ₹ 45200 2% off
    Voltas ₹ 46290
    SnapDeal ₹ 46290
    FlipKart ₹ 30088.50 35% off
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    Buy Now 1.5 T 18 V LY
    Tata Cliq ₹ 32984 44% off
    Amazon.in
    SnapDeal ₹ 52490 11% off
    Paytm Mall ₹ 52490 11% off
    Shopclues ₹ 59290
    Voltas ₹ 59290
    FlipKart ₹ 39490 33% off
    Infibeam ₹ 40950 31% off
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    Buy Now 1.5 Ton 185 CYa
    Infibeam ₹ 33618 26% off
    Paytm Mall ₹ 35500 22% off
    SnapDeal ₹ 37799 17% off
    Shopclues ₹ 41031 10% off
    Voltas ₹ 45590
    FlipKart ₹ 27354 40% off
    Fabfurnish ₹ 45590
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    Buy Now 1.5 T 185 CY
    Infibeam ₹ 32990 28% off
    Paytm Mall ₹ 34500 24% off
    Amazon.in
    SnapDeal ₹ 39168 14% off
    Tata Cliq ₹ 40490 11% off
    Voltas ₹ 45590
    FlipKart ₹ 33453 27% off
    Croma ₹ 40490 11% off
    Shopclues ₹ 45490
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    Highlights
    AC Type
    18V IRIS (IY) : Split
    1.5 T 185 JY : Split
    1.5 T 18 V LY : Split
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : Split
    1.5 T 185 CY : Split
    18V IRIS (IY) : 1.5 TR
    1.5 T 185 JY : 1.5 TR
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 1.5 TR
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 1.5 TR
    1.5 T 185 CY : 1.5 TR
    A ton is a measurement of heat transfer. One ton is equal to 12,000 BTU's(British thermal unit) per hour. It is derived from the amount of energy that it takes to melt one ton of ice in a twenty four hour period.
    18V IRIS (IY) : Inverter AC
    1.5 T 185 JY : Non-Inverter AC
    1.5 T 18 V LY : Inverter AC
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : Non-Inverter AC
    1.5 T 185 CY : Non-Inverter AC
    Inverter AC:

    An inverter air conditioner consumes much less electricity as compared to non-inverter. An inverter AC means that the compressor is powered by a variable speed drive, which enables the compressor to run at a range of speeds from slow to fast, to match the output required. Inverter air conditioners are able to vary their operating capacity. You would be really surprised to find the amount of money you can easily save by making use of this latest technology. When purchasing an inverter air conditioner.

    There are different types on Inverter ACs like:

    • DC Inverter AC - Converts AC to DC current and then back into AC current. Due to variable frequency, the compressor motor is able to work at variable speed and hence is more efficient that conventional non-inverter or fixed speed ACS.
    • Inverter Heat Pump - It is an inverter AC which pumps out over 3 times more energy than the traditional heat pumps. It is mainly used in Acs which come with both hot and cold feature
    • 3D Inverter AC - It is an inverter AC which has vents on the side that helps in removing hot air and calling the room faster
    • Multi Inverter (Multi Split) - It is an inverter AC which is used in ACs which support different capacity and style indoor units for one single outdoor unit
    Non-Inverter AC: Non inverter or Fixed speed air conditioning deliver a fixed amount of power via a fixed speed. This means the compressor has to stop and start to maintain the desired room temperature. This means that it operates either at full or minimum speed. Switching on this type of unit will start to run on full load thus consuming more power.
    Inverter AC:

    An inverter air conditioner consumes much less electricity as compared to non-inverter. An inverter AC means that the compressor is powered by a variable speed drive, which enables the compressor to run at a range of speeds from slow to fast, to match the output required. Inverter air conditioners are able to vary their operating capacity. You would be really surprised to find the amount of money you can easily save by making use of this latest technology. When purchasing an inverter air conditioner.

    There are different types on Inverter ACs like:

    • DC Inverter AC - Converts AC to DC current and then back into AC current. Due to variable frequency, the compressor motor is able to work at variable speed and hence is more efficient that conventional non-inverter or fixed speed ACS.
    • Inverter Heat Pump - It is an inverter AC which pumps out over 3 times more energy than the traditional heat pumps. It is mainly used in Acs which come with both hot and cold feature
    • 3D Inverter AC - It is an inverter AC which has vents on the side that helps in removing hot air and calling the room faster
    • Multi Inverter (Multi Split) - It is an inverter AC which is used in ACs which support different capacity and style indoor units for one single outdoor unit
    Non-Inverter AC: Non inverter or Fixed speed air conditioning deliver a fixed amount of power via a fixed speed. This means the compressor has to stop and start to maintain the desired room temperature. This means that it operates either at full or minimum speed. Switching on this type of unit will start to run on full load thus consuming more power.
    18V IRIS (IY) : 3.51
    1.5 T 185 JY : 3.53
    1.5 T 18 V LY : -
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 3.51
    1.5 T 185 CY : 3.51
    Energy Efficiency cooling mode value specified by manufacturer. This is the energy efficiency calculated while using the cooling mode of the air conditioner. The higher the EER rating, the more efficient the air conditioner
    18V IRIS (IY) : Cooling Only
    1.5 T 185 JY : Cooling Only
    1.5 T 18 V LY : Cooling Only
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : Cooling Only
    1.5 T 185 CY : Cooling Only
    Cooling Only: It is a great option for keeping the home cooled off during the hot summer days.
    18V IRIS (IY) : 3.51
    1.5 T 185 JY : 3.85
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 3.25
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 3.51
    1.5 T 185 CY : 3.51
    Energy Efficiency cooling mode computed value (This is the calculated EER value, considering the company specified data or info that is claimed by the manufacturer). This value shows the actual deviation of the EER (Calculated/ Computed) from the company specified value of EER.
    18V IRIS (IY) : R22
    1.5 T 185 JY : R22
    1.5 T 18 V LY : R410A
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : R22
    1.5 T 185 CY : R22

    It is a fluid that is used in refrigerators and air-conditioners to remove heat from the inside and throw it out in the atmosphere.

  • R290 - R-290 is a Greenest new hydrocarbon Propane refrigerant which is completely halogen free and hence seems to cause no harm to ozone layer. We have few manufacturers who are using this refrigerant and marketing their models as 7 star. The drawback of this refrigerant is that it is highly flammable and hence need extra security measures which adds to the cost of the air conditioner.
  • R-32 - R-32 efficiently conveys heat, it can reduce electricity consumption up to approximately 10 percent compared to that of air conditioners using refrigerant R-22. R32 is proposed to be used in some ACs which currently uses R410A. It is mildly flammable and has similar performance and operating conditions to R410A. It has a lower global warming potential (GWP) than the commonly used HFCs.
  • R410A - R1410 is the green gas and an environmentally friendly refrigerant which is Non-CFC. That meant in case your system ever leaks, it won't cause any harm to ozone layer. R-410 A refrigerant is better in terms of ‘global warming’, safe and more energy efficient.
  • R22 - R22 is a single hydro-chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) compound. It has low chlorine content but causes ozone depletion. R22 wont be manufactured from year 2010. Only recycled or remaining stock of R22 can be used.
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    Energy Star Rating
    18V IRIS (IY) : 5
    1.5 T 185 JY : 5
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 5
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 5
    1.5 T 185 CY : 5
    Warranty(Months)
    18V IRIS (IY) : 12
    1.5 T 185 JY : 12
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 12
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 12
    1.5 T 185 CY : 12
    Warranty Terms
    18V IRIS (IY) : 1 year warranty on product and 5 years warranty on compressor
    1.5 T 185 JY : 1 year warranty on product and 5 years warranty on compressor
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 1 Year Comprehensive, 5 Years on Compressor
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 1 year warranty on product and 5 years warranty on compressor
    1.5 T 185 CY : 1 year warranty on product and 5 years warranty on compressor
    Classification
    18V IRIS (IY) : High EER Rotary
    1.5 T 185 JY : Rotary
    1.5 T 18 V LY : Rotary
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : High EER Rotary
    1.5 T 185 CY : High EER Rotary
    This is a superior type of a compressor and it compresses air in a confined space. These are more compact, operate quietly, built for continuous operation and typically see less maintenance. The down side is the initial costs are higher. For less than 3 ton these are good options as they don't need high duty cycle and have better energy ratings.
    18V IRIS (IY) : Active Carbon Filter, Anti Fungal, Detachable & Washable Air Filter, Catechin Filter, Dust Filter, Ionizer/Plasma, NANO Filter, Silver Ion, Vitamin C Filter
    1.5 T 185 JY : Active Carbon Filter, Anti-Bacterial Filter, Catechin Filter, Dust Filter, NANO Filter, Silver Ion, Vitamin C Filter
    1.5 T 18 V LY : Anti-Bacterial Filter, Dust Filter
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : Anti-Bacterial Filter, Anti Fungal, Detachable & Washable Air Filter, Catechin Filter, Dust Filter, Silver Ion
    1.5 T 185 CY : Anti-Bacterial Filter, Anti Fungal, Detachable & Washable Air Filter, Catechin Filter, Dust Filter, Silver Ion
    Filter helps to keep the environment clean
    Anti-Bacterial Filter: The anti-bacterial filter keeps you safe and healthy as you breath in only clean, pure air. The titanium apatite photo-catalytic air purifying filter is optional
    Anti-Bacterial Filter: The anti-bacterial filter keeps you safe and healthy as you breath in only clean, pure air. The titanium apatite photo-catalytic air purifying filter is optional
    Anti-Bacterial Filter: The anti-bacterial filter keeps you safe and healthy as you breath in only clean, pure air. The titanium apatite photo-catalytic air purifying filter is optional
    18V IRIS (IY) : -
    1.5 T 185 JY : Hydrophylic Aluminium
    1.5 T 18 V LY : Hydrophylic Aluminium
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : Hydrophylic Aluminium
    1.5 T 185 CY : Hydrophylic Aluminium
    Evaporator fins are located on the evaporator and is function is to t extract heat from the air by thermal energy exchange process that occurs with the surrounding air. Air is blown across the evaporator fins where it is cooled and then sent from the air conditioner through ducts and vents and into various rooms.
    Power and Capacity
    18V IRIS (IY) : 5.05 kW
    1.5 T 185 JY : 5.5 kW
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 5.2 kW
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 5.05 kW
    1.5 T 185 CY : 5 kW
    1 kW = 3412.142 BTU/hr
    18V IRIS (IY) : 850 m3/h
    1.5 T 185 JY : 850 m3/h
    1.5 T 18 V LY : -
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : -
    1.5 T 185 CY : -
    Air flow is a measurement of the amount of air per unit of time that flows through a particular device.
    Air Circulation Rate
    18V IRIS (IY) : -
    1.5 T 185 JY : -
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 24.1 cfm
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : -
    1.5 T 185 CY : -
    Cooling Capacity (Desired)
    18V IRIS (IY) : 
    1.5 T 185 JY : 
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : -
    Air Circulation Rate
    18V IRIS (IY) : 
    1.5 T 185 JY : 
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 0.7 cmm
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : 
    Cooling Capacity
    18V IRIS (IY) : 17231.32 btu/hr
    1.5 T 185 JY : 18766.78 btu/hr
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 17743.14 btu/hr
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 17231.32 btu/hr
    1.5 T 185 CY : 17060.71 btu/hr
    Power (Cooling)
    18V IRIS (IY) : 1438 W
    1.5 T 185 JY : 1430 W
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 1600 W
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 1438 W
    1.5 T 185 CY : 1424 W
    Rated Capacity
    18V IRIS (IY) : -
    1.5 T 185 JY : -
    1.5 T 18 V LY : -
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : -
    1.5 T 185 CY : 5 kW
    Heating Capacity
    18V IRIS (IY) : 
    1.5 T 185 JY : 
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : 
    Power Supply (Volt/Phase/Hz.)
    18V IRIS (IY) : -
    1.5 T 185 JY : 220-240v/1ph/50Hz
    1.5 T 18 V LY : -
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 220-240v/1ph/50Hz
    1.5 T 185 CY : 220-240v/1ph/50Hz
    Running Current - Heating Mode
    18V IRIS (IY) : -
    1.5 T 185 JY : -
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 7.5 A
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : -
    1.5 T 185 CY : -
    Running Current -Cooling Mode
    18V IRIS (IY) : 6.3 A
    1.5 T 185 JY : 6.3 A
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 7.6 A
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 6.35 A
    1.5 T 185 CY : 6.4 A
    Functions
    18V IRIS (IY) : 
    1.5 T 185 JY : 
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : 
    An auto restart facility helps to restore the original setting after a power break.
    Night Glow Buttons on Remote
    18V IRIS (IY) : 
    1.5 T 185 JY : 
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : 
    On/Off Timer
    18V IRIS (IY) : 
    1.5 T 185 JY : 
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : 
    18V IRIS (IY) : 
    1.5 T 185 JY : 
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : 
    The timer button on the remote automatically selects the night set mode, which prevents excessive heating/cooling of the room. The perfect temperature gives you a sound, undisturbed sleep, which keeps you healthy, fresh and ready to go the next day.
    Speed Setting
    18V IRIS (IY) : -
    1.5 T 185 JY : -
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : -
    1.5 T 185 CY : -
    Display
    18V IRIS (IY) : LED
    1.5 T 185 JY : LED
    1.5 T 18 V LY : LED
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : LED
    1.5 T 185 CY : LED
    Security Lock
    18V IRIS (IY) : 
    1.5 T 185 JY : 
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : 
    Turbo Mode
    18V IRIS (IY) : 
    1.5 T 185 JY : 
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : 
    Self Diagnosis
    18V IRIS (IY) : 
    1.5 T 185 JY : 
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : 
    LCD Remote Control
    18V IRIS (IY) : -
    1.5 T 185 JY : -
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : -
    Air Swing
    Auto Air Swing (Up-Down)
    18V IRIS (IY) : 
    1.5 T 185 JY : 
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : 
    General Details
    Front Casing Colour
    18V IRIS (IY) : White
    1.5 T 185 JY : White
    1.5 T 18 V LY : White
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : White
    1.5 T 185 CY : White
    Noise Level
    Indoor - Cooling Noise
    18V IRIS (IY) : 44 dB
    1.5 T 185 JY : 45 dB
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 46 dB
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 37 dB
    1.5 T 185 CY : 41 dB
    Pipe Details
    Grooved Piping
    18V IRIS (IY) : 
    1.5 T 185 JY : 
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 
    1.5 T 185 CY : 
    Accessories
    Accessories
    18V IRIS (IY) : 3.5 m Copper Wire, Remote Control, User Manual
    1.5 T 185 JY : Remote Control, User Manual, Warranty Card
    1.5 T 18 V LY : Remote Control
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : Remote Control, User Manual
    1.5 T 185 CY : 3 m Copper Wire, Drain Pipe, Remote Control, User Manual, Warranty Card
    Weight and Dimensions
    Outdoor unit Weight
    18V IRIS (IY) : -
    1.5 T 185 JY : 35 kg
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 40 kg
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 34 kg
    1.5 T 185 CY : 34.5 kg
    Indoor Unit Weight
    18V IRIS (IY) : 13 kg
    1.5 T 185 JY : 13.5 kg
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 13 kg
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 12 kg
    1.5 T 185 CY : 12.3 kg
    Indoor - Width
    18V IRIS (IY) : 940 mm
    1.5 T 185 JY : 990 mm
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 1095 mm
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 945 mm
    1.5 T 185 CY : 944 mm
    Indoor - Height
    18V IRIS (IY) : 298 mm
    1.5 T 185 JY : 315 mm
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 207 mm
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 210 mm
    1.5 T 185 CY : 213 mm
    Indoor - Depth
    18V IRIS (IY) : 200 mm
    1.5 T 185 JY : 242 mm
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 312 mm
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 300 mm
    1.5 T 185 CY : 300 mm
    Outdoor - Width
    18V IRIS (IY) : -
    1.5 T 185 JY : 840 mm
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 80 mm
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 840 mm
    1.5 T 185 CY : 840 mm
    Outdoor - Height
    18V IRIS (IY) : -
    1.5 T 185 JY : 540 mm
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 300 mm
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 540 mm
    1.5 T 185 CY : 540 mm
    Outdoor - Depth
    18V IRIS (IY) : -
    1.5 T 185 JY : 300 mm
    1.5 T 18 V LY : 590 mm
    1.5 Ton 185 CYa : 300 mm
    1.5 T 185 CY : 300 mm


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