Which aircon is the best?

How to buy the best aircon in 2024?

Is one of your good intentions for the year sleeping better or feeling more comfortable? Let an aircon help you with this! There are so many aircons available in South Africa and we will share with you some tips and tricks on how to find the best aircon of 2024 for your house.

We will also share what we think is the best air conditioner of 2024!

What to look for when buying an aircon

Contrary to popular belief, air conditioners are not only about price! When you purchase a car you look at the price, the model, the fuel consumption, the comfort, and so on… Why wouldn’t you do the same for your aircon? Chances are high that your aircon with outlive your car. Put your trust in Verda Vento, and we will guarantee you an aircon with a minimum price difference that will save you money for the rest of your life.

Below is a list of all important factors to consider when you purchase your aircon in 2024:

Energy Consumption

If you look at the total lifetime of your equipment, the electricity cost comprises of 80% of the total cost of your aircon. With rising electricity prices, this means it is the most important factor to look at when you purchase your aircon in 2024. At Verda Vento we do this automatically with for you, but if you are comparing other aircon brands we will explain you why you should look at the seasonal efficiency of your air conditioner.

Does your installer not know the seasonal efficiency or does that specific aircon brand not publish it? In that case those should be alarm signals and you should avoid that brand.

What are seasonal efficiencies and where can I find this information?

Seasonal Efficiency (abbreviated in databooks as SEER for cooling and SCOP for heating) shows how efficient your aircon is. The higher this figure, the lower your electricity consumption.

Not all manufacturers publish this information as some prefer to withhold this info from the consumer. That is why we only work with brands that offer an honest and open communication towards their customers. Ask your installer or manufacturer for the SEER or SCOP value of your next air conditioner in 2024.

When you get a quote on the Verda Vento website, you are also able to download the databook. We’ve added an example below of where you can find the seasonal efficiencies of your aircon:

When you are buying an air conditioner, compare the seasonal efficiency values with each other from the databooks. Even a difference of 10% in electricity consumption of your air conditioner can mean a big change in what you will pay over the course of the lifetime of your aircon.

Quality of the air conditioner

Aircons should be made to last for at least 10 years. At Verda Vento we believe in long-lasting equipment and that is why we promote only the highest-quality brands. Established brands such as Daikin prove that they can combine high quality at a correct price that will keep you cool or warm over the years. If an air conditioner is 50% cheaper, try to figure out where that price difference comes from. Are you jeapordizing the quality of the air conditioner? Are you perhaps paying less for your purchase, but paying more on the electricity bill?

If you don’t want to worry about this, choose Verda Vento for peace of mind. We evaluate the best brands for all our customers automatically and propose the best aircon solution in 2024.

Noise Levels

Air conditioning is not only about cooling or heating, but it’s about increasing your comfort. One factor to take into account when buying an air conditioner is how noisy the unit is. Every aircon manufacturer has to publish the sound levels of its aircon and you can easily find those back in the aircon databooks on our website. The sound your next air conditioner makes is definitely important when you purchase it for your bedroom or study as these are the moments you would definitely want a quiet unit. On top of that, check if the aircon unit provides a sleep function. This will allow the HVAC system to operate at a very low fan speed to provide you cooling or heating, while it keeps the noise levels very low.

At Verda Vento we focus on units that have a low noise level to ensure you have the best comfort.

Impact on the environment

We believe that all our customers should be informed completely on their environmental impact when they purchase an aircon. We have only one planet and all of us need to work together to preserve it for the future generations. When you buy at Verda Vento we offer you a choice in the most environmental friendly aircons on the market. We inform you on the Total Equivalent Warming Impact (TEWI) when you are comparing aircons with each other as seen below:

Warranty

We hope it doesn’t come to this, but in case you have any defects, the warranty specific to your product will apply. The warranty per unit is different and also depends on the installer. Some brands offer up to 10 years warranty, but most of the time this is on components that rarely break down or warranty conditions that are very strict. We work together with long-established brands in South Africa that have enough spare parts in stock so we can help you on time. A combination of good maintenance and a good installation will prevent you ever needing your warranty and will give you complete peace of mind.

Our minimum warranty is 3 years if the aircons are maintained by a Verda Vento approved installer.

Installer

As an air conditioner is a highly technical product, it also requires specialized installation. A good installer should always ensure proper vacuuming of the pipes, use copper piping and ensure long-lasting brackets. Never buy a unit without installation, nor trust sites that sell you aircons without installation. These sites are about box-moving, rather than caring about your aircon installation.

There is one Verda Vento promise that we live by. We do not save on the quality of our installation.

Price

And then ofcourse the price is important when you buy a aircon in 2024. You want to pay a correct price ensuring you have all the above factors included in your next aircon. The algorithm at Verda Vento will take all of these factors, including price, into account when proposing you our suggest solution.

What is the best aircon of 2024?

If you are looking to buy an air conditioner in 2024, we believe the best choice of aircon would be the Daikin Emura. The revamped design unit of Daikin is the perfect combination of technology, design and comfort. Beautiful and intelligent design that suits your interior: high-end yet affordable and winner of the iF DESIGN AWARD and Red Dot Product Design Award 2022. Daikin Emura will even make your walls proud!

Energy consumption

The Daikin Emura has a top of the range performance, that gives you the ultimate comfort at the lowest electricity cost. The Daikin heat pump with Bluevolution technology has a highly efficient compressor with R-32 (the refrigerant of the future), saving you every every day compared to traditional air conditioners.

Best-in-class performance, with seasonal efficiency values up to A+++ in cooling and heating, resulting in low running costs. A real energy-saver!

Noise Levels

The unit has a specially designed fan that optimises the airflow for high performance levels at low sound levels. This makes the Daikin Emura practically inaudible in any operating mode.

Environmental Impact

Thanks to its next-generation refrigerant R-32 refrigerant, Daikin Emura reduces its impact on the environment with a lower GWP (Global Warming Potential), R-32  lower CO2 emissions and at the same time reduces your electricity usage.

Warranty

The unit comes standard at 3 years warranty, but given the build quality of the unit it will last you a life-time.

Summary: Ready to buy the best aircon in 2024?

In this blogpost we have given you an overview of what is important to take into account to buy the best aircon in 2024. First and foremost, look at the energy consumption of your air conditioner. Getting an aircon with low electricity consumption will save you much more money than buying the cheapest aircon. On top of that take into account the noise and warranty of your unit to have complete peace of mind. Choose a quality aircon installer that will only promote units that have only the lowest environmental impact (as Verda Vento does). And then lastly look at the price. Look at all the elements and determine for yourself what is worth an air conditioner that will save you energy for 15 years.

Is this all a bit too much for you? Don’t worry!

This is why Verda Vento is so unique. We put all these elements in our smart algorithm and then calculate for you automatically what the best option is. That option will give you peace-of-mind for the upcoming 15 years. That is a Verda Vento promise!