Difference between 3-star and 5-star AC: Which one should you buy this summer?

What is a star rating system?

A star rating system depicts the energy efficiency of an electrical appliance. The higher the number of stars, the more efficient it is. The star rating system was devised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) India, with a range of 1 to 5 stars. This system ensured that the energy efficiency of appliances was easily understood by the common man.

A star rating takes two parameters in to account:
1. The cooling capacity, which is a measure of its ability to cool a room. This is expressed in British Thermal Units (BTU)

2. The Energy Efficiency Rating (EER), which is the amount of cooling it can provide using a certain amount of power

The highest star rating of an air conditioner or any electronic device is 5, and the lowest star rating is 1. A 5-star air conditioner 5 will cool your room in the most efficient manner. To elucidate, this rating means that a 5-star AC will cool a particular room faster, while using lesser electricity than a 3-star AC.

Additional Read: How to Select Best Air Conditioner for Home

How does knowing your AC’s star rating help?

An AC is not a one-time investment but has substantial recurring costs in the form of monthly or bi-monthly electricity bills. In a country as hot as India, a high electricity bill that can derail your budget is always a possibility. A star-rated appliance, like an AC, allows you to save on electricity costs more efficiently.

Comparing 3-star ACs and 5-star ACs

The star rating of an electrical appliance is quantified in the form of Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER). A 3-star AC has an EER that ranges between 2.9 to 3.09 and a 5-star AC has an EER of 3.3 or above.

In monetary terms, the difference between 3-star and 5-star AC is that if the monthly electricity bill of a household with a 3-star AC is Rs.580, keeping all variables constant, a 5-star AC would result in a bill of Rs.500. Therefore, the total cost of ownership (TCO) of a 5-star AC is lower in the long run as compared to that of a 3-star AC.

Buying an AC online

While buying a low-rated AC may require a lower payment upfront, a 5-star AC helps you save in the long run, via lower electricity bills. With financing from Bajaj Finserv, you can easily get a 5-star AC on affordable EMIs and say goodbye to high electricity bills.

Shop for the best 5-star air conditioners from the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network and get up to 100% finance on your purchase. Just visit any of the 60,000 partner stores, online or offline, select your product and use your EMI Network Card to pay. If you don’t have an EMI Network Card, you can apply for one online or submit your documents at any your nearest partner store to get instant, in-store financing.

Now’s the best time to shop for a quality AC, as you buy ACs on EMIs starting at just Rs.1,999, you can also get Insta Credit of up to Rs.5,000 in your Bajaj Finserv Wallet when you buy an AC that costs Rs.20,000.

What’s more, you can buy your AC even more conveniently with a pre-approved offer from Bajaj Finserv. Besides EMI finance, you can also use your pre-approved offer to simplify the process of availing a personal loan, business loan, home loan, etc.