3-star Acs Vs 5-star Acs- 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 the range from 1 star 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 of any electronic device is 5 and the lowest star rating is 1. An AC with a star rating of 5 will cool your room in the most efficient manner. Here, efficiency means that a 5-star rated AC will cool a particular room faster, while using lesser electricity than a 4-star or lower-rated 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 looming possibility. A star-rated appliance, like an AC, allows you to plan better and save on your electricity costs.

Comparing 3-star ACs with 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.

What it translates in to, in monetary terms, 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. 

The Total cost of ownership (TCO) of a 5-star AC therefore, is lower in the long run as compared to its 3-star counterpart.

Buying an AC online

While buying a low-rated AC might require lower upfront payment, a 5-star AC saves on your electricity bills in the long term. With easy finance options from Bajaj Finserv, you can easily get a 5-star AC at affordable EMIs and save on long-term electricity bills.

Shop for the best 5-star air conditioners on the Bajaj Finserv EMI Network and get up to 100% finance on your purchase. Just visit any of our 60,000 partner stores, 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.

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.

The Total cost of ownership (TCO) of a 5-star AC therefore, is lower in the long run as compared to its 3-star counterpart.