Daikin Indonesia | Why Need an AC Inverter?

In a tropical country like Indonesia, air conditioning is a secondary need which in the last decade has increased its demand. This is because the earth's surface temperature is increasing with more humid conditions compared to non-tropical countries. Moreover, during the corona virus pandemic that is still continuing in Indonesia, a number of activities require some people to work from home (WFH) or even study from home (SFH). This has an impact on the increasing use of electronic goods and is often considered the cause of soaring household electricity bills.

But did you know that the swelling of the monthly electricity bill is caused by the use of household electricity, of which 56% comes from the use of AC. The 56% portion is based on the average use of air conditioning for 10 hours per day (from 8 pm to 6 am). Of course, this figure will be even greater because most of the activities during this pandemic are carried out at home with AC units that are on longer than normal conditions.

If we calculate, the average basic tariff for 2021 low-voltage electricity (TR) is IDR 1,444.70 per kWh. The power for 1 PK Non-Inverter AC can reach 900 watts, and the average turn on the AC per day is about 10 hours or more.

then the need to turn on the air conditioner for about 10 hours (900W x 10 hours/day) x 30 days = 270,000W/month equals 270 kWh x Rp 1,444.70 = Rp 390,069/month. This is only a calculation of 1 AC unit, so what if you have several units running at the same time? This harsh reality makes many AC manufacturers compete to develop, produce and offer AC with inverter technology.

DAIKIN, an air conditioning company from Japan that has been around for more than 5 decades is a pioneer of Inverter and AC Multi technology specifically designed to answer the challenges that exist in the market in Indonesia.

AC with inverter technology was able to save electricity consumption every month up to 50% every month. Although the unit price is relatively more expensive than Non-Inverter AC, but if it is accumulated with the amount of electricity costs that must be paid every month, the amount of money that must be paid by consumers for Inverter AC will be much cheaper when compared to Non-Inverter AC. Moreover, if consumers realize that air conditioners with proper care can be used for 6 years. With the total costs that must be incurred by a consumer for 1 unit of Non-Inverter AC for 6 years, it is comparable to the total cost for 6 years for 3 units of AC Inverter with the same capacity.

So that you don't make the wrong choice, discuss your home's AC needs at the nearest store and make sure the installation is done properly and the after-sales service is reliable.

So, when you finish reading this article and see your electricity bill, still love Non-Inverter AC?