What are dual inverter ACs? Why should you buy them?

Air conditioners are our best friends during the summer months. Rightly so, bearing in mind ever-increasing temperatures worldwide, with each passing summer.

However, with the same, two issues arise. The first one is your ACs having to work harder to keep up with the rising temperatures, and the second, is rising electricity bills owing to the former. In such a situation, we’ve got three words for you- Dual Inverter ACs. Wondering what those are? Let’s dive in! To understand dual inverter ACs, a good starting point would perhaps be to understand what inverter ACs are.

How does an inverter AC work?

An inverter AC adjusts the speed of the compressor in the air conditioner to control the flow rate of the refrigerant as per the temperature, which in turn leads to reduced consumption of electricity. Inverter ACs have precise temperature control capabilities which enable the unit to adjust its settings as and when the desired temperature is attained in the room. Non-inverter ACs on the other hand, can control the temperature only by entirely stopping or starting their compressors, which in turn leads to increased power consumption.

Now that we know how inverter ACs work, let’s take a look at dual inverter ACs.

Dual inverter ACs have a rotary compressor as compared to normal inverter ACs. Confused? Worry not. Think of it as two compressors operating in simple inverter air conditioners. Using a twin rotary compressor, a single compressor is able to provide the desired cooling at reduced speeds, which prevents higher power consumption. Thereby preventing high-speed operation and eventually reducing vibration and power usage. Dual inverter ACs have a number of advantages:

Advantages of Dual Inverter ACs

Lower energy consumption

Dual inverter ACs are able to provide the same levels of cooling while consuming a fraction of the energy single inverter or normal ACs consume using their twin rotary compressors. A twin rotary compressor is capable of providing the same amount of compressed refrigerants as simple inverter air conditioners but at lower rotation speeds. Slower rotational speeds result in lower motor operation, resulting in the fact that dual inverter ACs consume up to 70 per cent lesser power, as compared to single inverter ACs, which makes them a valuable proposition.

Durability

Dual inverter ACs are more durable and have a longer lifespan compared to inverter or traditional ACs. This is because their twin rotary compressors achieve the same level of cooling as other ACs with relative ease, and are therefore less prone to wear and tear. A dual inverter AC, if regularly maintained, can last for years without requiring any significant repairs.

Reduced noise

Dual inverter ACs experience less vibration than single inverter ACs owing to their twin rotary compressors which turn at a 180-degree phase. The same results in a less noisy AC unit as compared to the single inverter and normal ACs, guaranteeing one an undisturbed night’s sleep.

While the upfront cost of dual inverter ACs is more than single inverter ACs, owing to their more complex technology and considerably complicated maintenance routines, they offer a far better value proposition in the long run, with their advantages far outweighing disadvantages.