Top 5 Hot and Cold AC 2023 – A Detailed Review

India has a tropical climate. In the majority of places, the summertime highs exceed 50 °C, while the wintertime lows are below 5 °C. In the summer, air conditioners are widely used, and in the winter, the market for room heaters is very large.

Depending on the technology, room heaters can cost anywhere from Rs. 500 and Rs. 20,000. The energy consumption of an electrical room heater for similar heating needs will mostly remain the same, regardless of whether you choose to choose a more expensive or less expensive model. In addition to this, room heaters are only utilized during the winter and are not used during other seasons. 

Using all-weather or hot and cold air conditioners can solve the issues of both greater operating costs and the need for room heaters.

As the name implies, hot and cold air conditioning operates during both summer and winter. In the summer, they provide cold air, while in the winter, they keep you warm. So let’s find out which is the Best hot and cold AC 2023.

Hot & Cold AC Buying Guide:

1. LG 1.5 Ton 3 Star: Hot and Cold AC 2023

 The best hot and cold AC 2023 is LG 1.5-ton 3-star 2022 model AC with 1.47-ton cooling and 1.5-ton heating capacity. You get a dual inverter compressor and convertible 5-in-1 modes (40%, 60%, 80%, 100%, and 110%). These are not heating but only cooling modes. For heating, just set it to 24°C temperature.

Ocean black protection is best as it protects your AC from sediment and salt no matter where you live. The black color chemical is sprayed on condensers and fins to protect them and enhance AC’s life. 

It has high-grooved copper tubes and a 100% copper condenser. All brands offer 100% copper but their condenser is thicker than other brands. You get an anti-allergic and HD filter i.e a small purifier too. Auto-clean tech will clean the air filter automatically, which is the best part. 

The 4-way swing feature allows you to rotate air up and down and right and left simultaneously. It is convenient for everyone sitting inside the room. 

After registering AC with the LG ThinQ app, you get a self-diagnosis feature i.e an error code will be displayed on the app so that you can call a technician. It has 31dB noise levels. LG hot and cold AC has 1 year comprehensive, 5 years on PCB, and 10 years warranty on the compressor. It costs Rs 40,000.

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2. Daikin 1.5 Ton 3 Star: Hot and Cold AC 2023

The second is Daikin hot and cold AC- 1.5 ton 3 stars 2022 model with 1.42 ton cooling and heating capacity. It comes with a swing inverter compressor. Other brands offer dual or triple-compressor ACs. Swing inverter is Daikin’s patented technology which works well in compressors.

Swing inverter enhances performance even on lower capacities. Heating is reduced to save power consumption which is an excellent move by Daikin. You get inner grooved copper pipes and a 100% copper condenser. It has PM 2.5 and 3D airflow Coanda airflow. There are 2 flaps in the indoor unit which ensure multi-dimensional airflow.

Dew clean tech is the same as auto clean tech. It has 32dB noise levels and 1 year comprehensive, 5 years on PCB, and 10 years warranty on the compressor. The swing compressor is an amazing technology. It costs Rs 45,500. 

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3. Hitachi 1.5 Ton 4 Star: Hot and Cold AC 2023

Third, on the list is Hitachi 1.5 ton 4 stars 2022 with 1.45-ton cooling and 1.51-ton heating capacity. It has an inverter compressor, 100% inner grooved copper tubes, and a Penta sensor that heats or cools the room as per its temperature. It comes with a SuperMesh filter and hydrophilic fins. These are thin and have fewer gaps.

Along with superslit fins, you get a dehumidifier, backlight remote, and auto clean function. The condenser and fins will turn off but not the blower. The blower will throw air on a filter to dry off the water. This auto-clean technology is good. 

You get ambient lighting LED that changes color as per different temperatures. It has 31dB noise levels and 1 year comprehensive, 5 years on PCB, and 10 years warranty on the compressor. It costs Rs 49,500.

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4. Panasonic 1.5 Ton 3 Star: Hot and Cold AC 2023

Number four in the list of best hot and cold AC 2023 is Panasonic 1.5-ton 3-star 2022 model with 1.46-ton cooling and 1.47-ton heating capacity. It has an auto convertible inverter compressor. What is an auto compressor? For eg: A compressor runs on 40%, 60%, and 80% capacities.

In auto compressors, this happens automatically. You don’t need to select any mode. The AC will decide itself based on your room’s temperature. But this auto compressor doesn’t work in heating. 

It has 100% copper tubing and shields blue technology i.e a blue chemical coating on the condenser and fins to prevent it from sediment and salt. Auto air swing is good. Its outer body is made from Eco Tough material which translates to a super solid body. PM 2.5 and anti-bacterial filters have been used to purify the air.

This wifi enabled AC can be integrated via the Mirae app. You get lots of options after connecting to the Mirae app, especially the sleep profile i.e greater autonomy for customizing it. It can be customized differently for different people. 

You get a dehumidifier and smart diagnosis feature i.e if there is an error, a notification will appear on the app so that you can get it repaired. It is compatible with Alexa and Google. It has 39dB noise levels but you won’t feel them. 

It has 1 year comprehensive, 5 years on PCB, and 10 years warranty on the compressor and costs Rs 42,000. 

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5. Voltas 1.5 Ton 3 Star: Hot and Cold AC 2023

Last on the list is Voltas 1.5 ton 3 stars (2021 model). It has a 1.5-ton proper capacity- 5220W cooling and heating capacity. Some ACs have different cooling and heating capacity- more heating and less cooling. But Voltas has the same cooling and heating capacity. 

It has an inverter compressor (twin rotary BLDC), copper condenser coils, and an anti-dust filter with anti-microbial protection. It has both cooling and heating functions. You get cross-flow air vents and auto restart options. Noise levels are 44dB. It has 1 year comprehensive and 5 years warranty on the compressor. It costs Rs 45,000. 

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Disclaimer: Please note that the prices mentioned in the article were recorded on the publishing date. Prices may change with time.