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AC running cost: As the summer season approaches, ACs start running in homes. There is no doubt that AC works to provide relief from heat. However, AC is expensive compared to other cooling devices and its running cost is also high. This is the reason why many times people hold back from buying an air conditioner (AC). But do you know how much electricity bill actually comes from running AC? Generally people like to install 1.5 ton AC in their homes. Whereas in AC, 3 star, 4 star and 5 star versions are sold the most. If you are also planning to install AC in your house this season, then first know what will be the calculation of electricity bill.
1.5 ton AC is the most sold in the market. 1.5 ton AC is best for good cooling of small or medium sized room or hall in the house. However, many people do not know how much the electricity bill will be if they install 1.5 AC. Here we are going to tell you how much the electricity bill will be in a month if you run a 1.5 ton AC.
So many types of ACs in the market
Actually, how much the electricity bill of AC will be depends on its power consumption. ACs with ratings ranging from 1 star to 5 star are available in the market. 1 star AC is available at a very low price, but it consumes the most electricity, whereas 5 star AC is expensive but it is also the most power efficient. However, 3-star ACs also put less burden on your pocket with good cooling.
How much will be the electricity consumption?
If you want to install a 1.5 ton split AC with 5 star rating, then it consumes approximately 840 watts (0.8kWh) of electricity per hour. If you use AC throughout the night i.e. for 8 hours, then accordingly your AC will consume 6.4 units of electricity. If the electricity rate in your place is Rs 7.50 per unit, then the bill will be Rs 48 in a day and around Rs 1500 in a month.
Whereas a 1.5 ton AC with 3 star rating consumes 1104 watts (1.10 kWh) of electricity in an hour. If you run it for 8 hours then it will consume 9 units of electricity. According to this, the bill will be Rs 67.5 in a day and Rs 2,000 in a month. If seen, there can be a saving of Rs 500 per month on a 5 star rated AC.
How much does 1.5 ton AC cost?
Now you must have understood how much it will cost to run a 1.5 ton AC for a month. Accordingly, you will also be able to plan whether you should buy 5 star or 3 star AC as per your budget. The price of 1.5 ton 5 star AC in the market starts from Rs 35,000. Whereas, 3 star AC is available for Rs 25,000.
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first published : April 25, 2024, 12:41 IST
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