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A 1.5-ton 3-star AC is an air conditioner with a cooling capacity of 1.5 tons or 18,000 British Thermal Units (BTUs) and an energy efficiency rating of 3 stars. The energy efficiency rating is based on the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) standards in India, which indicate the air conditioner’s efficiency in terms of its energy consumption.
The best AC under 30000, a 3-star AC, will be relatively energy-efficient compared to lower-rated models. It can help you save money on electricity bills while providing adequate cooling. Moreover, if used wisely, a 1.5-ton 3-star AC can save you more electricity than a 1.5-ton 5-star AC.
Best AC 1.5 Ton 3 Star – Buying Guide
1. Should you buy a 3-star or 5-star AC? For the best AC under 30000, you should go for 3-star AC. Buy the best AC under 30000; 3-star AC if you use it for 3-4 months a year. 5-star ACs are suitable for the usage of or above 5-8 months. If you buy your AC per these rules, you will save electricity. 2. What are the best non-inverter ACs? Most brands have stopped making non-inverter or fixed-speed ACs. Alternative- Buy a 1.5-ton 3-star AC with convertible modes. Just fix the speed to make it a non-inverter AC and save power. Once the room is cooled down, leave it on auto mode. This will help you save electricity. 3. Should you consider buying a stabilizer even if the brand claims stabilizer-free operation? Budget brands don’t give extra warranty on PCB. The replacement cost of PCB is ₹ 10,000. There are 2 PCBs, but here we refer to the controller or outdoor PCB. It is more prone to damage. Make sure you buy an excellent stabilizer to protect it from voltage fluctuations. 4. Is an extra warranty essential while buying the best AC under 30000? Also, ensure you buy an excellent extended warranty. This will help you get original parts without spending money. We recommend Go Warranty extended warranty packages. They are excellent. Buy them from wherever you want but make sure you protect your AC. 5. Should we get the best AC under 30000 installed from the brand or outside? The installation team charges you ₹ 1500 as their service for installing an AC. We highly recommend you get it installed via the brand’s installation team to avoid any voids in warranty. The installation kit comes with a 3 mt copper pipe. For extra pipe, the installation team will take an additional charge. You must add these ₹ 5000 to get an idea of the total cost of AC. 6. Are all ACs truly 1.5-ton ACs? No! 1.5 tons is the category. Their real or net capacities vary. |
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1. Lloyd AC 1.5 Ton 3 Star
Lloyd AC 1.5 Ton 3 Star  ₹ 33,000 VM-One Rating |
- It does outstanding cooling in small to medium size rooms- up to 160 sqft.
- Its cooling is flawless in a 160 sqft room.
- The outdoor unit is big.
- Its air throw is fantastic.
- It is the best AC under 30,000.
- It lacks a 4-way swing.
- The copper pipe is of 3mt and not 5 mt.
The best AC under 30000 in India 2023 is Lloyd 1.5 ton 3 star AC with a 1.35 ton net capacity. It has a 4.04 ISEER, 1402W motor, and inverter compressor with convertible 5-in-modes- 40% to 100%. The AI mode automatically adjusts the temperature as per the temperature outside your room. This leads to appropriate and even cooling. You get an anti-viral and PM 2.5 filter, providing cooler and cleaner air.
To increase durability, there are 100% copper inner grooved copper tubes and blue fin evaporator coils, i.e. a chemical coating. It has a 2-way swing (not a 4-way). The hidden display and self-diagnosis features are fantastic.
The noise levels of the indoor unit are 43 dB. It has one year comprehensive & 10 years warranty on the compressor. It costs ₹ 33,000.
| Cooling Capacity | 4750W or 1.35 Ton |
| ISEER | 4.04 |
| Specifications | Inverter Compressor Convertible 5-in-1 Modes 40% to 100% with AI Mode Anti Viral & PM 2.5 Air Filter 100% Inner Grooved Copper Tubes Blue Fins Evaporator Coils 2-Way Swing Hidden Display Self Diagnosis |
| Noise Levels | 43dB |
| Warranty | 1 Year on Product 10 Years on Compressor |
| Price | ₹ 33,000 |
2. Voltas AC 1.4 Ton 3 Star
Voltas AC 1.4 Ton 3 Star  ₹ 30,000 VM-One Rating |
- It is one of the best ACs.
- Its cooling is terrific.
- It is a powerful AC.
- Its air throw is fantastic, so it has more noise levels.
- Its noise levels are more, but so is its cooling.
- It is suitable for peak summers.
- This 1.3-ton AC is suitable for a 140sqft room. Please don’t buy it for bigger rooms.
The following best AC under 30000 is Voltas 1.4 ton 3 star AC. Voltas AC net capacity is low- 1.3 tons, but the AC is good. It has 3.18 ISEER, variable speed convertible inverter compressor- 20% to 120%. 20% is too low, but it is good that Voltas is experimenting. You get 100% copper condenser coils with anti-corrosive coating. There is an anti-dust filter with antimicrobial protection.
4-way air swing is a rare feature. Usually, you get a 2-way swing. Voltas’ 4-way Swing will provide even cooling throughout your room. The self-diagnosis feature will detect the error and display a code on display. This will lead to faster resolutions. You get stabilizer-free operation- 110V-285V. But we still recommend you buy a good stabilizer. There is no warranty on PCB. You get a hidden display.
Noise levels of indoor units are 46 dB. It has one year comprehensive and ten years warranty on the compressor. It costs ₹ 30,000.
| Cooling Capacity | 4600W or 1.3 Ton |
| ISEER | 3.81 |
| Specifications | Variable Speed Convertible Inverter Compressor 20% to 120% Modes 100% Copper Condenser Coil Anti-Corrosive Coating Anti-Dust Filter with Antimicrobial Protection 4-Way Swing LED Display Self Diagnosis Stabilizer Free Operation (110V – 285V) Hidden Display |
| Noise Levels | 46dB |
| Warranty | 1 Year on Product 10 Years on Compressor |
| Price | ₹ 30,000 |
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3. Godrej AC 1.5 Ton 3 Star
Godrej AC 1.5 Ton 3 Star  ₹ 32,000 VM-One Rating |
- It is good and is feature-packed.
- Its cooling is good.
- There is no issue with features except for some marketing terms.
- Its indoor and outdoor units are small than Whirlpool’s.
- Only a more immense AC will give good cooling in peak summer.
- Brands promise good cooling up to 52°C, but that’s wrong.
- Its indoor and outdoor units are small. They won’t perform well in peak summer.
Next in the list of best AC under 30000 is Godrej 1.5 ton 3 star AC. Godrej AC has a 1.42-ton actual cooling capacity. It has 3.95 ISEER, an inverter compressor and 5-in-1 convertible modes- 40% to 110%. You get 100% copper condenser coils. When you press the ‘I-sense technology’ button, the remote’s sensors will automatically adjust the temperature as per the temperature outside your room. The thermostat is present in the indoor unit, and the indoor unit itself does this work.
You get Blue Fins Anti-Corrosive coating. All ACs have a copper condenser. Air is polluted, and the sediment and salt in the air damage the condenser and fins. This leads to leakages and cracks. A unique chemical coating delays this process.
Condensers will get damaged fast, mainly if you live in coastal areas or near drains. But it can be delayed with a suitable chemical coating like the ‘Blue Fins Anti-Corrosive coating’. The Antimicrobial Self-clean is merely a self-cleaning mechanism. We couldn’t check whether it was antimicrobial or not. But self-technology cleans vapours and dirt from the filter.
Noise levels of indoor units are 40 dB. It has one year comprehensive and ten years warranty on the compressor. It costs ₹ 32,000.
| Cooling Capacity | 5000W or 1.42 Ton |
| ISEER | 3.95 |
| Specifications | Inverter Compressor Convertible 5-in-1 Modes (from 40% to 110%) 100% Copper Condenser Coils i- Sense Technology Blue Fins Anti-Corrosive Coating Anti- Microbial Self Clean Technology Hidden Display |
| Noise Levels | 40dB |
| Warranty | 1 Year on Product 10 Years on Compressor |
| Price | ₹ 32,000 |
4. Whirlpool AC 1.5 Ton 3 Star
Whirlpool AC 1.5 Ton 3 Star  ₹ 32,000 VM-One Rating |
- It is excellent and feature-rich.
- There are many technologies.
- Its cooling capacity is OK.
- We didn’t like its cooling. It did cool the room but not satisfactorily.
- Other ACs were better as their outdoor units were bigger. Its outdoor unit is smaller than both Premia as well as Budget brands. Due to this, the size of condenser coils decreases.
- Its indoor unit is small, which implies smaller blower and evaporator coils. This decreases cooling, airflow and air throw.
The best AC under 30000 is Whirlpool 1.5-ton 3 star AC. The Whirlpool Magicool 1.5 ton, i.e. 1.39 ton 3-star AC, has 3.9 ISEER, variable speed intellisense inverter compressor and 4-in-1 convertible modes- 0.9 to 1.5 ton. When you press the ‘6th Sense Intellicool technology’ button on the remote control, AC will automatically adjust the temperature as per the temperature outside your room. These six sensors work together to accomplish this.
You get 100% copper condenser coils and Self Clean technology. After turning your AC off, the compressor will stop working, but not the indoor unit. Self-clean technology works for 1-2 minutes to clean vapours on the filter. It comes with BLDC fans, an HD filter and stabilizer-free operation. But it would be best if you used a unique stabilizer.
Noise levels of indoor units are 34 dB. It has one year comprehensive and five years warranty on the compressor. It costs ₹ 32,000.
Our experience with Whirlpool’s installation team was horrible. We had to return them three times. At 4th time they didn’t have the proper tools. They charged us extra for nitrogen flushing. They didn’t have a vacuum pump. Make sure you vacuum the outdoor pipe for the best cooling.
Whirlpool isn’t manufacturing its ACs. Instead, it is getting them made from somewhere else. Therefore, we are not sure of their spare part support.
Therefore, we highly do not recommend you buy it. Whirlpool 1.5-ton 3-star AC stands out on our list of The best AC under 30000.
| Cooling Capacity | 4900W or 1.39 Ton |
| ISEER | 3.94 |
| Specifications | Variable Speed Intellisense Inverter Compressor Convertible 4-in-1 Modes (from 0.9 Ton to 1.5 Ton) 6th Sense Inteliicool Technology 100% Copper Condenser Coil Self-Clean Technology BLDC Fans HD Filter LCD Display Stabilizer Free Operation |
| Noise Levels | 34dB |
| Warranty | 1 Year on Product 5 Years on Compressor |
| Price | ₹ 32,000 |
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