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I feel for you... YES, of course, we all do. When the AC goes out, things get very bad.

I totally agree with you. HITACHI really DOES care about after-sales service, and also engineering.

AGAIN, I would like to state that you are so right. Now that I think about it, I had a Fujitsu AC in Taiwan, operating under the harshest of conditions, for MANY years, like 15 years, in a very smoky environment.... That machine operated like a German WW2 Tank, and it was super quiet, and it was great. EXTREMELY high temps in Taiwan inside a small company. And, that machine never had any issues. Therefore, yes.... I believe, just from my experience, you are so right that Fujitsu AC (But only Made in Japan), cannot be beat. Good Choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes. I think you are correct. One of my friends has a large FUJITSU AC, and it is a beauty. But, what they have is a very large unit. And, I have not checked the efficiency, either. Any unit that can get to an EER of 23, or more, is OK with me. PLEASE NOTE: In many cases, it is the smaller units, around 18000BTU that can achieve the highest EER ratings.

I have never used a Daikan inverter AC in Thailand. I have used Daikan inverter ACs in Zhongshan, China, which gets hotter than Hades, but I have not used them for more than 5 years. Personally, my preference has always been Panasonic.... BUT. The STINKY POOR Panasonic service provided by the importer/distributor for Thailand, has left me very cold. Also, the "Panasonic" machines coming out of Malaysia, imported to Thailand, are, for me at least, the pits. I am only being honest. I really have no idea about which machine might be better for Thailand. I only know that I will NEVER buy another Panasonic product, as long as I live in Thailand. MY THINKING Now is that I will begin to buy Hitachi products. HITACHI has great service, both from my experience, and also, judging from what service people have told me.... They have told me... HITACHI has great after-sales service. Therefore, since I know that HITACHI has good engineering, good design, and good service, then I will do my best to buy Hitachi, whenever I can. (This is not an ad for Hitachie, OF COURSE, but I am just trying to weigh my options on what to buy, in Thailand.)

Please keep in mind that, just because SOME people might consistently receive ROTTEN after-sales customer service from Matsu<deleted>a does not mean that most people receive such rotten service, here, where we live. And, as we know, there must be some reason why Matsu<deleted>a has its name partially deleted, here. Maybe because, in some cases, the service is just <deleted>, but I do not know.

This is very difficult for the individual to judge, would you not think? Personally, I have found the Panasonic machines among the quietest. BUT, I have NO WAY of making an easy comparison...because...I have no industrial testbed to set up machines and then test them with proper equipment. I really do not know. However, what I was saying is that the Panasonic machines here may not have very good customer support. And, even TERRIBLE customer support, compared to Hitachi in Thailand. I will not give my opinion. But, I will say that I will NEVER ever buy another Panasonic product in Thailand. Some say Daikan is quiet. I have had a Daikan, but I cannot compare that to what is available today. Maybe Hitachi is best. I really have no idea. BUT, the Panasonic machines coming out of Malaysia, these days, I would say are the absolute pits, EVEN THOUGH I am only basing this judgement on a very small sample size. Maybe others can help me to increase this sample size and get a better feeling for the stuff that is now coming out of Malaysia.

That is correct, FRIEND, Mitsubishis are the pits. I would NEVER buy one. They use them in guesthouses because they last a long time. And, the guests hate them because they are so noisy. I would never stay in a guesthouse with a Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi made good aircraft years ago, though.... SNEEK ATTACK!

Sometimes, when people talk about things they know nothing about, it gives me a headache. When we talk about inverters, we are only talking about converting DC to AC, or AC to DC, or AC/DC. This is the purpose of an inverter. This is what inverters do. And, in this case, we can use an inverter to control an electric motor, for example. An inverter controls the frequency of power supplied to an AC motor to control the rotation speed of the motor. Without an inverter, the AC motor would operate at full speed as soon as the power supply was turned ON. You would not be able to control the speed, making the applications for the motor limited. HERE is just ANOTHER example of an inverter, for example....

This is FALSE info. Sorry, but this is false. Never buy a new AC which does not use an inverter. Inverter air conditioner An inverter is energy saving technology that eliminates wasted operation in air conditioners by efficiently controlling motor speed. Air conditioners maintain set temperature by cooling when room temperature rises above the set temperature and heating when the room temperature falls below the set temperature. DO YOU KNOW HOW AN INVERTER WORKS? An inverter converts AC power to DC power to run the electric motor, and can increase speed gradually, by doing so. I recall when I as a very young person, just after I had cast off my diapers, and I already knew, then, the advantages of an inverter for controlling electric motors running of AC current. So, please, let's keep this real. If you REALLY want to know how an inverter works in an AC machine, just google it. You will not be disappointed.

Please keep in mind that ACs using inverters are key to lowering energy costs, as well as providing comfort. If you know how an inverter works, then you would not buy an AC which does not use an inverter. Also, considering that energy efficiency is crucial, then we all need to buy ACs with an EER (SEER) above 23. Of course, as we all know, the EER rating used in the past is fractionally different from the SEER rating often used today. How do you calculate the EER? Simple. Just divide the BTU by wattage. So, if your unit puts out 18,000 BTU while consuming 1000 watts, then your unit probably has an EER of 18, which is quite low. What you really need to do is buy an AC with an inverter which has an EER of 23, or more. EER is just a ratio, of course. I mean, for those who have never studied physics in elementary school, then ratios might be something foreign to you. So solly if you are in this bunch.

Fortunately, Panasonic is cooperating with Musk. But I would not touch Panasonic ACs made in Malaysia, not even with my 10-foot pole.

Can you guarantee SILENCE, very rigidly maintained temperature control, within plus or minus 0.5 degrees C, and dynamite service? It just seems to me as if, at least in Thailand, the once respected name of the guy from Osaka is being dragged through the mud. I no longer have respect for the legacy company started by Matsu<deleted>a. Especially in Thailand. So sad, really.

Dear Friends, This is my first super-important topic out of lesserly important topics. I have a stake in the game. Here is my story. I have been kicking around Asia, both East Asia and South East Asia, for awhile now. And, many years ago, I thought that Mr. Matsu<deleted>a was rather good. (Mr. 松下 幸之助 Matsu<deleted>a. Sorry if his name is blocked here, just because it sounds like...some bad word.) But now, I wonder if he has become just another Ford, and not even a Buick. In fact, during the past few years, I have even taken to calling Mr. Matsu<deleted>a...Mr. Edsel. What has happened to Matsu<deleted>a Electronics, out of Osaka, these days? I am talking about good service. I am not saying nothing about this company, of course, unless it might just be in some sort of backhand way. For the scientists among us, on this forum, we all know that nobody should generalize based on a small sample. But, in fact, I have had, really, bad experiences with my Edsel products and purchases. (Again, I am only a sample of ONE. Therefore, you should not extrapolate my experience in order to guide your buying choices.) What I am saying is that I might be able to get rid of my Edsel for a Daikin. However, in doing this, I might just be shooting myself in the foot...IF....I were not totally convinced that Daikin service might be better than that provided by the now deceased Mr. Matsu<deleted>a. Let me tell you another story: When I was living in Japan, and I lived there off and on for many years, I really loved the great quality of Japanese products. Also, I loved the design of Japanese products, which is completely understandable. BUT NOW, I am beginning to think contrarily to what I thought two decades ago, and even before that. Because, I think that Mr. Edsel would be rolling in the grave if he had known what I have experienced after purchasing a few of his Edsel products here in Thailand. I do NOT wish to sway anyone by my own personal experience. This would NOT be correct (truly). But, let us say, that I am an extremely disappointed customer due to poor service and quality from this company which is NOT up to par. I mean that it is not up to the par that I had always loved when buying products from Mr. Edsel in Japan. Therefore: In Thailand, and Top of the Line, for Daikan, Hitachi, Panasonic, in terms of: a. quality b. after-sales service c. overall satisfaction with this type of consumer product Which is the best, these days? Similar topics have been posted in the past. And I have already googled them on TV, but I am talking about NOW, in 2022. Personally, I have used only Daikan and Panasonic ACs. However, I think I might have been mistaken for not choosing an Hitachi AC, instead. Please keep in mind that...SERVICE is crucial for those living in Thailand. Therefore, which company do you think provides the best after-sales service? I really do not know which company provides the best service. HOWEVER: I have been told by several service guys that HITACHI stands by its products, through thick and thin, and that HITACHI regards customer satisfaction as being their PRIME OBJECTIVE. (Not to also mention that Hitachi is an amazing engineering company, too.) I cannot argue with this, just because I have had the opportunity to enjoy a bit of GREAT customer support from Hitachi, in the past, here in Thailand. Well, I do not wish to say much more, except, if I had to do things over again, then I would junk my Edsel machines for either Hitachi or Daikin, and never look back. But, would I be correct in doing so? Which is better for SERVICE, ENGINEERING, CUSTOMER SATISFACTION with USE? This is my first strange post because... This time I am not really joking.... so solly. Regards

Only as obtuse as usual.

The photo you have posted is a photo of one of the many slums of Gladwyne. Don't believe me? Believe me. Those houses are just McMansions inhabited by the new rich, basically hillbillies. Keep on looking, baby. You will find the nice homes if you keep on googling. This photo is just a photo of some "tract housing" built on a broken-up estate land. Keep on searching.

OK. But only if you insist. Here is Ibsen speaking, with justified moral rectitude, about your beloved OpenSource Movement:

What is your opinion about Torvald's penchant for working in his pajamas, at home, on the kernel?

Well, since we are already on this morbid topic, then might I make a suggestion? If your "entity" is "literally" sending you large sums of money, just for breathing, as you say, then it is entirely possible to keep you breathing almost indefinitely, using fairly simple modern medical technology. You say that your wife is only 15 years younger than you, correct? Therefore, using today's technology, it should be a very simple matter to keep you breathing for at least 30 years after you have enjoyed your last dose of morphine. And, since you wish to milk this pension check until the "bitter end", as you say, it is entirely possible for you to milk it until, say, maybe, around the year 2080, if you have the required machines and the proper nursing care. For sure, after your last dose of morphine, there is every likelihood that machines can keep you breathing for many years, even unto some future time when, who knows, you might be rejuvenated, if Science wills it. I am sure you will recall the experience of TK who lived 20 YEARS beyond his prime: "In recent years, there has been increasing evidence that the totally brain-dead patient is able to continue to live and to maintain some integrated functions, albeit with the necessary assistance of mechanical ventilation. Several years ago, the autopsy report of a totally brain-dead patient named TK who was kept on life support for nearly twenty years was published in the Journal of Child Neurology. He remains the individual kept on life support the longest after suffering total brain failure. " Therefore, if you really want to continue receiving checks to the bitter end, and if these checks are sizeable checks, then...you can. At least, I hope this is of some solace, and might be positive news for you. You can probably go on breathing and collecting checks, almost as long as you like, at least until the year 2050, if TK is any example. Of course, you may not actually know that you are collecting checks while breathing on a ventilator; only somebody else will know. What is life, anyway? What is gallows humor, for that matter?

Just to refresh your memory about shaking hands and losing fingers, in case you really did not know... It might be an Albanian Proverb: "After shaking hands with a Greek, count your fingers." Certainly, not American in derivation. Regarding your US submarine purchase, these are not 30-year-old nuclear subs. So, best not propagate false rumors. As far as I know, this is US/UK technology. Regarding fast food franchises in Australia, it is not the American food which makes you so fat. Rather, no doubt, it is your overindulgence in drinking Fosters Beer. And, as we all know, Foster's is brewed in Texas. So, every move you make, every breath you take, we'll be watching you, and selling to you. Guys from Australia are just another market to us, really. You will never escape being in our group...

This comes as "no surprise" to me, just to quote you. I think I already mentioned that Washington owns everything from Alaska to Chile, plus the UK, plus Australia, and is now gunning for Africa. This comes as no surprise to anyone. Also, Australia had a contract to buy French subs, but Washington nixed the deal. Now, Australia has US subs. But these subs are also CONTROLLED by Washington. Peter Seller's classic was not the mouse that roared, either. His classic was...

There is really no need to debate the electric power costs. The electric company posts the costs for everyone to see. If you are running a high-efficiency AC, of about 18,000 BTU, then you will probably pay about Bt.4.0 per hour, depending upon insulation and the amount of sunlight which hits your room. An AC with an EER (SEER) of 23 or 24 will use about 1 Kw per hour when running at maximum output. I have paid as much as Bt.8000 per month, for electricity, when I was charged Bt.7 per hour by a guesthouse, and the AC was 20 years old with an EER of about 8.0, and the old AC was putting out about 30,000 BTU. This was the old one which was attached to the ceiling. Still, even with a lousy Guesthouse AC, with an EER of about 11, if you run it 24/7, then you are definitely going to be paying Bt.5000 per month. You can do the math for yourself, if you know how. 1200 watts of juice running 24/7 = 28,8 kWh per day, times 7 = 201 kWh per week. Per month, you get 800 kWh. So, if you are using 800 kWh per month, and you are paying Bt.7 per kWh, then do the math: Bt.5644.00 per month. That's right, my son. Do your arithmetic. Bt.5644.00 per month. But I have paid as much as Bt.8000.00 per month for one lousy guesthouse AC that was so old I could not sleep at night. Stay out of Guesthouses is my advice, My Son. The landlord always takes a cut of everything, not to mention, sometimes, a pound of flesh, too.

One cannot help but ask if Australia is as bad as Australians say. Judging from the comments here, it sounds as if Australia is Hell on Earth. And, if Australia is Hell on Earth, which I doubt, then is Australia a democratic country? If Australia is a democratic country, then why not vote for change? Because, it seems from the comments that half the people in Australia are living a wonderful life without working, being given plentiful handouts from the government. And, another major sector of the population are extremely hard workers, but cannot afford steak. And then, there are the politicians who do not serve the people, yet cannot be voted out of office. Has anyone ever read Candide? If so, is there no Voltaire of Australia who can write a new Australian Candide Satire? I have never, ever, read comments by a People who were so disgruntled about the state of their country, nor a People who wished to be able to ride in taxis for free and eat cake, such as I have read in this interesting Topic. I do not doubt that Australia is as bad as Australians say, if they say that it is. I just feel sorry that Australia has come to this state of affairs, if it has. Maybe, America should provide more aid to Australia. With only a population of 27 million, America could double Australians' income with a flick of a pen. Just say the word. Two Trillion in foreign aid for Australians to eat steak every day, and ride in taxis subsidized by the US government. We do not want Australians to be too dissatisfied with their lives. We need allies. We are willing to extend hands across the sea. Our Australian friends are crying out for more low-cost beef steaks. Somebody needs to buy beef from Venezuela and flood the Australian market with it. Everybody should be able to eat steak if they want it.

Not worse. It is better. More rain here, this year, where I am. I find myself thankful for it.

What are you using to keep cool in the Hot Season? A Punkah-Wallah? One AC eats up more than BT.1500 per month, per person, in most cases, minimum, and I would say that Bt.5000 per month would not be unusual, for energy expenditure for a single person...for sure. Unless, you got your own Punkah Man....that is. Let's be practical.