Buying an AC: is the compressor included?

[STD Warehouse]

When buying an AC unit from say PowerBuy for example, Im assuming the compressor comes with the AC unit?

 

Its just they never seem to show this, and when i look on Lazada, its always just showing the AC unit, but they must always come with the compressor right?

 

Im looking at buying this unit

 

https://www.powerbuy.co.th/en/product/mitsubishi-electric-แอร์-mitsubishi-electric-inverter-msy-xt18vfท่อmac2404-264689

 

 

[VocalNeal]

Yes and probably the installation as well.

[ChaiyaTH]

Of course it is, an AC is nothing without the compressor. Installation is usually included for free from HomePro all tho not expect them to do specific proper jobs if wanting to hide the powerlines etc to it (if that isn't prepared already). Had mine installed within 2 days after buying it.

 

If it is a top floor unit or unit with a lot of sun recommended to be 5-10K BTU above required.

Edited January 20, 2022 by ChaiyaTH

[G Rex]

Yes , as has been said , the compressor is included.  If fitting is included - it will cover the most basic installation - ie ground floor , no difficult wiring issues etc. I have had installed 7 ac units in several houses over the last 4 years - and every time the installers have found a reason to extract a few extra 1000 baht from us!

[kamalabob2]

At Power Buy YES in my experience. Yes at HomePro in my experience. However, be careful on Lazada, and see that the compressor "matches" the unit. Usually, at a physical store,  installation is "included", with stipulations depending on the brand and model at reputable stores. However different units require different size electric cables, different size circuit breakers. HomePro generally lists what exactly is included. Be sure to check what arrives, to what is on your a-4 size receipt. Undersized electric cable is a common problem, so be sure to check. How much of the ugly plastic covering on outside cables/pipe is another issue to check and be prepared to pay additional fees if your necessary covering length is longer than what is stipulated when you bought the air conditioner. Bear in mind it is often a "sub-contractor" doing installations for Homepro, Global, Thai Watsadu, PowerBuy, The Power. Not always an employee, so take note of any damage to your property and check the electric cable size. 

[MrJ2U]

Mitsubishi, great choice.

 

We've got 8 in out house.

18 BTU in the kids rooms and a 24 BTU in our Master bedroom.

 

Look into the 24 as the compressor's take a step up in size from 18 and below.  The larger size has more coils giving a noticeable boost in cooling.

 

How much are they charging for installation?

 

Sometimes the local air-conditioning guy has better price and having him clean it regarly for definitely cheaper price.  We need our deep cleaned twice a year at 300 baht a unit. 

 

Its really dusty up here in Issan and throw in burning season.

 

Great product!

Lasts forever.  (10-15 years).

 

 

[lopburi3]

Just now, MrJ2U said:

Mitsubishi, great choice.

 

We've got 8 in out house.

18 BTU in the kids rooms and a 24 BTU in our Master bedroom.

 

Look into the 24 as the compressor's take a step up in size from 18 and below.  The larger size has more coils giving a noticeable boost in cooling.

 

How much are they charging for installation?

 

Sometimes the local air-conditioning guy has better price and having him clean it regarly for definitely cheaper price.  We need our deep cleaned twice a year at 300 baht a unit. 

 

Its really dusty up here in Issan and throw in burning season.

 

Great product!

Lasts forever.  (10-15 years).

 

 

Unless his bedroom is the size of a ballroom or he requires meat locker temps believe the unit mentioned likely more than enough (if based on recommended room size of advertisement).   We are more than happy with 9k units in our 26sm bedrooms here in Bangkok (but admit prefer 27c or 28c temps with low humidity after being here several decades).

[MrJ2U]

5 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

9k units

That'll be struggling in Thailand's humid hot season unless you live in a closet.

 

I can't understand why anyone would buy something that just won't cool a room. 

 

The energy used just to keep that tiny 9 BTU compressor would cost more than 12 btu.

 

If you want to sleep with a layer of sweat all night thats up to you.

 

 

Edited January 20, 2022 by MrJ2U

[MrJ2U]

6 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

27c or 28c

That explains it.

 

I can't sleep over 24 Celsius.

 

Thered be a revolt in our house.

 

The electric bills must be much more pleasant than mine to open!

[Led Lolly Yellow Lolly]

6 hours ago, G Rex said:

it will cover the most basic installation - ie ground floor , no difficult wiring issues

By 'difficult' this poster means 'proper'.

[Yellowtail]

On 1/21/2022 at 1:01 AM, Led Lolly Yellow Lolly said:

By 'difficult' this poster means 'proper'.

No, it means means more difficult. 

[Yellowtail]

On 1/20/2022 at 8:25 PM, MrJ2U said:

Look into the 24 as the compressor's take a step up in size from 18 and below.  The larger size has more coils giving a noticeable boost in cooling.

This is a very good suggestion. Typically there fewer condenser sizes than evaporator sizes. A larger condenser does not have to work as hard as a smaller one for the same cooling. 

 

To be clear, no one does "free" installations, it's just rolled into the price, and as others have said, it is generally just the basic installation. Any extra pipe, breakers, wire etc. is extra.  

 

 

[MrJ2U]

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

This is a very good suggestion. Typically there fewer condenser sizes than evaporator sizes. A larger condenser does not have to work as hard as a smaller one for the same cooling. 

 

To be clear, no one does "free" installations, it's just rolled into the price, and as others have said, it is generally just the basic installation. Any extra pipe, breakers, wire etc. is extra.  

 

 

Nothings free!

 

Hopefully get a reasonable price.

One thing about Thailand is that labor is inexpensive, especially up here in Issan.

 

Paying a little more for a good job is critical.