Trust7780 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 I learnt from 2 air-con specialists that the brands we should avoid are LG (veri expensive on spare parts), Mit heavy Industries (Made in China and poor quality), Fujitsu (poor quality). Highly recommended brands are Mit. Electric, Panasonic, Tobshiba and Daikin. Hope this piece of advice will help you to decide which brands to consider. Never believe in salesman cos they will never tell you the truth. You have to do your homework. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fini 1 Report post Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) FYI toshiba--- the motor in the outdoor unit, condenser is made in japan, rest of it unsure, the indoor units are not made in japan inverter 13K+22k btu-$30001/2 armmaflex, 22swg copper pipe, 16mm drainage pipes daikin 9000 btu inverter--- $1100, 1/2 armmaflex, 22swg copper pipe, 16mm drainage pipes 2 times install Edited December 16, 2009 by fini Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Nino_Al Nito 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 dear all, im looking to get a single split unit to put in my living room only. the space there is abt 35 sqm. cant seem to find any info/pricing on single splits aside from that known aircon blog. need latest recommendation / pricing for single split unit (18btu to 24btu ok?). your inputs are much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starlite13 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Hi All I am using a Sys 4 Mitsubishi Elect Starmex for my new place. By Nation Cool. I would like to highlight that please Do not use Nation Cool. Experience only pleasant up to paying deposit. The guy self assumed and put our air con right smack in the living room, hanging low like a TV. Refuse to change the positioning, want us to pay extra to change the location and gave a loud outburst. In the first place he did not meet us and indicate clearly where he would place the aircon. He just arrived with no prior notice and started installations. Very upset at the service. Trunking not straight also. It's wavy slanting kind of trunking Do not use them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelvinkezz 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2009 Hi All I am using a Sys 4 Mitsubishi Elect Starmex for my new place. By Nation Cool. I would like to highlight that please Do not use Nation Cool. Experience only pleasant up to paying deposit. The guy self assumed and put our air con right smack in the living room, hanging low like a TV. Refuse to change the positioning, want us to pay extra to change the location and gave a loud outburst. In the first place he did not meet us and indicate clearly where he would place the aircon. He just arrived with no prior notice and started installations. Very upset at the service. Trunking not straight also. It's wavy slanting kind of trunking Do not use them! thanks for the info! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtletrader 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2009 GainCity quoted me about 1169 for the Mitsubishi (MEC) (non-inverter) MUAD18VA/MSA18VA (18k BTU) single split. AllBest quoted me about 50 bucks less. Bracket (+150) and isolator (+280) are separate charges. Toshiba is about 1299. Didn't ask about the insulation/copper piping and whether it's a two-times installation though. dear all, im looking to get a single split unit to put in my living room only. the space there is abt 35 sqm. cant seem to find any info/pricing on single splits aside from that known aircon blog. need latest recommendation / pricing for single split unit (18btu to 24btu ok?). your inputs are much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kennikuniya 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2009 GainCity quoted me about 1169 for the Mitsubishi (MEC) (non-inverter) MUAD18VA/MSA18VA (18k BTU) single split. AllBest quoted me about 50 bucks less. Bracket (+150) and isolator (+280) are separate charges. Toshiba is about 1299. Didn't ask about the insulation/copper piping and whether it's a two-times installation though. Just got my Samsung 18k BTU installed at $1028. Bracket $100. Isolator $250. Purchased and installed by Geocool. I job well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annjoy 0 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 What brands have sys 3, non inverter with 3 ticks? I know Toshiba is one of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ninja1943 0 Report post Posted December 26, 2009 Alot people buying from GainCity.. are they good in installation & service? is CoolServe is good? i will be getting quotes from GC these few days for ME StarMex Sys 4. but confused about inverter vs non-inverter. I on aircon only 1 x room but everynight. inverter or non-inverter?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ninja3101 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2009 Alot people buying from GainCity.. are they good in installation & service? is CoolServe is good? i will be getting quotes from GC these few days for ME StarMex Sys 4. but confused about inverter vs non-inverter. I on aircon only 1 x room but everynight. inverter or non-inverter?? If you only turn on 1 air-con everynight get non-inverter. Not worth getting inverter as in order to save electricity u will need to turn on 3 or more units. Yday, I went to Living Tomorrow 2010 fair at EXPO. I went to 3 air-con shop to ask for quotes. Air-con Brand: ME StarMex Sys 4 Inventer (For 4 bedrooms) 1) Creation air Pte Ltd Price: $3299 Salesperson Name: Mike Workmanship Warranty: 8 years Insulation type:Thermalflex Class 0 Stainless Steel Bracket for old HDB :$100 Extended Warranty 5 years: $350 Comments:The salesman claim that 1/2 armaflex is make in china and is no durable as compare to Thermalflex that is make in Thailand . No worries , as they are giving 8 years warranty for the workmanship. 2) All Best Price: $3450 Salesperson Name: Gary Workmanship Warranty: 5 years Insulation type: 1/2 armaflex Stainless Steel Bracket for old HDB :$120 Extended Warranty 5 years: $300 Comments:The salesman claim that 1/2 armaflex is durable and last longer as compare to 3/8 since it thicker. 3) BestTech Price: $3349 Salesperson Name: Jack Workmanship Warranty: 5 years Insulation type: K-flex Stainless Steel Bracket for old HDB :$120 Extended Warranty 5 years: $300 Comments:The salesman claim that 1/2 armaflex is make in china and is no durable as compare to K-flex as it made in Italy Do let me know the quote you get from GainCity ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironwoman 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2009 Hi all, just went to GC at IMM, was recommended LG system 3 with ionizer function (my hubby and I got allergic rhinitis) and was quoted $2629 including installation. Does anyway have experience with LG health+ series? Thanks for ur help. Ironwoman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ninja1943 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2009 went to GC cwp. got the following quote (nett $) starmex sys 4 inverter MXY-4A28VA = $3600 (No Stock Till mid-end Jan) non-inverter one = $2800 - 1 yr equipment warranty - 3 yr worksmanship warranty (parts, labour, transport) optional upgrade to class 0 (1/2 inch armaflex insulation + grade 22 copper pipe) = $230 optional 4 yrs worksmanship warranty = $439 starmex inverter one has 2 x compressor, so if i one aircon everynight for 1 x room, only use 1 x compressor. total damage (if take up all optional) = $4270 Forgot to check exactly what is worksmanship warranty?? Anyone knows? E.g. If my compressor spoilt or liquid pipe leaking, they cover everything? E.g. If I ask them for normal servicing, need to pay? Cos not sure whether is it worth to get the additional worksmanship warranty. Thanks! If you only turn on 1 air-con everynight get non-inverter. Not worth getting inverter as in order to save electricity u will need to turn on 3 or more units. Yday, I went to Living Tomorrow 2010 fair at EXPO. I went to 3 air-con shop to ask for quotes. Air-con Brand: ME StarMex Sys 4 Inventer (For 4 bedrooms) 1) Creation air Pte Ltd Price: $3299 Salesperson Name: Mike Workmanship Warranty: 8 years Insulation type:Thermalflex Class 0 Stainless Steel Bracket for old HDB :$100 Extended Warranty 5 years: $350 Comments:The salesman claim that 1/2 armaflex is make in china and is no durable as compare to Thermalflex that is make in Thailand . No worries , as they are giving 8 years warranty for the workmanship. 2) All Best Price: $3450 Salesperson Name: Gary Workmanship Warranty: 5 years Insulation type: 1/2 armaflex Stainless Steel Bracket for old HDB :$120 Extended Warranty 5 years: $300 Comments:The salesman claim that 1/2 armaflex is durable and last longer as compare to 3/8 since it thicker. 3) BestTech Price: $3349 Salesperson Name: Jack Workmanship Warranty: 5 years Insulation type: K-flex Stainless Steel Bracket for old HDB :$120 Extended Warranty 5 years: $300 Comments:The salesman claim that 1/2 armaflex is make in china and is no durable as compare to K-flex as it made in Italy Do let me know the quote you get from GainCity ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ninja1943 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2009 btw 3101, the quotes you got at the expo fair is so much better!! cheaper price and minimum 5 yrs worksmanship. extended warranty of 5 yrs also cheaper! i think GC over priced... any comments anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trust7780 0 Report post Posted December 27, 2009 btw 3101, the quotes you got at the expo fair is so much better!! cheaper price and minimum 5 yrs worksmanship. extended warranty of 5 yrs also cheaper! i think GC over priced... any comments anyone? I think if you do a search in the forum for the above companies from EXPO, you will find some comments about them...after that then you decide if you still want to go for them. As for GC, it will be fair if you compare them with Courts, HN, Best or CarreFour....Good Luck.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
limmike 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2009 I think if you do a search in the forum for the above companies from EXPO, you will find some comments about them...after that then you decide if you still want to go for them. As for GC, it will be fair if you compare them with Courts, HN, Best or CarreFour....Good Luck.... Hi Got a quote from BEST TECH. MITSUBISHI INVERTER MULTI system 3 MXY-3A28VA $2700 with freebies..... Sounds reasonable ? Any comments to share pls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites