{"id":137576,"date":"2026-03-06T06:29:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=137576"},"modified":"2026-03-06T06:29:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:59:38","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-5-star-and-3-star-ac-know-which-is-the-right-option-if-you-make-a-mistake-the-electricity-bill-may-increase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=137576","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between 5-star and 3-star AC? Know which is the right option, if you make a mistake the electricity bill may increase."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<section class=\"jsx-1317676f89f41347 msec\"><span class=\"jsx-d9b4a3b36103a47d\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-d9b4a3b36103a47d\">March 06, 2026, 14:31 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl\" class=\"jsx-1317676f89f41347 asubttl\">Avoid these 4 common mistakes before buying a new AC in summer 2026. By choosing the right tonnage, 5-star rating, inverter technology and better service, you can save big on electricity bills. Know the complete guide\u2026<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtgalwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1740038563_Air-Conditioner-3-2025-02-5167723429af42d4d4075d89a778f5a8.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"As soon as summer starts, many people plan to buy a new air conditioner. But a wrong decision taken in haste can increase the additional electricity bill by thousands of rupees annually. After the new BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) standards of 2026, choosing the right and energy-efficient AC has become even more important. \" title=\"As soon as summer starts, many people plan to buy a new air conditioner. But a wrong decision taken in haste can increase the additional electricity bill by thousands of rupees annually. After the new BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) standards of 2026, choosing the right and energy-efficient AC has become even more important. \" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  As soon as summer starts, many people plan to buy a new air conditioner. But a wrong decision taken in haste can increase the additional electricity bill by thousands of rupees annually. After the new BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) standards of 2026, choosing the right and energy-efficient AC has become even more important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770005304_air-conditioner-5-2025-11-af7f213a6c1f260a77053b74d6a6b9b8.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"If you run the AC for 6-8 hours daily, a 5-star inverter model can save a lot in the long run. Let us know those 4 big mistakes which should be avoided.\" title=\"If you run the AC for 6-8 hours daily, a 5-star inverter model can save a lot in the long run. Let us know those 4 big mistakes which should be avoided.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  If you run the AC for 6-8 hours daily, a 5-star inverter model can save a lot in the long run. Let us know those 4 big mistakes which should be avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1740038572_Airconditioner-2-2024-07-e02dd515743be41898924cb7bf4c72d9.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Buying AC only after seeing the ton (Capacity)- Many people decide only after seeing 1 ton, 1.5 ton or 2 ton. While the size of the room, height of the ceiling, direction of sunlight and insulation are also important. \" title=\"Buying AC only after seeing the ton (Capacity)- Many people decide only after seeing 1 ton, 1.5 ton or 2 ton. While the size of the room, height of the ceiling, direction of sunlight and insulation are also important. \" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Buying AC only after seeing the ton (Capacity)- Many people decide only after seeing 1 ton, 1.5 ton or 2 ton. While the size of the room, height of the ceiling, direction of sunlight and insulation are also important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-hi-btn\" class=\"jsx-1192c08f6334f42a gglebtn bgwheat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p> <!-- -->Add News18 as <br class=\"jsx-1192c08f6334f42a\"\/>Preferred Source on Google<!-- --> <\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770005310_Air-Conditioner-00-2026-01-96e5a31945e15c76da0160f91e33c138.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"1 Ton: 100-120 sqft, 1.5 Ton: 120-180 sqft and 2 Ton: Large rooms. A very small AC will run continuously and consume more power, while a large AC will waste energy by frequent on\/off.\" title=\"1 Ton: 100-120 sqft, 1.5 Ton: 120-180 sqft and 2 Ton: Large rooms. A very small AC will run continuously and consume more power, while a large AC will waste energy by frequent on\/off.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  1 Ton: 100-120 sqft, 1.5 Ton: 120-180 sqft and 2 Ton: Large rooms. A very small AC will run continuously and consume more power, while a large AC will waste energy by frequent on\/off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770005313_air-conditioner-3-2026-01-1ad1b470cc01345482aee57855a0cc21.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Ignoring star rating- After the new BEE guidelines (2026), star rating has become more strict. 5-Star AC consumes less power. The 3-star model seems cheaper initially, but the higher electricity bill compensates for it in 2-3 years. Always check ISEER value and prefer 5-star inverter models.\" title=\"Ignoring star rating- After the new BEE guidelines (2026), star rating has become more strict. 5-Star AC consumes less power. The 3-star model seems cheaper initially, but the higher electricity bill compensates for it in 2-3 years. Always check ISEER value and prefer 5-star inverter models.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Ignoring star rating- After the new BEE guidelines (2026), star rating has become more strict. 5-Star AC consumes less power. The 3-star model seems cheaper initially, but the higher electricity bill compensates for it in 2-3 years. Always check ISEER value and prefer 5-star inverter models.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770005307_1759133787_1759122237_1753341558_1740038570_Air-Conditioner-5-2025-02-488df8f78bfc61d5e114b66d1dee914d.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Ignoring inverter technology \u2013 Non-inverter AC is definitely cheaper, but the compressor switches on\/off repeatedly, which increases power consumption. Inverter adjusts AC speed, provides faster cooling and can save up to 30-50% electricity. Inverter is a better option for long term.\" title=\"Ignoring inverter technology- Non-inverter AC is certainly cheaper, but the compressor switches on\/off repeatedly, which increases power consumption. Inverter adjusts AC speed, provides faster cooling and can save up to 30-50% electricity. Inverter is a better option for long term.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Ignoring inverter technology- Non-inverter AC is certainly cheaper, but the compressor switches on\/off repeatedly, which increases power consumption. Inverter adjusts AC speed, provides faster cooling and can save up to 30-50% electricity. Inverter is a better option for long term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770005324_air-conditioner-news-2026-01-ff286797211e06f8793e8f75098440c6.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"Underestimating the brand, service and features \u2013 It is wrong to buy just by looking at the price. Make sure to check service center availability, 10 years compressor warranty, copper condenser, auto-clean and anti-bacterial features. Wrong installation can also increase the electricity bill.\" title=\"Underestimating the brand, service and features \u2013 It is wrong to buy just by looking at the price. Make sure to check service center availability, 10 years compressor warranty, copper condenser, auto-clean and anti-bacterial features. Wrong installation can also increase the electricity bill.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  Underestimating the brand, service and features \u2013 It is wrong to buy just by looking at the price. Make sure to check service center availability, 10 years compressor warranty, copper condenser, auto-clean and anti-bacterial features. Wrong installation can also increase the electricity bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4 phtwrp\">\n<div class=\"newphtbox-in\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-55e860fbc82004a4\">\n<div style=\"min-height:200px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770005319_air-conditioner-news-2026-01-0970b238f570b0eb9066db20229d5dba.jpg?im=Resize,width=807,aspect=fit,type=normal\" alt=\"If you avoid these 4 mistakes, your new AC will provide better cooling and the electricity bill will also remain under control.\" title=\"If you avoid these 4 mistakes, your new AC will provide better cooling and the electricity bill will also remain under control.\" width=\"807\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>  If you avoid these 4 mistakes, your new AC will provide better cooling and the electricity bill will also remain under control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1317676f89f41347 artcta\">To add News18 as your favorite news source on Google <a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-hi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a> Do it.<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1317676f89f41347 phtbrdr\">\n<section id=\"bottomNavDetails\" class=\"jsx-1293521762\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1293521762 atbtlink fp\"><span class=\"jsx-1293521762\">First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-1293521762 rs\">\n<p>March 06, 2026, 14:31 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hindi.news18.com\/photogallery\/tech\/diy-buying-a-new-ac-avoid-these-4-costly-mistakes-to-save-electricity-bills-in-2026-ws-l-10237381.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 14:31 IST Avoid these 4 common mistakes before buying a new AC in summer 2026. By choosing the right tonnage, 5-star rating, inverter technology and better service, you can save big on electricity bills. 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