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Air Cooler vs AC
Air cooler 100-300W (running cost ~₹20/day in 8 hrs). AC 1.2 kW/ton (~₹100/day for 1.5T 8 hrs). Cooler works only in dry climate (Delhi, Rajasthan); humid coastal cities need AC.
1.5 ton
180 W
8 hrs
₹8/kWh
Air Cooler / month
₹346
AC / month
₹3,456
Cooler saves ₹3,110/month. (Doesn't work well in humid coastal cities.)
FAQ
Cooler in humid cities?
Doesn't work — coolers add moisture (evaporative cooling). Mumbai, Chennai — stick to AC.
Cooler power consumption?
50-300W typically. 200W × 8 hrs = ₹13/day. AC 1.5T × 8 hrs = ₹80/day.
Cooler enough for Bangalore?
Bangalore's mild summer (max 35°C) makes cooler sufficient. AC unnecessary 9 months a year.