r/BuyItForLifeIndia

Sealing Clips from IKEA, more than 10 years old
🔥 Hot ▲ 148 r/BuyItForLifeIndia

Sealing Clips from IKEA, more than 10 years old

These were bought from IKEA in Singapore, around 14 yrs back iirc. Still, each one is still intact and getting used.

Are ones in India IKEA or otherwise of same/similar quality?

u/Ambitionless_Nihil — 7 hours ago

Bestest AC brand in India right now? Mitsubishi vs O General vs Daikin vs Hitachi

Alright, quick question

From what I see, the general ranking looks like:

Mitsubishi = O General > Daikin > Hitachi

So

- Is Mitsubishi and Ogeneral basically the best AC overall?

- Which brand actually has the best service network in India?

- And for model ranges Japan/Thailand vs India, Japan model is best right.

So, if I go for an imported unit, will I even get proper service and spare parts in India or is that a headache

Looking for your suggestions

reddit.com
u/FallingWithTheStars — 1 hour ago
🔥 Hot ▲ 166 r/BuyItForLifeIndia

i'll be using ogeneal AC for first time

specs - 1.5 ton 5 star (with extended warranty also)

everyone is saying that ogeneral oe MITSUBISHI ac's are best how frequently should i refill the gas?

u/Abject-Promise-2040 — 17 hours ago

Braun series 5 trimmer build quality and relairability.

No broken clips, not a drop of glue used, still waterproof, replaceable battery, just 4 screws, reminds me of the repairability of devices that were sold in the early 2000s and were easily repairable.

u/pavanbh4t — 16 hours ago

Is this atomberg good for my budget under 3k

I have heard and seen good reviews about this fan My room is medium sized

Should I go for this

Or is there a better bldc fan under 3k budget

I want to buy 2

Really appreciate any help

u/Zealousideal_Bad333 — 18 hours ago

Is this Ac any good? And how do I get warranty when ordering from Amazon

So I compared it with other options and found it to be a good ac under 40,000

To anyone who recently bought this ac how did you avail the 499 rupees 6 year warranty plan if you are ordering from Amazon.

Link - https://amzn.in/d/06kErYVb

Review of this ac will be greatly appreciated

u/FalseSun200 — 16 hours ago
🔥 Hot ▲ 216 r/BuyItForLifeIndia+1 crossposts

Finally Got My Ac. 😀🥰

Finally got my AC! 🎉

Brand: Panasonic

Model: EU18CKY5XFM

Capacity: 1.5 ton, 5-star

Price: ₹41,000

Installation: ₹1,400 (scheduled for tomorrow)

Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly!

.. ..

Well, well... finally I've purchased my AC. Thanks to everyone for suggesting good brands and helping me choose a good one.

I visited 3 showrooms in my area, and most had stock issues. I was initially interested in Daikin, but all their 3-star and 5-star models were either out of stock or arriving in a day or two. After exploring other options, I found that Panasonic is pretty solid. I had to stretch my budget a bit, but I'm happy with the choice.

u/giveme_a_samosa — 1 day ago

2 tb Hard disk best buy

Was looking to purchase 2tb hdd storage what's the best option to go for not looking to spend too much for backup and other features, need goo storage.

reddit.com
u/docker-up — 22 hours ago
🔥 Hot ▲ 53 r/BuyItForLifeIndia

Spent way too long comparing ACs, so I made an Google sheet. Posting it in case it helps someone

I recently went down the rabbit hole of buying a 1.5 ton AC and realized how confusing the options are — star ratings, ISEER, annual electricity consumption, WiFi features, installation costs, etc. Every listing on Amazon/Flipkart shows different bits of info, and comparing them side-by-side was honestly a pain.

So I ended up creating a simple Excel sheet for myself where I compiled details of some popular 1.5 ton split ACs — including:

  • Model numbers
  • Cooling capacity
  • Annual electricity consumption
  • Star rating / ISEER
  • WiFi availability
  • Actual price + installation charges

Nothing fancy, just a clean comparison so I could make a practical decision instead of guessing.

https://preview.redd.it/i8xs0lefzyvg1.png?width=2164&format=png&auto=webp&s=c6191dde0477862cb44ad57396c6ee7e31d76045

Sharing it here in case it helps someone else who is currently researching ACs, especially with summer around the corner. Even if it saves you 30 minutes of tab-switching, it’s worth it.

If anyone wants the sheet or has suggestions for more models to add (especially newer 5-star ones), happy to update it.

Hope this helps someone 👍

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OQZngAVJgq6yGveMM5qAyaOPM1UyIrda_1PIuRSVOSk/edit?usp=sharing

reddit.com
u/Professional-Beach22 — 2 days ago
🔥 Hot ▲ 53 r/BuyItForLifeIndia

Buying AC, fridge, washing machine and TV for newly constructed home

Hey guys, so we're buying 3AC's, one washing machine, one fridge and one 65 inch TV for our newly constructed home. Looking at 1.5 ton ac and front load washing machines.

There's so many options to choose from that I basically gave up everything.

2 rooms are around 200sq ft and guest room is around 140sqft.

Can someone please suggest me the appliances that you guys have used which doesn't deteriorate within a year.

reddit.com
u/Allen_sylvestri — 2 days ago

Buying an AC Feels Like Gambling — Help Me Pick the Right Bet

🧩 My Situation (aka “The Heat Boss Level”)

  • Room size: ~220 sqft (not a neat rectangle, more like abstract art)
  • Location vibe: Mysore-style humidity DLC
    • Summers: 37°C day / 27°C night with ~90% humidity 🥵
    • Other seasons: ~30°C avg
    • Monsoon/Winter: ~23°C outside
  • House: 1st floor + direct sun on roof ☀️
  • Exposure: South-East window + wall (sunlight says hello early)
  • Body type: I sweat like I’m being paid for it 💧

🛠️ Prep Plan

  • Seal gaps like I’m prepping a spaceship
  • Reflective window film
  • Tower fan for airflow assist

⏱️ Usage

  • Night: ~8 hours
  • Day: ~4 hours

📡 Must-have

  • WiFi + app control (non-negotiable) → So brands like Daikin / O General / Carrier are out (stock + weak smart features)

⚡ Electricity Fear Factor

I’m not made of money 😅
Can stretch ~₹2K extra/month max. Beyond that… AC becomes emotional damage.

⚔️ Contenders

🌀 Panasonic (The “Topper”)

2 Ton, 5★,

  • Price: ₹63,000
  • ISEER: 5.8
  • Rated: 6.1 kW
  • Max: 6.7 kW
  • Min (maintenance): 2.7 kW

🌬️ Samsung (The “Smooth Operator”)

2 Ton, 3★ WindFree AI

  • Price: ₹55,500
  • ISEER: 4.5
  • Rated: 6.3 kW
  • Max Turbo: 7.2 kW (beast mode 🐉)
  • Min: ~1.3 kW

❄️ LG (The “Balanced Fighter”)

2 Ton, 3★ AI+

  • Price: ₹66,200
  • Rated: 6.3 kW
  • Max: 6.8 kW
  • Min: not clearly specified (suspicious silence 👀)

🧠 The “AI” Reality Check

Let’s be honest… this isn’t sci-fi AI. It’s smart algorithms wearing a fancy suit.

Behavior I’ve observed:

  • Samsung → Drops power aggressively after reaching temp → Runs like a monk… calm, steady, low-watt 🧘
  • LG → Middle path → Slightly more aggressive than Samsung
  • Panasonic → Cooling first, thinking later → More brute force, less finesse

🤔 My Current Thinking (Challenge This Please)

1️⃣ Why I’m leaning Samsung / LG over Panasonic

Even though Panasonic is 5★, here’s the twist:

👉 Samsung/LG can drop to ~1300W cooling capacity
Which means roughly 200–300W real power draw once stable

That’s not an AC anymore… that’s a ceiling fan with attitude.

Not buying it for windfree feature, bcz i use add on tower fan anyways

2️⃣ Why this might beat a 5★ in real life

Star ratings (ISEER) are lab-tested fairy tales 🧪

Real life:

  • Room gets cooled
  • Then AC runs for HOURS maintaining temp

So what matters more?

👉 How low it can go, not how hard it can hit

If an AC:

  • runs continuously at low watt
  • avoids ON/OFF drama
  • maintains steady cooling

It might consume:
👉 same or even LESS than a 5★ that keeps cycling or has higher minimum load

3️⃣ My Hypothesis

>

Because:

  • 5★ helps during peak load (initial cooling)
  • But low-load efficiency dominates 80% of usage time

🧪 Questions for You Legends

  • Anyone using Samsung / LG / Panasonic in similar humid hell conditions?
  • Real electricity bills? (truth, not brochure fantasy 😄)
  • How long for pre-cooling from 35°C → 25°C?
  • Is 2 Ton overkill or justified for my setup? → Could 1.5 Ton survive this boss fight?

I’m basically trying to choose between:

  • 🧠 Efficiency ninja (Samsung/LG) vs
  • 🏆 Lab champion (Panasonic)

Help me not regret this decision every month when the electricity bill arrives like a horror movie jump scare ⚡👻

reddit.com
u/RONY_GOAT — 1 day ago
🔥 Hot ▲ 120 r/BuyItForLifeIndia

Tommorow I am Going to Buy a A.c For my Mom 😀

Hi , Tommorow I am going to buy Ac.

Budget : 35-37k, 1.5ton

Room size: Near to 110-120sqft.

Daily running near to 7-8 hrs,

which one should I go for?

Today evening went to see some glimpse, Sales person kinda force me for IFB 😐.

HE SAID, IT WILL WORK EVEN IN 58 Degree.

please suggest me What should I do? Shall I use my CC . I heard 2000 extra discount or shall I opt for Idfc emi.

Suggest your Thoughts please.🙏🙏

reddit.com
u/giveme_a_samosa — 3 days ago

Washing Machine query

Hey guys I am planning to buy a front load 9 kg washing machine, preferably LG. I was seeing IFB also.

To my surprise, at Khosla Electronics, I was shown the following 11 kg IFB model at aeound ₹38k! (3 months EMI on CC)

https://amzn.in/d/06mEepvJ

Is this a steal? Or am I missing something? Please (a)dvice.

I am also attaching the price breakdown that I was shown.

u/Batman--x — 2 days ago

Is it safe to buy ACs online from flipkart or should I go for local dealers

Hello all,

I will be buying my first window AC.

I am getting cheapest deals on Flipkart. Is it safe to buy from Flipkart.

Secondly, only Voltas and Lloyd's are fitting my budget right now, are they reliable brands. I heard that Voltas has really down graded their quality.

If I stretch a bit, I can get Carrier too,but thats 4k extra. Is it worth paying more.

Additionally, I am a tenant, live on rent, hence I want something reliable that can move around with me, rather than a split ac.

Also long term reliability wise, is it better to buy fixed speed ACs or inverter ones that are variable.

reddit.com
u/Panda-768 — 1 day ago

Good security camera

Can someone recommend a good security camera. Used to order tapo cameras from tp link blindly but they are unavailable everywhere. Same with Mi and other reliable brands.

Can anyone suggest a good camera around 3k price range with similar features??

reddit.com
u/SuccessfulValuable72 — 12 hours ago

Getting a window AC super confused right now

Im getting a 1.5 ton 5 star window AC. Budget isnt an issue but i need something reliable and for long run. I am confused between Daikin, hitachi and Ogeneral. Idk the more i search the more i keep on reading bad things about each of the brand. Im based in delhi so which one should i get in terms of longevity and after sales service? Im dead confused atp😭

reddit.com
u/No-Vegetable9890 — 2 days ago

Suggest me a good Air cooler

I am looking for an air cooler under 10k budget. Any better than the mentioned image.

u/nowaymoon — 2 days ago

Window AC recommendations

Hi i am planning to buy ac for my room which is 110 sq ft. I have narrowed it down to o general and carrier but O general has lower iseer rating than carrier! But when I searched about carrier, not many people find it good. Any other recommendations?? PS- Mitsubishi HI doesn’t have window ac Mitsubishi E has only 3 star ones available!

reddit.com