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Air coolers in humidity, inverter fridges cut bills: HT guides
Hindustan Times reports that air coolers can still be effective during monsoon if used with proper ventilation and reduced water pump operation, contrary to the belief that they are useless in humidity.…
The Story in Brief
Hindustan Times reports that air coolers can still be effective during monsoon if used with proper ventilation and reduced water pump operation, contrary to the belief that they are useless in humidity. The outlet also says switching from a regular to an inverter refrigerator can lead to a surprisingly large drop in electricity bills, as inverter compressors adjust speed based on cooling needs rather than switching on and off.
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) star rating is highlighted as a more important indicator than the inverter label alone for energy savings. Both guides include product recommendations currently on sale.
The Indian Opinion
These product guides are useful but risk oversimplifying complex buying decisions. The air cooler advice is sensible, ventilation matters, but monsoon humidity often defeats evaporation entirely, making a good fan a cheaper bet. On refrigerators, the BEE star rating is rightly emphasised, yet many consumers still buy on brand or price alone. The real test: check the annual kWh consumption on the BEE label before buying any appliance. That single number tells more than any 'inverter' tag.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, hindustantimes.com (2)
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
