What is the difference between conventional (regular) and inverter aircon

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A regular aircon uses a single fixed speed compressor and fan motor.  It is either off or on.  On the other hand, an inverter unit uses a variable speed motor that adjusts speed depending on the demand or need.

Thus an inverter unit:

1.  Reaches cool temperature faster;

2.  Is quieter; and is advantageous for sound sleep or in crowded residential areas.

3. Runs with 30% less power.

However, the unit must run at constant temperature, say 21 and not at maximum power

We can see that it is not the most efficient as the solar hybrid unit runs with 40% less power.

Inverters are not tops in power savings consumption; solar aircon are; are also trouble prone

Many of us have been led to believe that aircons equipped with inverters are the best when it  comes to saving electrical power consumption.

Well, as the graph here would show, they are not.

They are also trouble prone since they come equipped with computer box (just like our "modelo" cars)  They are prone to electrical surges or even lightning strikes that are not direct (electromagnetic pulse -  emp)  Many inverter equipped aircons have gone kaput for no apparent reasons and you have to buy as in the efi cars, expensive computer boxes.

Solar aircons come with conventional, non electronic units that are sturdy and not prone to electronic malfunction.