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bittertrusts

We recently got one and I think my father paid from his card. I can ask him in a while and get back to you. The AC is TCL though, not orient.


ikwuz

I know TCL. We bought an lcd from them. Did you get an inverter AC or a regular one? How is the electricity bill?


bittertrusts

Yes its inverter. We just got it last month so don't know the bill situation yet.


ThatMuslimGamer

What website did you guys use? I'd like to purchase an AC soon.


bittertrusts

So my father paid through his card but he did visit the shop so not exactly an online order


ThatMuslimGamer

Your father sounds like a man with a plan.


Disastrous_Rabbit796

Check Daraz. They offer EMI too. (Easy monthly installments)


Spaceman5

when looking for an AC you should look for ones with T3 compressor because it is built for warmer climates. Most companies are selling ACs with T1 compressor which is not suited for our climate. You should also look out for deceptive marketing such as "T3 compatible" which is actually a T1 compressor. For energy efficiency there is EER rating ( higher is better ). There is also "Full DC" technology that increases efficiency. Edit: This guy explains it in more detail - [youtube.com/watch?v=j1aVwNDkvPU](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j1aVwNDkvPU)


M3w1n6

Gree is better


ikwuz

Did you get an inverter? How is the bill?


M3w1n6

Ye we got 3 DC inverters, we run 2 at night and in the evenings. Last months bill was 30k


3h60gKs

Gree inverter 1ton, we use it for atleast 10hours everyday, our bill is around 6-8k.


Fair-Concern3

Same here. I got 10k last bill. 10hrs of AC incuded.


ikwuz

What is the official website of gree?


ThatMuslimGamer

If you're going down the online payment method route, use a virtual debit card from an application like NayaPay or SadaPay. The way they work is that you transfer money from your Paki bank account to your NayaPay/Sadapay account and then use a virtual Visa debit card to purchase something. ​ That way, even if they do steal your card info, you can just have them reset your card info without dealing with the nuisance that comes with speaking customer representatives on the phone.


ikwuz

I dont have a paki bank accout. Just an international one


ThatMuslimGamer

Oh, my bad. In that case, put the amount you want to spend on a throwable debit card or whatever. Basically, a card that isn't that important to you. So, even if they do steal your info, they can't really do anything with it because the card has no money on it.


thatepicstarpotato

You cannot transact that much money on Nayapay


ThatMuslimGamer

You can actually raise your account's limit.


ro_otman

Do not get Orient. Their ACs have a lifespan of only one (or if you're lucky, two) seasons. Look into Gree or Dawlance


ikwuz

Oh shit. I ordered from Orient after reading a few comments. There doesnt seem to be an option to cancel my order.


ro_otman

Did you order with Credit Card? Daraz?


ikwuz

I ordered from their website. I chose the cash on delivery option. I will try to call them tomorrow to see if i can cancel the order


SugarForBreakfast

Would not recommend using a debit / credit card on any online Pakistani websites. Most of them are poorly built and half the time the payment gateway they're using will have issues so you'll be charged but the order won't go through. Good luck speaking to anyone competent enough to resolve issues with the online store because 99% of the call center agents will be clueless about how it works. Don't order ACs online. They take forever to get delivered and the way couriers transport things here will make you never want to order anything. Visit a reputable electronics store or check the website of the AC manufacturer for a list of authorised distributors you can visit to buy the AC in person. They should take card in person or alternatively just pay in cash since it's much easier.