1. An inverter air conditioner is noticeably quieter than its non-inverter aircon counterpart since the compressor is not cycling through an on and off interval to maintain the temperature of your HDB flat. The cycling produces a distinctive sound.

2. It is an excellent power saver. An inverter aircon’s ability to simply adjust compressor motor speed gives it more flexibility in terms of minimizing energy consumption. Compared to a non-inverter air conditioner, an inverter AC can save up to 30 percent on electricity usage. Also, the NEA has a tick-rating system to assess the energy-efficiency capabilities of air conditioners; inverter-type aircons get some of the most favored 4-tick and 5-tick ratings.

3. An inverter AC cools a room evenly–and is able to do so using less electricity. It is also suitable for all kinds of rooms and room sizes.

4. If you have plans to later invest in solar power technologies, an inverter air conditioner will fit right into your energy-saving scheme, because unlike non-inverter units, it is readily compatible with solar power as its energy source.

5. An inverter AC is more durable and has a much longer lifespan compared to a non-inverter air conditioning unit of similar size and capacity.

1. Due to its complex features and complicated operational modes, an inverter air conditioner is considerably more expensive than a traditional air conditioning unit. Think of it as an investment that will pay back over time in terms of lower energy consumption.

2. Repairing an inverter air conditioner comes at a steeper price, too. When an inverter AC breaks down or has issues, its complex workings demand highly trained HVAC experts to properly repair it.

3. Routine maintenance and servicing of an inverter air conditioning unit are also more expensive. You might even need to book a service professional regularly to properly clean the AC unit since it has considerably more parts that are subject to wear and tear compared to a normal air conditioner.