Skip Daikin and Mitsubishi for Air Conditioning! Insiders Recommend 2 Brands That Are Energy-Efficient, Durable, and Cool Quickly: Still Working After 20+ Years

Taiwan's summers are getting hotter every year, making air conditioners a must-have appliance in every home. A netizen posted on PTT saying their home air conditioner, used for 25 years, was nearing the end of its life and they were looking to replace it. They asked fellow users which brands were recommended. The post sparked a lively discussion, with two brands—Hitachi and National—receiving the most recommendations, praised for being 'energy-efficient, durable, and fast-cooling' and 'still working after over 20 years.'

The user originally considered sticking with their old brand but, after researching online, realized modern air conditioners don’t seem to last as long as they used to—around seven years appears to be the limit. They asked, 'How long have you been using your inverter AC? Any brand recommendations? So many brands, it’s overwhelming.'

The post drew numerous responses: '25 years is long enough—time to switch, and there’s a new energy subsidy for old-to-new replacements,' 'We use Daikin everywhere—bedrooms for 10 years, living room almost 5,' 'Mitsubishi Heavy,' 'Sanyo—just needs to cool well and save power,' 'Fujitsu,' 'Tatung mechanical AC used for 36 years and still working,' 'Sanyo offers great value—never buy Sansui,' 'Our TECO window unit has been going for 20 years too.'

Among these, Hitachi and National were recommended most frequently. Comments included: 'Hitachi—been using it for over 20 years,' 'Hitachi—just clean the filter regularly and do a deep clean every few years,' 'We always use National—have been installing their units for decades, too lazy to switch,' 'Hitachi has always been the cooling king,' 'National—electricity bills don’t feel expensive, though I’m not sure if the app readings are accurate,' 'I bought a National unit—used it for over seven years,' 'National—buy rationally, not emotionally,' 'Living room Hitachi has been 13 years; the previous one lasted about 15. For large spaces, buy a better model; for small rooms, any inverter will do,' 'National’s indoor fins rusted due to swamp gas—replaced for free; Mitsubishi charges,' 'National inverter used for 17 years—still cools strongly, normal usage, but newer models feel colder at the same temperature,' 'Two cheapest National inverter units—18 years, never broken.'

Full discussion: 'Which air conditioner brand does your household use? How many years have you used it, and do you still recommend it?'