Ducted Aircon - Daikin Vs Fujitsu

LBenjohn on 02/07/2020 - 04:22

I have been quoted 11500$ for a 15KW Fujitsu ducted AC and 12600$ for a Daikin 16kw ducted AC. MODELS ARE THE FOLLOWING:

Fujitsu Model No: ARTG60LHTA/AOTG60LATT 15.0 (6.2-17.5) kw cooling and 18 (6.2-20.0) heating.

Daikin model number: FDYQ160LBV1/RZQS160AV1 16.0 (7.3 – 16.3) kw cooling and 18.0 (7.3 -18.2) kw) heating

Also Fujitsu would give me a 400$ cash back as well on top of this price…Both includes Airtouch 4 with 6zones and sensors in each. Which should I go with. Daikin seems to be more popular than Fujitsu. But installers say Fujitsu and Daikin are same quality wise.

Confused as to which one to go with.

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • Melb69 on 02/07/2020 - 06:30
    +1

    Just go with cheapest or if you like see if they can get the Daikin price to maych including the extra $400. Doubt though they will. We have haf a Daikin. No issues.

  • 7ekn00 on 02/07/2020 - 07:01

    Have purchased many Aircons over the years (and they are used 24/7 in the tropics), Daikin has persistently performed better with less maintenance and is the only brand that has lasted 12 years (so far) without replacement (Fujitsu's were replaced at 7 years with compressor failure, Panasonic at 5 years, old Sharps lasted 3 years, Mitsubishi - non Heavy Industries - lasted 5 years) - just my anecdotal expereience so far (and no experience with the exact models you mention!) :P
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  • holdenmg on 02/07/2020 - 08:40

    I'd go with Fujitsu. No worries.

  • gumbo45c on 02/07/2020 - 08:44
    +2

    I am in the industry - daikin is better IMO

    • Benjohn on 02/07/2020 - 19:57

      Thanks mate

  • Muzeeb on 02/07/2020 - 09:21

    Are these 3 phase units?

    • Benjohn on 02/07/2020 - 19:56

      Yes

  • knasty on 02/07/2020 - 09:24

    I've got 6 Fujitsu splits that have lasted 10+ years (prior owner installed them) but a newer one I bought is noisier and doesn't fill me with confidence that it will last as long. I won;t be choosing Fujitsu when others fail - more likely Daikin/Panasonic/Mitsubishi Electric.

    Question for those in the trade - I see most manufacturers use the same compressor unit for a number of output ratings eg. 7.1kW and 8.1kW models both use the same outdoor compressor. I assume it's best to get the lower output version of the larger compressor than the higher output version of the smaller compressor?

  • [Deactivated] on 02/07/2020 - 10:17
    +1

    We've had a Daikin 10 outlet ducted for 14 years, no problems at all.

  • bobz79 on 02/07/2020 - 11:02
    +1

    Daikin makes the best machine, no doubt. But their controllers/app etc are meh! Should be ok since you are going with Airtouch

  • the Unforgiven on 02/07/2020 - 20:43

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industrial

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