In hot summers and cold winters, if you have an air conditioner, you can spend it comfortably, but if you haven't started it for a while, it may have broken down without you knowing it.

Therefore, this time, we will explain the best replacement frequency of air conditioners and the latest recommended models!

When is the replacement period for the air conditioner? How long is the life?

The standard replacement frequency for air conditioners is about 10 years.

However, according to the "Consumption Trend Survey Cabinet Office Survey (March 3rd year of Reiwa)", the survey results show that the average age of air conditioners is about 13 years, and the reason for replacement is often due to air conditioner failure. It seems.

Generally, a "product life sticker" is affixed to the air conditioner body, so it is a good idea to check this first. [Reference] Replacement time for Panasonic / air conditioners

[Reference] Consumption trend survey Cabinet Office survey (March 3rd year of Reiwa)

How much is the construction and cost of air conditioner replacement?

Next, let's look at the cost of air conditioner replacement work.

Many people are wondering how much the construction cost will be in addition to the cost of the air conditioner itself.

Most of the air conditioner installation work is done by home electronics mass retailers and retailers at the time of purchase. For example, in the case of Bic Camera, it costs 10,780 yen for a room from 6 to 12 tatami mats, and 15,950 yen for a room with 14 tatami mats or more.

[Reference] BicCamera.com/ Mechanism of installation cost of air conditioner

If you have a store that hasn't installed it, or if you want to consider the price a little more, you may want to look for an installer.

Which would you like to buy a new air conditioner now? Introducing recommended models for the spring of 2022 by room size!

Many people are thinking about buying or replacing air conditioners for a new life from spring. Air conditioners are not a cheap purchase, and since they are used for many years, I don't know which model to buy ... For those who like that, I will introduce the recommended model by adding an explanation of the cost for each room size.

How about living alone or the second bedroom / study? This is the recommended air conditioner for 8 to 10 tatami mats

First of all, the recommended air conditioner for 8 to 10 tatami mats, which is nice to have in a room where you live alone, or in your bedroom or study. In particular, if you have more time to work from home due to the introduction of telework, why not install an air conditioner in your work room and create an environment where you can work at a comfortable temperature.

1. Air conditioner for 8 to 10 tatami mats with excellent cost performance! Iris Ohyama / IHF-2504G

The simple design "Iris Ohyama / IHF-2504G" is a high-cost air conditioner that can be purchased from 60,280 yen on the official online site of Iris Ohyama. Since the air conditioner has an LED display, it is also a point that you can check the room temperature at a glance.

[Reference] Iris Plaza Official Website

2. Air conditioner for people who are busy with easy maintenance [Sharp / ND series]

If you are busy with work every day and cannot take the time to clean the air conditioner, we recommend the Sharp ND series equipped with Sharp's original air purification technology Plasmacluster 25000.

Even when the air conditioner is stopped, it detects the place where mold is likely to grow and automatically releases ions, suppressing not only mold in the air but also mold in the air conditioner. It is an open price, and at the time of writing (mid-January 2022), the model for 6 tatami mats is 68,780 yen at Yodobashi.com.

[Reference] Sharp official website

If you want to buy a new air conditioner in your living room, we recommend the latest model! [Latest air conditioner for 18 to 23 tatami mats]

1. The air conditioner solves the problem of air drying !? [Panasonic CS-LX562D2-W]

If you are using an air conditioner, many people may be concerned about dryness. However, this model is the exact opposite. In addition to the function of warming the room, it is equipped with a humidifying function, so you can use it without worrying about the air drying by the air conditioner.

Also, by linking with the smartphone app, you can turn off the power from the outdoors even if you notice that you forgot to turn off the air conditioner after going out. A convenient and comfortable life will begin. It is an open price product, and at the time of writing (mid-January 2022), it is 423,500 yen at Yodobashi.com.

[Reference] Panasonic official website

2. Not just temperature control! Air conditioner that covers the cleanliness of the air [Sharp / AY-N56P2-W]

The NP series has the No. 1 class (*) air purifying power in the air conditioner industry. A room of about 8 tatami mats can be cleaned in just 5 minutes, which is an attractive speed and power. Of course, Sharp's original plasma cluster is also installed, and it is possible to deodorize and sterilize odors and bacteria that cannot be collected by the filter. It is an open price product, and at the time of writing (mid-January 2022), it is 232,170 yen on Yodobashi.com.

* For domestic home air conditioners. JEM air purification applicable floor area 55 tatami mats. As of February 2021. Sharp investigation.

[Reference] Sharp official website

* Data is from the editorial department as of early January 2022. * Although every effort has been made to ensure the information, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the content. * Please use the product at your own risk.

Sentence / Haruka Suie