Daikin Alira

Good, but could be better for a premium product – I’m very surprised that I ended up with the Daikin Alira FTXM50U in my household. Nothing against Daikin, but it was never my first choice of brand when considering a new AC. Usually I’d consider more mainstream brands like Mitsubishi Electric, Mitsubishi Heavy industry, Panasonic, Fujitsu etc. I had to replace my other failing (ironically Daikin) AC and a couple of things were of importance to me: Price, Energy efficiency and total cost of installation. To my huge surprise Daikin was in the top 3 choices. Then I decided to add a couple of hundred of $$$ and go for the more energy efficient and allegedly the better model - Alira (Cora was a default choice). Thinks I don’t like: 1. Indoor unit design isn’t particularly pretty for the asking price. 2. Daikin didn’t have an onboard option for Energex energy saver device (other brands do) - had to pay extra. 3. If you ever contact Daikin support they will try to help you, but also will try to do everything to avoid the warranty claim (not directly, but thru their installers network). While it is kind of “normal” I’d expect more softness from the brand that pitch themselves as premium. Things I like: 1. The price is right - not sure what is so premium about the Daikin, but it costs the same or less than other ACs with the similar energy efficiency. 2. Quiet operation for both indoor and outdoor units. 3. Decent energy efficiency for 5Kw model. 4. Heats up and cools down quickly and evenly. 5. Great support in Australia.

Below, I’ve attached my video review that takes a slightly different angle to the “review”. It includes tips, tricks and points of consideration. Here it is: https://youtu.be/stqKbS790vE

After all, I'd recommend the Daikin Alira FTXM50U to anyone who is on the market for 5Kw AC if your budget can afford it.