Points to check before you buy an air conditioner or water heater in India, on installation day, and before you sign the installation job sheet.
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How to use it. Go through the list in order: the first group before you pay at the store or online, the electrical group a few days before delivery, and the last two groups while the installer is in your home. Tick items as you go and keep the page open on your phone.
Why it matters. Most later disputes about ACs and geysers come from three gaps: a unit that is the wrong size or efficiency for the room, an installation bill with extras the buyer did not expect, and a warranty claim refused because a condition was not met (for example installation by an unauthorised person, or missing registration). Written records solve most of these. Keep the invoice, warranty card, installation job sheet and photos of the BEE label and the outdoor unit placement.
Worked example. Before signing, a buyer measures 14 feet of copper pipe and sees 20 feet on the bill. At an illustrative ₹250 per foot, the 6-foot gap is ₹1,500, worth querying before paying.
Limits. This is a general checklist. Brand warranty terms, installation packages and electrical requirements differ. For electrical work, use a licensed electrician; rules on wiring and earthing are set by the Central Electricity Authority and state electrical inspectorates.
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