AIR CONDITIONERSDEMO DATA

DAIKIN / AIR CONDITIONERS

Daikin Perfera 3.5 kW FTXM35

GOOD VALUEFAIR1,199 CREDITS

The product delivers more than its price class typically offers. Worth shortlisting, especially if the price holds.

87/ 100

PRODUCT HEALTH SCORE

01

PRODUCT HEALTH SCORE

PERFORMANCE90
EFFICIENCY94
VALUE85
FEATURES82
RELIABILITY SIGNALS90
OWNERSHIP COST86
PRACTICALITY84
02

PRODUCT BLUEPRINT

SCALE NTS
W 80.4 cmH 29.8 cmD 22.6 cmFIG. 01 — DAIKIN PERFERA 3.5 KW FTXM35
03

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE
Wall split, cooling + heat pump
CAPACITY
3.5 kW cooling / 4.2 kW heating
EFFICIENCY
SEER 8.65 / SCOP 5.1
NOISE
19 dB indoor quiet mode
REFRIGERANT
R32
WARRANTY
3 years parts
WARRANTY
3-year standard
04

FEATURE CHECK

  • SEER 8.65 efficiencyUSEFUL

    Top-decile seasonal efficiency — the number that actually decides your summer bills.

  • 19 dB quiet modeUSEFUL

    Bedroom-safe. The rare AC spec that matches reality.

  • Heat-pump heatingUSEFUL

    Delivers ~4 kW of heat per kW of electricity — often cheaper than gas heating.

  • Wi-Fi appOPTIONAL

    Scheduling is handy; voice control is decoration.

05

ENERGY & ACOUSTICS

CALCULATED ESTIMATE

ENERGY RATING

A++

EXCELLENT

ANNUAL CONSUMPTION

187 kWh

manufacturer-declared figure

EST. ANNUAL ENERGY COST

56 CREDITS

standard EU energy tariff

NOISE

19 dB

VERY QUIET
06

OWNERSHIP COST MAP

CALCULATED ESTIMATE
PURCHASE1,199 CREDITS
ENERGY280 CREDITS
WATERN/A
MAINTENANCE250 CREDITS
CONSUMABLESN/A

5-YEAR TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP

1,729 CREDITS

PER YEAR

346 CREDITS

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PRICE & VALUE ANALYSIS

ASKING PRICE

1,199 CREDITS

ESTIMATED PRODUCT VALUE

1,150 CREDITS

spec + feature benchmark

FEATURE PREMIUM

50 CREDITS

paid for non-core extras

FAIR

Asking price is broadly in line with estimated product value.

08

STRENGTHS

  • Excellent seasonal efficiency (SEER 8.65)
  • Among the quietest indoor units available
  • Effective heating extends usefulness to winter
  • Strong installer and service network
09

CONCERNS

  • Professional installation adds €350–600 — budget the total
  • Outdoor unit placement needs planning for noise and airflow
  • Oversized for rooms under 20 m²
10

SUITABILITY

BEST FOR

Living rooms and bedrooms of 25–35 m² in homes wanting year-round climate from one unit.

SKIP IF

Your room is small (step down to 2.5 kW) or you can't install an outdoor unit.

FIT CHECK:W 80.4 cmH 29.8 cmD 22.6 cmMEASURE YOUR SPACE BEFORE ORDERING

11 / DETECTIVE'S TAKE

Correctly sized, this is close to the ideal residential split. The efficiency and noise figures are real. The only trap is the total installed cost — get the installation quote before celebrating the unit price.

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