India, Dec. 22 -- Indian winters have a way of exposing bad AC choices. A hot and cold AC sounds like the neat answer, until heating feels weak, the bedroom gets noisy at night, or the bill jumps. Most of the time the problem is not the brand, it is the wrong tonnage, poor placement, or buying from a spec sheet instead of the room you actually live in.

This guide breaks down the hot and cold AC shopping mistakes that cause those regrets, then shares our best picks for Indian homes. We explain what to look for in heating mode, which sizes suit bedrooms versus living rooms, and the installation checks that decide real world results. The goal is simple. You get winter warmth that feels comfortable, summer cooling that stays clean, and fewer...