Brand · Japan
Daikin
Primary question · Is Daikin the safe default for a UK home install?
The world's largest AC manufacturer, with the deepest UK installer network and the strongest residential range from value (Sensira) through to flagship (Perfera).
The five questions
Is this right for me?
Daikin is the right brand if you value: quietest residential range.
What will it cost?
Brand pricing tracks the category; see the product pages for installed bands.
Advantages
- Quietest residential range
- Best UK parts and service network
- Honest published noise data
Trade-offs
- Flagship pricing has risen sharply
- App ecosystem is functional rather than delightful
What to do next
Compare specific products in the brand below.
Daikin on Your Home Climate
Daikin★★★★★Perfera FTXM25R- Indoor noise
- 19 dB(A) min
- Running cost
- £95/yr
BedroomsSmall roomsOvernight quietReadHouse Verdict9.4/10
Daikin★★★★★Sensira FTXC25C- Indoor noise
- 23 dB(A) min
- Running cost
- £130/yr
Home officesSecond bedroomsTight budgetsReadHouse Verdict7.8/10
Daikin★★★★★Altherma 3 H HT R290 (6 kW)- SCOP (35°C)
- 4.85
- Running cost
- £1,380/yr
Solid-wall VictoriansEdwardian terracesHigh-flow retrofitsReadHouse Verdict8.7/10
House Summary
Daikin: quietest residential range, but watch out for flagship pricing has risen sharply. The specific units above are where the editorial story lives.
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