Air Conditioner, or more commonly known as AC, is a device used to convert hot air into cold air through freon. The presence of AC is not only needed in rooms but also in cars. 

Car AC can be a solution to make driving more comfortable. Especially in Indonesia, which has a tropical climate that can be quite hot and humid during the day. With the presence of AC, driving long distances will feel cooler. 

This is also true during heavy rain, cold weather, and at night. Turning on the car AC can reduce fogging that usually occurs on the front windshield. Driving becomes safer without condensation inside the cabin. 

Seeing the functions of AC above, it seems that the presence of car AC has become a mandatory component in a vehicle today. Now, for friends whose AC is having problems and needs to be replaced with a new one, here are some recommendations for the best car ACs that can be chosen. 

1. Denso Car AC 

This car AC brand is quite popular in Indonesia. Denso is known for its best quality and affordable prices. The advantage of Denso car AC is that it has a double side compressor that can produce stronger pressure than other brands. 

Various products it offers are also very diverse, ranging from compressors to evaporators. This makes the maintenance of Denso car AC relatively easy because car owners do not need to bother looking for suitable spare parts for their car AC. The components of Denso car AC are also known to be more durable, with optimal and stable performance. Many cars from Daihatsu, Toyota, and Suzuki are compatible with this Denso car AC brand. 

2. Sanden Car AC 

Sanden is also a car AC brand that is no less popular than Denso. Various components and the availability of spare parts are quite easy to find. This popularity has led to many aftermarket parts that are not original, or Kw. Therefore, car owners need to be more careful in choosing parts for this car AC if there is damage. 

The durability and longevity of Sanden car AC materials are among its advantages. Many opinions from users of Honda cars state that the quality of Sanden car AC is on par with Denso. However, in terms of cost, Sanden car AC is more affordable. 

3. Valeo Car AC 

This car AC is most commonly used in European-made cars. However, some Japanese cars like Nissan and Mitsubishi also use this AC. 

The advantage of Valeo AC is that it has a wide variety of products. Such as compressors, evaporators, condensers, expansion valves, and switches. The quality and durability of Valeo materials are said to be not far from Denso, and the price of this Thailand-made car AC is also cheaper than Denso, but it depends on the type of car. 

4. Seiko Seiki Car AC

This brand is often found in Japanese built-up cars. However, some cars assembled in Indonesia also use this Seiko Seiki AC, for example in Suzuki car variants. 

Its quality is also known to be durable and good. However, unfortunately, the price of Seiko Seiki car AC is considered more expensive than other brands, and the availability of spare parts is also limited. 

Those are some recommendations for the best car AC brands that have been summarized. However, it is important to remember that the habit of opening car windows while the AC is on and turning off the car engine without pressing the AC switch off button can also shorten the lifespan of the car AC. So, no matter how good and expensive the AC brand is, the driver's behavior is the most determining factor in whether the car AC can last or not. 

Author: Dinno Baskoro