How to size an AC for your room
Tonnage depends on room area, sunlight and the floor you live on.
Choosing a washing machine size
For most families of four, 7 kg is enough; here is how to work it out for yours.
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Notes from Ilanji Home Appliances
Guides, care tips and stories from behind the counter.
Why we recommend BLDC fans
They draw about a third of the power of an old fan and run longer on an inverter.
How big a refrigerator does your family need?
Litres per person, single or double door, and the extra space Madurai kitchens need for curd, batter and festival sweets.
Getting your AC ready before the Madurai summer
A service in March, a clean filter every fortnight and the right temperature setting: how to prepare for April and May.
What happens on installation day
Delivery, unpacking, fitting, a demonstration in Tamil and taking away the old one: a typical visit from our fitters.
Star ratings and your electricity bill: a worked example
What a 5-star AC saves over a 3-star one in a Madurai home, in units and rupees, and how long it takes to pay back.
Washing machine care in hard water
Madurai’s borewell water leaves scale inside drums and heaters. Five habits that keep a washer running well.
Is an inverter appliance worth the extra price?
What inverter means in a fridge, AC or washer, what it saves and the common worry about repair costs.
How we price your old appliance in an exchange
Age, condition, size and whether it works: what our team looks at in your WhatsApp photo and how the price is set.
Need help choosing?
Book a free home visit. We measure the space and suggest three options.