I bought a Siemens 335 litre unit from dealer in Pune , 2001. After much survey I zeroed on Siemens because of its brand name, German product, even though it was around 20% higher than most korean brands. I was a little specific on the make of the compressor. Siemens was offering a German make compressor, while others we giving a korean one.
But I soon discovered that my decision was terribly wrong.
Year 2002: The unit stopped working, ice formation on the fan.
Year 2004: The compressor failed, replaced after 45 days by siemens
Year 2005 to 2006: Small, persistent problem like ice formation, gas recharge, control panel faulty etc
Year 2007: Again the compressor failed.
Every time the technician attends, he mentions that he has faced the problem for the first time.
*Ye siemens walone germany ka namm pura mitti me milla diya, aur customer ko chuna laga diya.*
I will strongly not recommend
No 2 Siemens, No 2 Siemens, No 2 Siemens, No 2 Siemens