How much electricity does an air conditioner use per hour?
How much a split unit draws by its capacity, why inverter changes the maths, and how to work out the real cost from your own bill.
Appliances
In Appliances we compare ceiling fans, electric heaters, electric water heaters, tankless water heaters, spin dryers and freezers, among others among the best-selling models on MercadoLibre Argentina. In each guide we pick three: the best value, the cheapest one that still delivers, and the premium option — with the pros and cons explained in plain language. The prices you see are real and refreshed every day, so what's listed here is what it costs today: no juggling twenty tabs, no surprises at checkout. Pick the guide you're after below and go straight to the model that fits you best.
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How many litres of fridge do I need?
How many litres of fridge to get by household size, what no-frost and cyclic cooling mean, and why to measure the gap before buying.
How many watts of microwave do I need?
What microwave power suits your use, how many litres by household size, and what the grill and the functions almost nobody uses really mean.
Is a dishwasher worth it?
How much water and electricity a dishwasher really uses, whether it washes better than by hand, how many place settings you need, and what to check before buying.
What washing machine capacity do I need for my household?
How many kilos of washing machine to get by household size, what the spin RPM means, and why the biggest isn't always best.
How many BTU do I need for my room?
How to size an air conditioner from your room's square metres, and why buying a bigger unit than you need is worse than buying one slightly too small.
How much does an electric heater cost to run per hour?
How much electricity an electric heater really uses, how to work out the cost from your own bill, and which type makes sense so you don't overpay in winter.
Spin dryer vs. tumble dryer: what's the difference?
Why most 'dryers' sold in Argentina don't dry clothes with heat, what they actually do, and which one suits your home.
Tank or tankless water heater: which one should I get?
The real difference between a storage water heater and a tankless one, which suits your home based on bathrooms and people, and why the key figure isn't the price of the unit.
The best ceiling fans 2026
We compare real ceiling fans from MercadoLibre Argentina by blades, light, remote control and motor type, to pick the ideal one for your room.
The best electric heaters 2026
We compare real fan heaters, panel convectors and quartz heaters from MercadoLibre Argentina to pick the right electric heater for your room, running cost and budget.
The best electric water heaters 2026
We compare real electric water heaters (termotanques) from MercadoLibre Argentina by capacity, connection type and recovery, to pick the right size for your family without running out of hot water.
The best tankless water heaters 2026
We compare real gas tankless water heaters and instant electric heaters from MercadoLibre Argentina by flow, draft type and ignition, to pick the ideal one for your home.
The best spin dryers 2026
We compare real spin dryers and hot-air dryers from MercadoLibre Argentina by capacity, speed and type, explaining the key difference before you buy.
The best freezers 2026
We compared the best-selling freezers on MercadoLibre Argentina and picked the best, the cheapest and the premium one, based on capacity, consumption and type.
The best dishwashers 2026
We compared the best-selling dishwashers on MercadoLibre Argentina and picked the best, the cheapest and the premium one, based on place settings, type and consumption.
The best split air conditioners 2026
We compared the best-selling split air conditioners on MercadoLibre Argentina and picked the best, the cheapest and the premium one, based on cooling power, inverter tech and consumption.
The best washing machine in 2026
We compared the best-selling washing machines on MercadoLibre Argentina and picked the best overall, the cheapest and the largest, based on how much laundry you do.
The best no-frost fridge for your home
We compared the best-selling fridges on MercadoLibre Argentina and picked the best no-frost, the cheapest and the premium one, based on household size and budget.
