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VRV system for home: which one, and how much?
By Saheb Sareen. Updated 2026-11-05.
The answer
For a flat with light use, choose VRV Home. For more rooms or more use, choose VRV S. For a large house used all day, choose VRV Alpha.1
- VRV Home goes up to 6 HP. It has fewer indoor unit styles.3,1
- VRV S goes up to 12 HP, with every indoor unit style.4,1
- VRV Alpha is Daikin's biggest range, built for large homes and heavy use.5,1
Watch: which VRV fits which home
- A flat with no roof of its own. The outdoor unit must fit on a balcony.
- A small flat, AC on a few hours: VRV Home, up to 6 HP.
- More rooms, or a certain look in each room: VRV S, up to 12 HP.
- A large house with space outside, AC on all day: VRV Alpha.
A simple drawing. HP is how VRV is sized: 6 HP is about 4.5 ton.3,1
Which VRV system is best for your home?
| Your home | Choose |
|---|---|
| Flat, AC on a few hours | VRV Home |
| Flat or floor with more rooms or more use | VRV S |
| A certain indoor unit look in every room | VRV S |
| Large house or villa with space outside | VRV Alpha |
| AC running fully, most of the day | VRV Alpha |
The rule: small flat, VRV Home. Bigger flat, VRV S. Large house used all day, VRV Alpha. Still deciding between VRV and split ACs? Read VRV or split AC first.1
In rupees: what a VRV system costs
| VRV Home, 6 HP (about 4.5 ton), with execution | ₹3.9 lakh to ₹4.2 lakh |
|---|---|
| VRV S, 12 HP (about 9.5 ton), with execution | ₹7.8 lakh to ₹8.4 lakh |
This is our average: about ₹65,000 to ₹70,000 per HP, with execution. Your home decides the final price. Our engineer quotes it after seeing your plan.2,3,4
Planning VRV for your home: do's and don'ts
Do
- Size each room first with our AC calculator.9,1
- Plan the whole system with our engineer before you buy.1,10
- Plan it before your home is built or redone.1
- Check where the outdoor unit goes: a balcony, a wall or the roof.3,1
Don't
- Don't pick VRV Home for more than 6 HP. That is its limit.3
- Don't pick VRV Home if you want ceiling cassettes. It has wall and duct units only.3,1
- Don't pick VRV Alpha for a small flat with no outdoor space.1
What is Daikin VRV Home?
- It comes in 4, 5 or 6 HP. That is about 3, 4 or 4.5 ton.3
- One outdoor unit runs up to 8 indoor units, on normal home power.3
- The outdoor unit fits on a balcony, or hangs on a wall.3
- Indoors you get wall units or hidden ceiling ducts only.3,1
What is Daikin VRV S?
- It comes in 4 to 12 HP. That is about 3 to 9.5 ton.4
- It takes every VRV indoor unit style, ceiling cassettes too.1
- See them all in our indoor unit corner.11
What is Daikin VRV Alpha?
- It runs from 6 to 78 HP, on three-phase power.6
- Daikin builds it for offices and large homes.5
- Its ISEER goes up to about 11. ISEER is like a car's mileage.6,8
- You can run it from Daikin's Reiri for Home app on your phone.7
How much does a VRV system cost for a home?
- On average, about ₹65,000 to ₹70,000 per HP, with execution.2
- A 6 HP VRV Home costs about ₹3.9 lakh to ₹4.2 lakh.2,3
- Compare it with split ACs in our VRV or split guide.
What size VRV does my home need?
- Start room by room. Our AC calculator gives each room's size.9,1
- Floor and sun change the size. Our size guide shows how.9
- Then plan the whole system with our engineer.1
- A video call costs ₹99. A site visit costs ₹1,500. The fee comes off your order.10
See it for yourself
- Talk to our HVAC engineer: Video call ₹99, fee adjusted against your order.
- Daikin VRV at our experience centre: South Extension Part-2, by appointment.
Questions people ask
Which VRV system is best for a home?
VRV Home for a small flat. VRV S for a bigger flat or more use. VRV Alpha for a large house used all day.1
What is the biggest VRV Home size?
6 HP, about 4.5 ton. For more, choose VRV S, up to 12 HP.3,4
How many indoor units can VRV Home run?
Up to 8 indoor units on one outdoor unit.3
Does a home VRV need three-phase power?
Not VRV Home. It runs on normal single-phase power. VRV Alpha needs three-phase power.3,6
Is VRV Alpha used in homes?
Yes, in large homes. Daikin builds it for commercial and large residential use.5
How much does VRV cost per HP?
About ₹65,000 to ₹70,000 per HP on average, with execution. Your home decides the final price.2
Sources
- Our showroom advice on VRV for homes: VRV Home or VRV S for flats, VRV Alpha for large houses used all day; size room by room, plan in a consultation (November 2026) (Citi Cool)
- Our average VRV cost: about ₹65,000 to ₹70,000 per HP, with execution (October 2026) (Citi Cool)
- VRV Home: 4, 5 and 6 HP on single-phase power, up to 8 indoor units, wall and duct indoor units, 40 m pipe, outdoor unit on a balcony or wall (Daikin India)
- VRV S: 4 to 12 HP models (11.2 to 33.5 kW), single-phase and three-phase (Daikin India)
- Daikin VRV Alpha: "for commercial and large residential applications" (Daikin India)
- VRV Alpha: 6 to 78 HP (16 to 219 kW), three-phase, ISEER up to 11.44 (Daikin India)
- VRV Alpha catalogue 2026: 16 indoor unit types, Reiri for Home app, DAi-edge monitoring, night quiet mode, backup operation (Daikin India)
- Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (Vikaspedia, Government of India)
- Our AC calculator: the size each room needs, on Daikin's heat-load method (Citi Cool engineering)
- HVAC design and consultation: video call or site visit with our engineer (Citi Cool)
- Our indoor unit corner: every Daikin VRV indoor unit, with its look and finish (Citi Cool)
More AC questions, answered
- Which ton AC does my room need?: Sized for your city's hottest day, with the right AC from stock.
- Inverter vs non-inverter AC: which one should you buy?: Inverter for a bedroom used 6+ hours a day. Non-inverter for short use, a top floor or a hall.
- How many units does a 1.5 ton AC use in an hour?: About half a unit on the label. Two to three times that on a top floor.
- What is the difference between an inverter and a non-inverter AC?: One is fully on or off. The other slows down. Watch both work.
- 3 Star vs 5 Star AC: is a 5 Star worth it?: A 5 Star for long hours. A 3 Star for nights and short use.
- What is the best temperature to set your AC?: 24°C, and 26°C at night. Never 18°C.
- How much does AC installation cost in Delhi?: About ₹2,700 to fit a split AC, plus copper pipe by the metre. Our rate card, item by item.
- VRV or split AC: which is better for your home?: VRV when you have no space for outdoor units. It costs more to buy and less to run.
- What size AC do I need for my room?: A 1.5 ton for most bedrooms. A 5 Star or a bigger AC on a top floor.
- Hot and cold AC: is it worth it in Delhi?: Yes, for a bedroom you use in winter. One AC all year, and no fumes.
- Coming next: Daikin AC error codes: what they mean
- Coming next: What is ISEER? The star label number explained
- Coming next: Cassette AC or split AC?
Planning VRV for your home? Call sales on 77039 00307, or book a ₹99 video call with an engineer, adjusted against your order.