AirBlue GAM 12 HP ECO
- Cooling, SEER
- 2.6
- Typical 6.5
- Heating, SCOP
- 2.8
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €198 / year
- +€156 if you also heat with it (average climate)
97% of comparable models reach a better class than A; the most common is A++. Heating efficiency (SCOP 2.8) is below the typical 4.1 of its group. AirBlue has 5 models in this group; this one is number 6 among them. On the register since 2022 and still on sale.
What it will cost you
| Period | GAM 12 HP ECO | NF-ST30CR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €198 | €1 | −€197 |
| 5 years | €991 | €4 | −€987 |
| 10 years | €1,982 | €8 | −€1,974 |
| 15 years | €2,974 | €13 | −€2,961 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Years of use
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Cooling and heating
Heating by climate zone
| Climate | SCOP | kWh / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Warmer (e.g. Athens) | 2.8 | 550 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 2.8 | 550 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 2.8 | 550 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| AirBlue GAM 12 HP ECO (this model) | 700 | — |
| 3 | €197 | |
| 102 | €169 | |
| 103 | €169 | |
| 103 | €169 | |
| 112 | €167 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A / A+
- SEER
- 2.6
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 2.8 / 2.8 / 2.8
- Cooling design load
- 3.5 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 1.1 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 700 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 550 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 64 / 0 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290 (GWP 3)
Model numbers and history
Registered by AirBlue under one model number.
GAM 12 HP ECO
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the AirBlue GAM 12 HP ECO cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 700 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €198 a year, or €1,982 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 2.6 and SCOP 2.8 in the average climate: higher is better.