Ardesto ARD-ACS12-IP
Uses less electricity than 22% of the 3,067 split air conditioners, 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €56 a year, €555 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 6.1
- Typical 6.5
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €56 / year
- +€218 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Uses more than most comparable models: 78 % of them need less. Kadeer Electrical NF-ST30CR, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €55 a year. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (67% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.0) is below the typical 4.1 of its group. It is the only Ardesto model in this group.
Where it stands
Rank 2,328 of 3,067 split air conditioners, 3 kW by yearly consumption. 2,327 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Ariston AERES NET 35 MMAB1 196 kWh same
- Ariston KIOS NET 35 MMA1 196 kWh same
- Ardesto ARD-ACS12-IP 196 kWh
- Hobsand HOST12 196 kWh same
- F&U FHIN-12170/FHOT-12171 196 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | ARD-ACS12-IP | NF-ST30CR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €56 | €1 | −€55 |
| 5 years | €278 | €4 | −€273 |
| 10 years | €555 | €8 | −€547 |
| 15 years | €833 | €13 | −€820 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cooling and heating
Heating by climate zone
| Climate | SCOP | kWh / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Warmer (e.g. Athens) | 5.1 | 687 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.0 | 770 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 3.4 | 1,606 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Ardesto ARD-ACS12-IP (this model) | 196 | — |
| 3 | €55 | |
| 102 | €27 | |
| 103 | €26 | |
| 103 | €26 | |
| 112 | €24 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 6.1
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.1 / 4.0 / 3.4
- Cooling design load
- 3.4 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 2.2 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 196 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 770 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 53 / 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Ardesto under one model number.
ARD-ACS12-IP
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Ardesto ARD-ACS12-IP cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 196 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €56 a year, or €555 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 6.1 and SCOP 4.0 in the average climate: higher is better.