Equation S-AC-8-IN/S-AC-8-OUT
Uses less electricity than 20% of the 3,067 split air conditioners, 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €56 a year, €558 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 6.4
- Typical 6.5
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.1
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €56 / year
- +€309 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Uses more than most comparable models: 80 % of them need less. Fuji Electric ROH12KHCBN/RSH12KHCBN, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €23 a year. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (67% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.1) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Equation has 5 models in this group; this one is number 4 among them. Equation sells the same label values under other model names: S-AC-8-IN-ENKI/S-AC-8-OUT. On the register since 2020 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,391 of 3,067 split air conditioners, 3 kW by yearly consumption. 2,390 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- AIRE12WE-D/AIRE12WC-D 197 kWh same
- Equation S-AC-8-IN-ENKI/S-AC-8-OUT 197 kWh same
- Equation S-AC-8-IN/S-AC-8-OUT 197 kWh
- Giatsu GIA-D-12ADMR32-WF 197 kWh same
- Climamania CLC35DT2 197 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | S-AC-8-IN/S-AC-8-OUT | ROH12KHCBN/RSH12KHCBN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €56 | €33 | −€23 |
| 5 years | €279 | €163 | −€116 |
| 10 years | €558 | €326 | −€232 |
| 15 years | €837 | €489 | −€348 |
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 | 769 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.1 | 1,092 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | — | — |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Equation S-AC-8-IN/S-AC-8-OUT (this model) | 197 | — |
| 115 | €23 | |
| 115 | €23 | |
| 115 | €23 | |
| 123 | €21 | |
| 123 | €21 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 6.4
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.1 / 4.1 / –
- Cooling design load
- 3.6 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 3.2 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 197 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,092 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 55 / 63 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Equation under one model number.
S-AC-8-IN/S-AC-8-OUT
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Equation S-AC-8-IN/S-AC-8-OUT cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 197 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 €558 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 6.4 and SCOP 4.1 in the average climate: higher is better.