Giatsu GIA-S12ARPLUS-R32
Uses less electricity than 75% of the 3,067 split air conditioners, 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €41 a year, €411 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 8.5
- Typical 6.5
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.6
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €41 / year
- +€206 if you also heat with it (average climate)
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 21 % below the typical 184 kWh. Class A+++ is the best class any model in this group reaches. Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.6) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Of 9 Giatsu models in this group, it is the most efficient. Giatsu sells the same label values under other model names: GIA-S12ARPLUSB.
Where it stands
Rank 590 of 3,067 split air conditioners, 3 kW by yearly consumption. 589 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Aufit Q+++ 12K 145 kWh same
- Giatsu GIA-S12ARPLUSB 145 kWh same
- Giatsu GIA-S12ARPLUS-R32 145 kWh
- Daitsu DS-12KZ_DOS-12KZ 145 kWh same
- Daitsu DS-12KZ-2_DOS12KZ-2 145 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | GIA-S12ARPLUS-R32 | NF-ST30CR | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €41 | €1 | −€40 |
| 5 years | €205 | €4 | −€201 |
| 10 years | €411 | €8 | −€402 |
| 15 years | €616 | €13 | −€603 |
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) | 4.6 | 145 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.6 | 729 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 4.6 | 791 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Giatsu GIA-S12ARPLUS-R32 (this model) | 145 | — |
| 3 | €40 | |
| 102 | €12 | |
| 103 | €12 | |
| 103 | €12 | |
| 112 | €9 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+++ / A+++
- SEER
- 8.5
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 4.6 / 4.6 / 4.6
- Cooling design load
- 3.5 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 3.1 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 145 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 729 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 56 / 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 12)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Giatsu under one model number.
GIA-S12ARPLUS-R32
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Giatsu GIA-S12ARPLUS-R32 cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 145 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €41 a year, or €411 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 8.5 and SCOP 4.6 in the average climate: higher is better.