Hitachi RAC-18WEA / RAK-18PEA
Uses less electricity than 59% of the 2,545 split air conditioners, under 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €34 a year, €343 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 5.8
- Typical 6.9
- Heating, SCOP
- 3.8
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €34 / year
- +€189 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 7 % below the typical 130 kWh. 96% of comparable models reach a better class than A; the most common is A++. Heating efficiency (SCOP 3.8) is below the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 55 models in this group; this one is number 29 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 1,009 of 2,545 split air conditioners, under 3 kW by yearly consumption. 1,008 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hitachi RAC-18WEB / RAK-18PEB 121 kWh same
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- Hitachi RAC-18WEA / RAK-18PEA 121 kWh
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- Hisense HC20LC00G / AC20LC00W 122 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | RAC-18WEA / RAK-18PEA | FDK18-04R5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €34 | €0 | −€34 |
| 5 years | €171 | €1 | −€170 |
| 10 years | €343 | €3 | −€340 |
| 15 years | €514 | €4 | −€510 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Cooling and heating
Heating by climate zone
| Climate | SCOP | kWh / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Warmer (e.g. Athens) | 4.3 | 316 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 3.8 | 667 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | — | — |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAC-18WEA / RAK-18PEA (this model) | 121 | — |
| 1 | €34 | |
| 70 | €14 | |
| 70 | €14 | |
| 71 | €14 | |
| 71 | €14 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A / A
- SEER
- 5.8
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 4.3 / 3.8 / –
- Cooling design load
- 2.0 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 1.8 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 121 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 667 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 51 / 60 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R410A (GWP 2088)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAC-18WEA / RAK-18PEA
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAC-18WEA / RAK-18PEA cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 121 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €34 a year, or €343 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 5.8 and SCOP 3.8 in the average climate: higher is better.