Hitachi RAC-25NPA / RAI-25RPA
Uses less electricity than 9% of the 2,545 split air conditioners, under 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €42 a year, €425 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 5.7
- Typical 6.9
- Heating, SCOP
- 3.8
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €42 / year
- +€283 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Uses more than most comparable models: 91 % of them need less. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRC20ZSX-WA_SRK20ZSX-W, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €23 a year. 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 39 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 2,223 of 2,545 split air conditioners, under 3 kW by yearly consumption. 2,222 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Toyotomi SRN23-09R32/SRG23-09R32 150 kWh same
- VOX IJO9-SC4D 150 kWh same
- Hitachi RAC-25NPA / RAI-25RPA 150 kWh
- Hitachi RAC-25WXA / RAK-25PXA 150 kWh same
- Ariston ALYS R32 25 MUD0 3381270 151 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | RAC-25NPA / RAI-25RPA | SRC20ZSX-WA_SRK20ZSX-W | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €42 | €20 | −€23 |
| 5 years | €212 | €99 | −€113 |
| 10 years | €425 | €198 | −€227 |
| 15 years | €637 | €297 | −€340 |
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 | 450 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 3.8 | 1,000 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 2.9 | 2,890 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAC-25NPA / RAI-25RPA (this model) | 150 | — |
| 70 | €23 | |
| 70 | €23 | |
| 71 | €22 | |
| 71 | €22 | |
| 71 | €22 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A / A
- SEER
- 5.7
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 4.6 / 3.8 / 2.9
- Cooling design load
- 2.5 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 2.7 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 150 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,000 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 50 / 65 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R410A (GWP 2088)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAC-25NPA / RAI-25RPA
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAC-25NPA / RAI-25RPA cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 150 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €42 a year, or €425 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 5.7 and SCOP 3.8 in the average climate: higher is better.