Hitachi RAC-25WPB / RAK-25RPB
Uses less electricity than 62% of the 2,545 split air conditioners, under 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €33 a year, €326 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.6
- Typical 6.9
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.4
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €33 / year
- +€223 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 12 % below the typical 130 kWh. 96% of comparable models reach a better class than A; the most common is A++. Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.4) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Hitachi has 55 models in this group; this one is number 23 among them.
Where it stands
Rank 937 of 2,545 split air conditioners, under 3 kW by yearly consumption. 936 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hitachi RAC-18WED / RAK-18PED 115 kWh same
- Hitachi RAC-25WPC / RAK-25RPC 115 kWh same
- Hitachi RAC-25WPB / RAK-25RPB 115 kWh
- Hitachi RAC-25WPB / RAK-25PPB 115 kWh same
- Sensei SAC-09SKWN/I 116 kWh +€0.28
What it will cost you
| Period | RAC-25WPB / RAK-25RPB | SRC20ZSX-WA_SRK20ZSX-W | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €33 | €20 | −€13 |
| 5 years | €163 | €99 | −€64 |
| 10 years | €326 | €198 | −€127 |
| 15 years | €489 | €297 | −€191 |
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) | 5.5 | 338 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.4 | 786 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 3.2 | 2,338 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Hitachi RAC-25WPB / RAK-25RPB (this model) | 115 | — |
| 70 | €13 | |
| 70 | €13 | |
| 71 | €12 | |
| 71 | €12 | |
| 71 | €12 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A / A
- SEER
- 7.6
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.5 / 4.4 / 3.2
- Cooling design load
- 2.5 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 2.5 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 115 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 786 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 54 / 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R410a (GWP 2088)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Hitachi under one model number.
RAC-25WPB / RAK-25RPB
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Hitachi RAC-25WPB / RAK-25RPB cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 115 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €33 a year, or €326 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 7.6 and SCOP 4.4 in the average climate: higher is better.