Kältebringer KBO18-R290
Uses less electricity than 82% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €60 a year, €598 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 8.9
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.6
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €60 / year
- +€298 if you also heat with it (average climate)
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 17 % below the typical 254 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 6 Kältebringer models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 847 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 846 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Ariston DUAL 40 NEVIS NET_UA1-I 9+12 211 kWh same
- Rossato 5112109 211 kWh same
- Kältebringer KBO18-R290 211 kWh
- LG MJ05PC NSJ，MJ07PC NSJ，MJ07PC NSJ/MU3R19 U24A0 211 kWh same
- Gree GWHD(18)NK6TO+ GWH(07)AUCXB-K6DNA2D/I×3 211 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | KBO18-R290 | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €60 | €37 | −€23 |
| 5 years | €299 | €185 | −€113 |
| 10 years | €598 | €371 | −€227 |
| 15 years | €896 | €556 | −€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) | 5.8 | 957 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.6 | 1,052 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | — | — |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Kältebringer KBO18-R290 (this model) | 211 | — |
| 131 | €23 | |
| 132 | €22 | |
| 132 | €22 | |
| 151 | €17 | |
| 151 | €17 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+++ / A++
- SEER
- 8.9
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.8 / 4.6 / –
- Cooling design load
- 5.4 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 3.5 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 211 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,052 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 42 / 52 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290 (GWP 3)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Kältebringer under one model number.
KBO18-R290
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Kältebringer KBO18-R290 cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 211 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €60 a year, or €598 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 8.9 and SCOP 4.6 in the average climate: higher is better.