Lennox LXVB-RHM18NI / LXVB-RHM18NO
Uses less electricity than 40% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €75 a year, €750 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.0
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €75 / year
- +€406 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 4 % above the typical 254 kWh. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (69% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.0) is below the typical 4.1 of its group. Of 2 Lennox models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 2,939 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 2,938 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Clivet MM2-Y 53M (1x1) 265 kWh same
- Clivet MLA1-Y 53M+ILA1-Y 53M 265 kWh same
- Lennox LXVB-RHM18NI / LXVB-RHM18NO 265 kWh
- Inventor AR5VI-18WFI/AR5VO-18 265 kWh same
- Midea MSAGCU-18HRFN8-QRD0GW-I/MOX301-18HFN8-QRD0GW 265 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | LXVB-RHM18NI / LXVB-RHM18NO | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €75 | €37 | −€38 |
| 5 years | €375 | €185 | −€190 |
| 10 years | €750 | €371 | −€379 |
| 15 years | €1,126 | €556 | −€569 |
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) | 5.1 | 1,308 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.0 | 1,435 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | — | — |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Lennox LXVB-RHM18NI / LXVB-RHM18NO (this model) | 265 | — |
| 131 | €38 | |
| 132 | €38 | |
| 132 | €38 | |
| 151 | €32 | |
| 151 | €32 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 7.0
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.1 / 4.0 / –
- Cooling design load
- 5.3 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 4.1 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 265 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,435 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 57 / 65 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Lennox under one model number.
LXVB-RHM18NI / LXVB-RHM18NO
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Lennox LXVB-RHM18NI / LXVB-RHM18NO cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 265 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €75 a year, or €750 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 7.0 and SCOP 4.0 in the average climate: higher is better.