LG A12GA2 NSE/A12GA2 U18
Uses less electricity than 46% of the 3,067 split air conditioners, 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €52 a year, €521 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.0
- Typical 6.5
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.3
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €52 / year
- +€258 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Right at the typical consumption of its group, 184 kWh a year. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (67% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.3) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. LG has 58 models in this group; this one is number 18 among them. LG sells the same label values under other model names: A12GA1 NSE/A12GA1 U18, A12GA2N EEU / A12GA2U EEU.
Where it stands
Rank 1,487 of 3,067 split air conditioners, 3 kW by yearly consumption. 1,486 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- LG A12GA1 NSE/A12GA1 U18 184 kWh same
- LG A12GA2N EEU / A12GA2U EEU 184 kWh same
- LG A12GA2 NSE/A12GA2 U18 184 kWh
- Heiko JS035-RB/JZ035-R1 184 kWh same
- Candy CY-12RAIN-A/CY-12RAOUT-A 184 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | A12GA2 NSE/A12GA2 U18 | ROH12KHCBN/RSH12KHCBN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €52 | €33 | −€20 |
| 5 years | €261 | €163 | −€98 |
| 10 years | €521 | €326 | −€195 |
| 15 years | €782 | €489 | −€293 |
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) | 5.0 | 413 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.3 | 911 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | — | — |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| LG A12GA2 NSE/A12GA2 U18 (this model) | 184 | — |
| 115 | €20 | |
| 115 | €20 | |
| 115 | €20 | |
| 123 | €17 | |
| 123 | €17 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 7.0
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.0 / 4.3 / –
- Cooling design load
- 3.7 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 2.8 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 184 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 911 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 60 / 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by LG under one model number.
A12GA2 NSE/A12GA2 U18
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the LG A12GA2 NSE/A12GA2 U18 cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 184 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €52 a year, or €521 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 7.0 and SCOP 4.3 in the average climate: higher is better.