LG DC18RH
Uses less electricity than 52% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €71 a year, €708 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.0
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.3
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €71 / year
- +€360 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 2 % below the typical 254 kWh. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (69% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.3) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. LG has 68 models in this group; this one is number 21 among them. LG sells the same label values under other model names: AC18BQ UL2/AC18BQ NSK, DC18RQ UL2/DC18RQ NSK, PC18SQ UL2/PC18SQ NSK and 3 more. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 2,395 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 2,394 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- LG AC18BK NSKC/AC18BK UL2C 250 kWh same
- LG AC18BQ UL2/AC18BQ NSK 250 kWh same
- LG DC18RH 250 kWh
- LG DC18RQ UL2/DC18RQ NSK 250 kWh same
- LG PC18SC NSK/PC18SC UL2 250 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | DC18RH | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €71 | €37 | −€34 |
| 5 years | €354 | €185 | −€169 |
| 10 years | €708 | €371 | −€337 |
| 15 years | €1,062 | €556 | −€506 |
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) | 5.3 | 555 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.3 | 1,270 |
| 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 DC18RH (this model) | 250 | — |
| 131 | €34 | |
| 132 | €33 | |
| 132 | €33 | |
| 174 | €22 | |
| 181 | €20 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 7.0
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.3 / 4.3 / –
- Cooling design load
- 5.0 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 3.9 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 250 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,270 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 60 / 65 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
2 model numbers are registered by LG with identical label values (usually colour or market variants). Searching any of them leads here.
DC18RH · PC18ST
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the LG DC18RH cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 250 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €71 a year, or €708 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.