LG MU2R15 U12
Uses less electricity than 96% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €48 a year, €479 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 8.5
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.3
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €48 / year
- +€378 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Only 166 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW do better. Class A+++ is the best class any model in this group reaches. 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 4 among them. LG sells the same label values under other model names: MU2RW15 U12.
Where it stands
Rank 167 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 166 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-2F42VF4 / MSZ-LN18VG2 + MSZ-LN25VG2 169 kWh same
- Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-2F42VF5 / MSZ-LN18VG3 + MSZ-LN25VG3 169 kWh same
- LG MU2R15 U12 169 kWh
- LG MU2RW15 U12 169 kWh same
- Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-2F42VF3-E2 / MSZ-LN18VG2 + MSZ-LN25VG2 169 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | MU2R15 U12 | 7733704026 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €48 | €41 | −€7 |
| 5 years | €239 | €204 | −€35 |
| 10 years | €479 | €408 | −€71 |
| 15 years | €718 | €612 | −€106 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Cooling and heating
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| LG MU2R15 U12 (this model) | 169 | — |
| 144 | €7 | |
| 144 | €7 | |
| 145 | €7 | |
| 148 | €6 | |
| 148 | €6 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+++ / A+
- SEER
- 8.5
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- – / 4.3 / –
- Cooling design load
- 4.1 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 4.1 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 169 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,335 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 56 / 60 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by LG under one model number.
MU2R15 U12
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the LG MU2R15 U12 cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 169 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €48 a year, or €479 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 8.5 and SCOP 4.3 in the average climate: higher is better.