Midea GAIA-09HRFN8-I / GAIA-09HRFN8-O
Uses less electricity than 87% of the 2,545 split air conditioners, under 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €28 a year, €280 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 9.2
- Typical 6.9
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.6
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €28 / year
- +€216 if you also heat with it (average climate)
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 24 % below the typical 130 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. Midea has 79 models in this group; this one is number 3 among them. Midea sells the same label values under other model names: GAIA-09HRFN8-I GREY / GAIA-09HRFN8-O.
Where it stands
Rank 292 of 2,545 split air conditioners, under 3 kW by yearly consumption. 291 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Panasonic CS-HZ25ZKE / CU-HZ25ZKE 99 kWh same
- Panasonic CS-HZ25ZKE-H / CU-HZ25ZKE 99 kWh same
- Midea GAIA-09HRFN8-I / GAIA-09HRFN8-O 99 kWh
- Midea GAIA-09HRFN8-I GREY / GAIA-09HRFN8-O 99 kWh same
- Fisher FSAIF-CP-91AE3 / FSOAIF-CP-91AE3 99 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | GAIA-09HRFN8-I / GAIA-09HRFN8-O | MSZ-RZ25VU / MUZ-RZ25VU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €28 | €21 | −€7 |
| 5 years | €140 | €106 | −€34 |
| 10 years | €280 | €212 | −€68 |
| 15 years | €421 | €319 | −€102 |
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 | 819 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.6 | 761 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | — | — |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Midea GAIA-09HRFN8-I / GAIA-09HRFN8-O (this model) | 99 | — |
| 75 | €7 | |
| 75 | €7 | |
| 78 | €6 | |
| 78 | €6 | |
| 80 | €5 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+++ / A++
- SEER
- 9.2
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.3 / 4.6 / –
- Cooling design load
- 2.6 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 2.5 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 99 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 761 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 54 / 61 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Midea under one model number.
GAIA-09HRFN8-I / GAIA-09HRFN8-O
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Midea GAIA-09HRFN8-I / GAIA-09HRFN8-O cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 99 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €28 a year, or €280 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 9.2 and SCOP 4.6 in the average climate: higher is better.