NIBE ALVA-20OA1 / NIBE ALVA-20IA1
Uses less electricity than 99% of the 2,545 split air conditioners, under 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €21 a year, €207 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 9.6
- Typical 6.9
- Heating, SCOP
- 5.2
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €21 / year
- +€214 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Only 19 of 2,545 split air conditioners, under 3 kW do better. Class A+++ is the best class any model in this group reaches. Heating efficiency (SCOP 5.2) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Of 4 Nibe models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 20 of 2,545 split air conditioners, under 3 kW by yearly consumption. 19 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-AP15VGK / MUZ-AP15VG 72 kWh −€0.28
- Mitsubishi Electric MSZ-AP15VG / MUZ-AP15VG 72 kWh −€0.28
- NIBE ALVA-20OA1 / NIBE ALVA-20IA1 73 kWh
- General AOHH07KJCA/ASHH07KJCAL 73 kWh same
- Fujitsu AOEH07KJCA/ASEH07KJCAL 73 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | NIBE ALVA-20OA1 / NIBE ALVA-20IA1 | FDK18-04R5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €21 | €0 | −€20 |
| 5 years | €103 | €1 | −€102 |
| 10 years | €207 | €3 | −€204 |
| 15 years | €310 | €4 | −€306 |
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) | — | — |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 5.2 | 755 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 4.1 | 2,048 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| NIBE ALVA-20OA1 / NIBE ALVA-20IA1 (this model) | 73 | — |
| 1 | €20 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+++ / A+++
- SEER
- 9.6
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- – / 5.2 / 4.1
- Cooling design load
- 2.0 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 2.8 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 73 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 755 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 52 / 55 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Nibe under one model number.
NIBE ALVA-20OA1 / NIBE ALVA-20IA1
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the NIBE ALVA-20OA1 / NIBE ALVA-20IA1 cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 73 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €21 a year, or €207 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 9.6 and SCOP 5.2 in the average climate: higher is better.