R-4Living HP A-A 18K
Uses less electricity than 71% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €62 a year, €617 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 8.5
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.6
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €62 / year
- +€379 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 14 % below the typical 254 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. Of 2 R-4Living models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 1,378 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 1,377 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- ARGO DELUXE 18000 218 kWh same
- Haier AS50SDBHRA-MW / 1U50KEBFRA-S 218 kWh same
- R-4Living HP A-A 18K 218 kWh
- Hitachi RAM-53NP2E / RAK-15QPE + RAK-18RPE 218 kWh same
- Hitachi RAM-53NP2E / RAK-15QPE + RAK-18QXE 218 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | HP A-A 18K | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €62 | €37 | −€25 |
| 5 years | €309 | €185 | −€123 |
| 10 years | €617 | €371 | −€246 |
| 15 years | €926 | €556 | −€370 |
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) | 5.8 | 1,279 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 4.6 | 1,340 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | — | — |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| R-4Living HP A-A 18K (this model) | 218 | — |
| 131 | €25 | |
| 132 | €24 | |
| 132 | €24 | |
| 151 | €19 | |
| 151 | €19 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+++ / A++
- SEER
- 8.5
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 5.8 / 4.6 / –
- Cooling design load
- 5.3 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 4.4 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 218 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,340 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 56 / 63 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by R-4Living under one model number.
HP A-A 18K
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the R-4Living HP A-A 18K cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 218 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €62 a year, or €617 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 8.5 and SCOP 4.6 in the average climate: higher is better.