Tecnolux JC16CA20B
Uses less electricity than 15% of the 337 portable air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €178 a year, €1,784 over ten years.
- EER
- 2.6
- Running cost
- €178 / year
- 350 cooling hours
- Per hour
- €0.51
- 1.80 kWh
Uses more than most comparable models: 85 % of them need less. Optimea OPC-A01-140, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €50 a year. Class A is the most common class in this group (96% of models). Of 3 Tecnolux models in this group, it ranks last. On the register since 2021 and still on sale.
Where it stands
Rank 269 of 337 portable air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 268 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Fuave ACB16W24A 630 kWh same
- IDEALE+ 6416485634045 630 kWh same
- Tecnolux JC16CA20B 630 kWh
- Optimea OPC-A01-160HP 630 kWh same
- Optimea OPC-A02-160HP 630 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | JC16CA20B | OPC-A01-140 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €178 | €129 | −€50 |
| 5 years | €892 | €644 | −€248 |
| 10 years | €1,784 | €1,289 | −€496 |
| 15 years | €2,676 | €1,933 | −€743 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Tecnolux JC16CA20B (this model) | 630 | — |
| 455 | €50 | |
| 455 | €50 | |
| 490 | €40 | |
| 525 | €30 | |
| 525 | €30 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A / –
- EER
- 2.6
- Cooling design load
- 4.7 kW
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 65 / – dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290a (GWP 3)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Tecnolux under one model number.
JC16CA20B
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Tecnolux JC16CA20B cost to run?
At 350 cooling hours a year it uses about 630 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €178 a year, or €1,784 over ten years.