United Star Electrical Manufacturing SKY-1A
Uses less electricity than 58% of the 1,963 portable air conditioners, under 3 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €79 a year, €793 over ten years.
- EER
- 2.6
- Running cost
- €79 / year
- 350 cooling hours
- Per hour
- €0.23
- 0.80 kWh
Near the middle of its group: 20 % below the typical 350 kWh. Class A is the most common class in this group (90% of models). Of 3 United Star Electrical Manufacturing models in this group, it is the most efficient. Registered in Sept 2026, one of the newer models in its group.
Where it stands
Rank 229 of 1,963 portable air conditioners, under 3 kW by yearly consumption. 228 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- FAR A019-07KR2/C-LB 280 kWh same
- Signature A035-07KR2H/A1 - LB 280 kWh same
- United Star Electrical Manufacturing SKY-1A 280 kWh
- Primera PRMC-07JGNA1 280 kWh same
- Aurum ARC07-PCNPE1 280 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | SKY-1A | 21365 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €79 | €40 | −€40 |
| 5 years | €396 | €198 | −€198 |
| 10 years | €793 | €396 | −€396 |
| 15 years | €1,189 | €595 | −€595 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| United Star Electrical Manufacturing SKY-1A (this model) | 280 | — |
| 140 | €40 | |
| 175 | €30 | |
| 175 | €30 | |
| 175 | €30 | |
| 175 | €30 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A / –
- EER
- 2.6
- Cooling design load
- 2.1 kW
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 65 / – dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R290 (GWP 3)
Model numbers and history
Registered by United Star Electrical Manufacturing under one model number.
SKY-1A
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the United Star Electrical Manufacturing SKY-1A cost to run?
At 350 cooling hours a year it uses about 280 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €79 a year, or €793 over ten years.