Vortex VAI1822FAW
Uses less electricity than 36% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €76 a year, €765 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 6.6
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.1
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €76 / year
- +€346 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 6 % above the typical 254 kWh. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (69% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.1) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Of 3 Vortex models in this group, it ranks last.
Where it stands
Rank 3,267 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 3,266 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Daikin FTXP20L2V1B / FDXM50F3V1B9 / 2MXM50N2V1B9 270 kWh same
- Daikin FTXP20M5V1B9 / FDXM50F3V1B9 / 2MXM50A2V1B 270 kWh same
- Vortex VAI1822FAW 270 kWh
- Toyotomi SRN22-18R32/SRG22-18R32 270 kWh same
- Daikin FCAG50AVEB / RXS50L2V1B 270 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | VAI1822FAW | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €76 | €37 | −€39 |
| 5 years | €382 | €185 | −€197 |
| 10 years | €765 | €371 | −€394 |
| 15 years | €1,147 | €556 | −€590 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Cooling and heating
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Vortex VAI1822FAW (this model) | 270 | — |
| 131 | €39 | |
| 132 | €39 | |
| 132 | €39 | |
| 174 | €27 | |
| 181 | €25 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 6.6
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- – / 4.1 / –
- Cooling design load
- 5.1 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 3.6 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 270 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,220 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 57 / 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Vortex under one model number.
VAI1822FAW
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Vortex VAI1822FAW cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 270 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €76 a year, or €765 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 6.6 and SCOP 4.1 in the average climate: higher is better.