Vortex VAI1822QW
Uses less electricity than 46% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €73 a year, €731 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.3
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.3
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €73 / year
- +€422 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Near the middle of its group: 2 % above the typical 254 kWh. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (69% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.3) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Of 3 Vortex models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 2,716 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 2,715 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Aermec SGE200W x 2 MGE420 258 kWh same
- Toyotomi CCT18IUINVR32-CP/OU181INVR32 258 kWh same
- Vortex VAI1822QW 258 kWh
- Gree GWH18AKCXF-K6DNA1A 258 kWh same
- Ferroli AMBRA 14-2 258 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | VAI1822QW | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €73 | €37 | −€36 |
| 5 years | €365 | €185 | −€180 |
| 10 years | €731 | €371 | −€360 |
| 15 years | €1,096 | €556 | −€539 |
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 VAI1822QW (this model) | 258 | — |
| 131 | €36 | |
| 132 | €36 | |
| 132 | €36 | |
| 151 | €30 | |
| 151 | €30 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 7.3
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- – / 4.3 / –
- Cooling design load
- 5.4 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 4.6 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 258 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,490 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 58 / 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Vortex under one model number.
VAI1822QW
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Vortex VAI1822QW cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 258 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €73 a year, or €731 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 7.3 and SCOP 4.3 in the average climate: higher is better.