Whirlpool SPICR 318W/NA
Uses less electricity than 22% of the 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €81 a year, €813 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 6.1
- Typical 6.8
- Heating, SCOP
- 4.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €81 / year
- +€416 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Uses more than most comparable models: 78 % of them need less. Rotenso LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €44 a year. Class A++ is the most common class in this group (69% of models). Heating efficiency (SCOP 4.0) is below the typical 4.1 of its group. Whirlpool has 6 models in this group; this one is number 2 among them. Whirlpool sells the same label values under other model names: SPICR318WF O/NA.
Where it stands
Rank 3,887 of 5,158 split air conditioners, 4–5 kW by yearly consumption. 3,886 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Hisense CBXS181RG/ATXS181RW 287 kWh same
- Whirlpool SPICR318WF O/NA 287 kWh same
- Whirlpool SPICR 318W/NA 287 kWh
- Tecro AC-T5118H WIFI FREEZE 287 kWh same
- Eficlim EFI-50EV-TF WR/EFI-50CV-TF WR 287 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | SPICR 318W/NA | LEP35Xi R16 / LOP35Xo R16 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €81 | €37 | −€44 |
| 5 years | €406 | €185 | −€221 |
| 10 years | €813 | €371 | −€442 |
| 15 years | €1,219 | €556 | −€663 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Cooling and heating
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool SPICR 318W/NA (this model) | 287 | — |
| 131 | €44 | |
| 132 | €44 | |
| 132 | €44 | |
| 174 | €32 | |
| 181 | €30 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A++ / A+
- SEER
- 6.1
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- – / 4.0 / –
- Cooling design load
- 5.0 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 4.2 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 287 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 1,470 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 59 / 63 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32 (GWP 675)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Whirlpool under one model number.
SPICR 318W/NA
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the Whirlpool SPICR 318W/NA cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 287 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €81 a year, or €813 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 6.1 and SCOP 4.0 in the average climate: higher is better.