Zhongcheng New Energy DB23
Uses less electricity than 4% of the 14,301 split air conditioners, 6 kW and over on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €204 a year, €2,039 over ten years.
- Cooling, SEER
- 7.4
- Typical 6.9
- Heating, SCOP
- 7.0
- Typical 4.1
- Cooling cost
- €204 / year
- +€5 if you also heat with it (average climate)
Uses more than most comparable models: 96 % of them need less. Snowair SNWS035VE3, the most efficient alternative on sale, saves about €165 a year. 83% of comparable models reach a better class than A+; the most common is A++. Heating efficiency (SCOP 7.0) is above the typical 4.1 of its group. Of 6 Zhongcheng New Energy models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 13,644 of 14,301 split air conditioners, 6 kW and over by yearly consumption. 13,643 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Atlantic 872132 719 kWh −€0.28
- Zhongcheng New Energy DZ23 720 kWh same
- Zhongcheng New Energy DB23 720 kWh
- Zhongcheng New Energy ZX-20N 720 kWh same
- Zhongcheng New Energy DZ23CW20 720 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | DB23 | SNWS035VE3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €204 | €39 | −€165 |
| 5 years | €1,020 | €195 | −€824 |
| 10 years | €2,039 | €391 | −€1,648 |
| 15 years | €3,059 | €586 | −€2,472 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
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Cooling and heating
Heating by climate zone
| Climate | SCOP | kWh / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Warmer (e.g. Athens) | 7.0 | 16 |
| Average (e.g. Strasbourg) | 7.0 | 16 |
| Colder (e.g. Helsinki) | 7.0 | 16 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| Zhongcheng New Energy DB23 (this model) | 720 | — |
| 138 | €165 | |
| 246 | €134 | |
| 252 | €133 | |
| 253 | €132 | |
| 256 | €131 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class cooling / heating
- A+ / A+
- SEER
- 7.4
- SCOP warmer / average / colder
- 7.0 / 7.0 / 7.0
- Cooling design load
- 7.2 kW
- Heating design load (average)
- 20.0 kW
- Yearly cooling
- 720 kWh
- Yearly heating (average climate)
- 16 kWh
- Sound power indoor / outdoor
- 38 / 48 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- DB23 (GWP 602)
Model numbers and history
Registered by Zhongcheng New Energy under one model number.
DB23
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the Zhongcheng New Energy DB23 cost to run?
At one cooling season as on the label it uses about 720 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €204 a year, or €2,039 over ten years.
What do SEER and SCOP mean?
This model reaches SEER 7.4 and SCOP 7.0 in the average climate: higher is better.