Air Conditioning Running Costs in the UK

Cooling capacity (kW) is not electrical consumption (kW). To estimate energy cost, multiply the actual electricity used in kWh by the tariff in pounds per kWh. A variable-speed inverter may change its consumption with operating conditions.

What to check before choosing

For example, an average electrical draw of 0.8 kW over five hours uses about 4 kWh. This is an illustration, not a prediction for a particular product.

Next steps

Estimate cost from the exact unit’s electrical input, expected operating hours and your current electricity tariff. Compare seasonal efficiency figures and avoid treating cooling capacity as electrical consumption.

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