3-Star annual cost
——Independent AC comparison tool
AC 3-Star vs 5-Star Running Cost & Payback Calculator
Compare two exact AC models using comparable energy data, seasonal use, electricity rate and purchase prices.
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Cost and payback comparison
Enter two exact model values to compare annual cost, savings and payback.
5-Star annual cost
——- Annual cost saving
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- Estimated payback
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- Seasonal usage
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How the calculation works
Annual operating hours = hours/day × days/year. Annual energy is scaled from the entered reference hours, or calculated from comparable measured average power. Payback uses only positive purchase premium and running-cost saving.
Important limits
Star rating alone is not enough. Compare exact models on the same basis. Climate, setpoint, installation, maintenance, tariff changes and finance costs are not modelled.