Is it profitable to use air conditioners to heat rooms in winter? We have analyzed the costs of heating a room with an area of 35 m2. It turns out that it may be profitable to heat a house with an air conditioner in autumn, winter and spring, because this heating energy is relatively inexpensive compared to other methods of electric heating. From 1 kW of electricity, you can get about 3.5 kW of heat energy. How does this translate into finances? Check the opinions and calculations of experts.
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Is it worth using an air conditioner in the winter?
Many people fear that heating with air conditioning in winter can have a dramatic impact on bills. Meanwhile, heating rooms with an air conditioner can be relatively cheap - a lot depends on the energy efficiency class of the devices themselves. It is worth choosing air conditioners in the A+++ class in the heating function and be sure to look at the product card - an important issue is the difference between the heating power of the units and their power consumption.
The heating power of devices is usually higher than the cooling power. For example, for an air conditioner with a cooling power of 3.5 kW, the heating power is usually 4 kW. At the same time, the maximum power consumption in heating mode is, for example, 1 kW. Then, you need to estimate how many hours a year a good air conditioner will work and multiply this number by the cost of 1 kWh in the electricity supplier's tariff. Let's calculate.
Is air conditioning heating economical? Calculations
The cost of heating with air conditioning can be small and much lower than in the case of using standard electric heaters or fan heaters. However, experts emphasize that electricity prices are rising, which is why the most cost-effective solution is to use air conditioners as devices that heat selected rooms in the house. Many people currently treat air conditioning as one of the more economical ways of heating rooms with electricity in the transitional season or as a quick way to heat rooms in the winter.
- Let's multiply 8 hours of work per day by 200 days (the heating season in Poland lasts approximately that many days per year). In this case, the air conditioner will draw electricity for 1600 hours per year.
- 1600 h multiplied by 1kW (estimated power consumption in heating mode of a device with a cooling capacity of 3.5 kW). This gives a result of 1600 kWh
- We multiply 1600 kWh by PLN 0.89 (this was the average price of electricity on the competitive market in the first quarter of 2023). This comes to PLN 1,424 – this is the estimated annual cost of heating a room with an air conditioner if we use the device for 8 hours and for 200 days, and if electricity prices do not increase.
Air conditioners in the Onninen wholesaler
Which air conditioners to choose for heating rooms? Here are three selected models from the offer of the Onninen installation wholesaler .
Air Conditioner MDV Oasis 3.5 kW Split
The MDV Oasis 3.5 kW Split air conditioner is one of the recommended air conditioners with a room heating function. The operating temperature for heating is up to -30 degrees C. This is a very high indicator, because most air conditioners can operate at temperatures down to -15 degrees. The MDV Oasis Split air conditioner is distinguished by a very high A +++ class also in the heating function. Additionally, it has the Intelligent Eye function - it adjusts the air flow towards the person or specifically bypasses it, depending on the setting.
Split air conditioner AIWA MUSUKARI MU35IN/OUT 3.5 kW
The AIWA MUSUKARI MU35IN/OUT 3.5 kW air conditioner not only provides highly effective air conditioning, but also has minimal electricity consumption in heating mode. You can use it without worrying about high electricity bills. The heating energy class is A++. Additionally, it cleans and dries the air. It has a built-in silver ion filter that neutralizes bacteria, viruses and allergens in the air, a filter that removes unpleasant odors, and an ionizing filter that eliminates harmful particles, organic compounds and volatile formaldehyde particles. The air conditioner can be controlled via an application on your smartphone.
Air conditioner LG DELUXE DUAL INTENTER 3.5 kW
The heating capacity of the LG Deluxe Inverter air conditioner is 4 kW - energy class is A++. The device removes 99.99% of bacteria using UV LED light (UVnano™ technology) to keep the fan generating the breeze fresh and clean. It also has an automatic self-cleaning function for the interior. Control possible via the application and using the voice assistant. The fast heating function allows you to raise the temperature in the room in a short time. The display allows you to control energy consumption.
Air conditioners can be an economical and comfortable device for heating rooms in the transitional season, as well as for quick heating of rooms in winter. It is worth choosing an energy-efficient device, a reputable manufacturer and ordering professional installation to minimize electricity bills in the future.
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