Rated Current and Current in mini split Air Conditioner

[Shervan360]

Hello,



I am seeing two mini split ACs with the same cooling capacity in two different companies. Both 24000 BTU and Inverter.



The first one said Rated Current is 9.56 A and didn't write Max current or current.

The second one said the Current is 9.9 A and the Rated Current is 16 A.



Does it mean the second one can draw up to 6 A more? (more electrical consumption? and more electrical bills?



Thank you

 

[russ_watters]

No, that's just startup current. Look at the power usage and/or EER/COP.

 

[Shervan360]

No, that's just startup current. Look at the power usage and/or EER/COP.

Thank you, but I don't understand. The first one Rated Current is 9.56 and the second one is in 16 A.

 

[russ_watters]

I don't think "rated current" is an established technical term and they are using it differently.

Though maybe the second unit has electric resistance backup heat?

 

[MontufarServidone]

Only if the ductless mini split air conditioner consistently runs at a higher current. If both units normally run around 9.5–10 A, you won’t see a big difference. But if the second ductless mini split air conditioner often ramps up to near its 16 A, it could consume more energy over time.