Hitachi airHome 600 5.0kW Smart Inverter Split System Air Conditioner
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Engineered for premium performance and ultra-low noise levels, the Hitachi airHome 600 5.0kW inverter split system is ideally suited for medium-to-large UK living rooms, open studios, and high-traffic communal zones. Supplying 17,000 BTU cooling and 20,500 BTU heating, this model incorporates intelligent human motion detection sensors that automatically modulate power consumption when occupants depart the room. Complete with integrated Wi-Fi and airCloud Go connectivity, managing home comfort via voice commands or smartphones is effortless. The system is equipped with advanced FrostWash and air-purification filters that strip indoor air of microscopic allergens, mould spores, and foul odours. High SEER ratings deliver top-tier A++ energy savings across seasonal cycles. F-Gas certified professional trade commissioning is mandatory for installation and warranty validation.
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- Free UK mainland delivery on in-stock units
- Manufacturer warranty included
- 14-day returns
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Description
Engineered for premium performance and ultra-low noise levels, the Hitachi airHome 600 5.0kW inverter split system is ideally suited for medium-to-large UK living rooms, open studios, and high-traffic communal zones. Supplying 17,000 BTU cooling and 20,500 BTU heating, this model incorporates intelligent human motion detection sensors that automatically modulate power consumption when occupants depart the room. Complete with integrated Wi-Fi and airCloud Go connectivity, managing home comfort via voice commands or smartphones is effortless. The system is equipped with advanced FrostWash and air-purification filters that strip indoor air of microscopic allergens, mould spores, and foul odours. High SEER ratings deliver top-tier A++ energy savings across seasonal cycles. F-Gas certified professional trade commissioning is mandatory for installation and warranty validation.
Winter heating cost: this AC vs electric heaters
This unit reverses to heat your room in winter. Based on its 6 kW heat output used 5 hrs/day over a 150-day UK heating season at £0.27/kWh.
Electric heater / season
£1217
This AC / season
£406
You save / season
£811
~67% less electricity
| Heating method | Electricity / season | Cost / season | Efficiency | Summer cooling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This heat-pump AC | 1502 kWh | £406 | Up to 300% | |
| Plug-in electric heater | 4506 kWh | £1217 | 100% | |
| Electric storage heater | 4506 kWh | £1217 | 100% |
Heat output estimated from this unit's 20,500 BTU/hr rating. A heat pump moves heat (COP ≈ 3), so it uses about a third of the electricity of a direct-electric heater for the same warmth. Actual savings vary with room size, insulation, tariff and usage. See the full comparison →