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Reverse cycle split system air conditioner

Actron Air CRS17AS / ECA17AS & EFA17AS Air Conditioner

Actron Air CRS17AS / ECA17AS & EFA17AS is a 17 kW reverse cycle ducted split system air conditioner registered under Australia’s Energy Rating (GEMS) scheme (registration AAC8268).

c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2.5
Heating: 2
Annual electricity use
4,402 kWh
1,689 cooling + 2,713 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,409 / year
$117 / month · $14,086 over 10 years
Capacity
17 kW cooling
19.3 kW heating

1% more electricity than the median of 53 comparable 18 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (4,376 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 47% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 20% (this compares very different sizes, so the cohort figure above is the useful one).

coolingheatingClick a zone to use it across the page.

Annual kWh is the government label figure for a residential user in the mixed zone (Richmond NSW climate: Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth). Mixed climate zone shown by default (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth); switch to cold or hot. Cost = kWh × 32c/kWh in AUD; change the price above to your tariff.

Actron Air CRS17AS running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 8,396$2,687$26,867
Mixed zone 4,402$1,409$14,086
Hot zone 5,373$1,719$17,194

At 32c/kWh. Formula: cost = annual kWh × price. The kWh figure is the label’s residential estimate for that zone; commercial-profile figures are in the specifications.

Air conditioners that use less electricity

Same configuration and type, cooling capacity within 12% of 17 kW, at least 3% lower annual kWh in the mixed zone.

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
AirSmart IES-***15.8 kW heating17 kW cooling3,358 kWh/yr3.5$1,075
AirSmart IES-70015.8 kW heating17 kW cooling3,358 kWh/yr3.5$1,075
Actron Air LRC-170CS / LRE-170CS17.6 kW heating16.6 kW cooling3,556 kWh/yr3.5$1,138
Midea DUCMI170IHB/UCMI170OB17.5 kW heating17 kW cooling3,585 kWh/yr3.5$1,147
Carrier 38QSH170D8S / 42QSH170D8S17 kW heating17 kW cooling3,597 kWh/yr3$1,151

Air conditioners similar to the Actron Air CRS17AS

Technically comparable registrations: same configuration and type, capacity within 12%.

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Rinnai DONSGHW18Z2/DINLR17Z7217.5 kW heating17 kW cooling3,627 kWh/yr4$1,161
Carrier 38QSH170D8S / 42QSH170D8S17 kW heating17 kW cooling3,597 kWh/yr3$1,151
Midea UCMI170OB/DUCMI170IHB17.5 kW heating17 kW cooling3,655 kWh/yr3$1,170
AirSmart IES-70015.8 kW heating17 kW cooling3,358 kWh/yr3.5$1,075
Midea DUCMI170IHB/UCMI170OB17.5 kW heating17 kW cooling3,585 kWh/yr3.5$1,147
AirSmart IES-700-AC15.8 kW heating17 kW cooling3,358 kWh/yr3.5$1,075
Kaden KDI60 / KDI6018 kW heating17 kW cooling3,663 kWh/yr3.5$1,172
Rinnai DONSR17Z72/DINLR17Z7217.5 kW heating17 kW cooling3,627 kWh/yr4$1,161

Compare CRS17AS / ECA17AS & EFA17AS with another model

Actron Air CRS17AS specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C)
17.00 kW
Cooling power input
5.02 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C)
19.29 kW
Heating power input
5.50 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.31
COP, full load (tested)
3.42
Rated AEER
3.37
Rated ACOP
3.49
Standby power (PIA)
8.4 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
–
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755)
Yes (mode 1 on off, mode 2 50 percent, mode 3 75 percent)
Country of manufacture
Australia, China

Dimensions are not collected for registrations under the 2019 Determination, so they are shown only where the source has them.

Actron Air CRS17AS zoned energy rating figures

As published for each climate zone. Residential figures drive the star ratings; commercial figures assume a commercial usage pattern.

ZoneCooling starsHeating starsCooling kWhHeating kWh
Coldcommercial––2,4062,305
Coldresidential2.51.51,0807,316
Mixedcommercial––3,0241,194
Mixedresidential2.52.01,6892,713
Hotcommercial––6,714247
Hotresidential2.52.54,983390
Part-load test points (20 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
6125 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
1965 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
1922 W
h__h1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h3_have_ext_cap_results
No
h__h2_have_full_cap_results
No
h__h2_have_half_cap_results
No
h__h3_have_full_cap_results
No
h__h3_have_half_cap_results
No
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
17044 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
9164 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
4588.28 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
1796.01 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
8562 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
18309 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
9221.274 W

Other model numbers on registration AAC8268

Registered together and sharing the same test results. Usually variants of the same unit.

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC8268
GEMS registration id
162028
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
26 May 2029
Registered for sale in
Australia, New Zealand
Family
CRS17AS / EVA17AS
Regulatory standard
[SEER Non Multi-Split <=65kW] GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019
Test standard
AS/NZS 3823.1.2:2012
MEPS
2019
Product class
Class 11

Source: Australian Government Energy Rating (GEMS) registration data, DCCEEW via data.gov.au (CC BY 3.0 AU). Dataset published 25 September 2026; last checked 26 September 2026. Manufacturer: actronair.com.au. How the derived figures are calculated.