Name: Actron Air CRV17AT / EVV17AS - EXV SE
Brand: Actron Air
SKU: AAC7978

Climate zone

Electricity pricec/kWh

Energy rating (cooling): 2.5; Heating: 0.5
Annual electricity use: 6,493 kWh; 1,682 cooling + 4,811 heating
Estimated running cost: $2,078 / year; $173 / month · $20,778 over 10 years
Capacity: 17 kW cooling; 18.2 kW heating

48% 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 0% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 13% (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 CRV17AT running cost by climate zone

Climate zone	kWh / year	Per month	Per year	5 years	10 years
Cold zone (Canberra, Hobart, Ballarat, alpine areas)	13,753	$367	$4,401	$22,005	$44,010
Mixed zone (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth)	6,493	$173	$2,078	$10,389	$20,778
Hot zone (Brisbane, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville)	5,370	$143	$1,718	$8,592	$17,184

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.

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
AirSmart IES-***15.8 kW heating17 kW cooling3,358 kWh/yr	17 kW	15.8 kW	3.5	3,358	$1,075	98% of similar
AirSmart IES-70015.8 kW heating17 kW cooling3,358 kWh/yr	17 kW	15.8 kW	3.5	3,358	$1,075	98% of similar
Actron Air LRC-170CS / LRE-170CS17.6 kW heating16.6 kW cooling3,556 kWh/yr	16.6 kW	17.6 kW	3.5	3,556	$1,138	99% of similar
Midea DUCMI170IHB/UCMI170OB17.5 kW heating17 kW cooling3,585 kWh/yr	17 kW	17.5 kW	3.5	3,585	$1,147	96% of similar
Carrier 38QSH170D8S / 42QSH170D8S17 kW heating17 kW cooling3,597 kWh/yr	17 kW	17 kW	3	3,597	$1,151	94% of similar

Air conditioners similar to the Actron Air CRV17AT

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Carrier 38QSH170D8S / 42QSH170D8S17 kW heating17 kW cooling3,597 kWh/yr	17 kW	17 kW	3	3,597	$1,151	94% of similar
Midea UCMI170OB/DUCMI170IHB17.5 kW heating17 kW cooling3,655 kWh/yr	17 kW	17.5 kW	3	3,655	$1,170	91% of similar
AirSmart IES-70015.8 kW heating17 kW cooling3,358 kWh/yr	17 kW	15.8 kW	3.5	3,358	$1,075	98% of similar
Midea DUCMI170IHB/UCMI170OB17.5 kW heating17 kW cooling3,585 kWh/yr	17 kW	17.5 kW	3.5	3,585	$1,147	96% of similar
Rinnai DONSR17Z7217.5 kW heating17 kW cooling3,627 kWh/yr	17 kW	17.5 kW	4	3,627	$1,161	93% of similar
AirSmart IES-700-AC15.8 kW heating17 kW cooling3,358 kWh/yr	17 kW	15.8 kW	3.5	3,358	$1,075	98% of similar
Kaden KDI60 / KDI6018 kW heating17 kW cooling3,663 kWh/yr	17 kW	18 kW	3.5	3,663	$1,172	85% of similar
Rinnai DONSGHW18Z2/DINLR17Z7217.5 kW heating17 kW cooling3,627 kWh/yr	17 kW	17.5 kW	4	3,627	$1,161	93% of similar

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Actron Air CRV17AT specifications

Type: Reverse cycle
Configuration: Split system
Air distribution: Ducted
Indoor unit: –
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C): 17.00 kW
Cooling power input: 5.00 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C): 18.20 kW
Heating power input: 5.17 kW
EER, full load (tested): 3.32
COP, full load (tested): 3.40
Rated AEER: 3.36
Rated ACOP: 3.48
Standby power (PIA): 19.0 W
Compressor: Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant: R32
Power supply: Three phase
Indoor sound power: –
Outdoor sound power: –
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755): Yes
Country of manufacture: Australia

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

Actron Air CRV17AT zoned energy rating figures

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

Zone	Profile	Cooling stars	Heating stars	Cooling kWh	Heating kWh	TCSPF	HSPF
Coldcommercial	commercial	–	–	2,341	3,490	5.22	2.33
Coldresidential	residential	2.5	0.0	1,080	12,673	4.25	1.88
Mixedcommercial	commercial	–	–	2,943	1,647	4.91	2.83
Mixedresidential	residential	2.5	0.5	1,682	4,811	4.14	2.08
Hotcommercial	commercial	–	–	6,538	286	4.85	3.86
Hotresidential	residential	3.0	1.5	4,880	490	4.52	3.45

Part-load test points (20 values)

h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated: 3295 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated: 1812 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results: No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated: 1952 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: 8582 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated: 8663 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load: Yes
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated: 4570 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated: 1656.1680000000001 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results: No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 8282 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: 8919.714 W

Other model numbers on registration AAC7978

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

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number: AAC7978
GEMS registration id: 148704
Status: approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires: 19 December 2028
Registered for sale in: Australia, New Zealand
Family: CRV17AT / EVV17AS - EXV SE
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.