Name: Actron Air MRC-120CS-5
Brand: Actron Air
SKU: AAC6565

Climate zone

Electricity pricec/kWh

Energy rating (cooling): 3.5; Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use: 2,598 kWh; 880 cooling + 1,718 heating
Estimated running cost: $831 / year; $69 / month · $8,314 over 10 years
Capacity: 11.8 kW cooling; 12.5 kW heating

8% less electricity than the median of 17 comparable 12.5 kW reverse cycle fixed registrations (2,836 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 71% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 41% (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 MRC-120CS-5 running cost by climate zone

Climate zone	kWh / year	Per month	Per year	5 years	10 years
Cold zone (Canberra, Hobart, Ballarat, alpine areas)	5,230	$139	$1,674	$8,368	$16,736
Mixed zone (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth)	2,598	$69	$831	$4,157	$8,314
Hot zone (Brisbane, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville)	2,710	$72	$867	$4,336	$8,672

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 11.8 kW, at least 3% lower annual kWh in the mixed zone.

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
TECO TSOM106HVAG411.4 kW heating10.6 kW cooling2,217 kWh/yr	10.6 kW	11.4 kW	3.5	2,217	$709	56% of similar
Hisense AMW4-100U4RQA/AST-09UW4RMETD0111.1 kW heating10.5 kW cooling2,278 kWh/yr	10.5 kW	11.1 kW	3	2,278	$729	48% of similar
Hisense AMW4-100U4RQA11.1 kW heating10.5 kW cooling2,278 kWh/yr	10.5 kW	11.1 kW	3	2,278	$729	48% of similar
Carrier 38QUM110D8S512.5 kW heating11.6 kW cooling2,399 kWh/yr	11.6 kW	12.5 kW	3.5	2,399	$768	94% of similar
Midea MULMI0511B11 kW heating10.5 kW cooling2,409 kWh/yr	10.5 kW	11 kW	3	2,409	$771	36% of similar

Air conditioners similar to the Actron Air MRC-120CS-5

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-6F120VGD13.2 kW heating12 kW cooling2,618 kWh/yr	12 kW	13.2 kW	3.5	2,618	$838	65% of similar
Kaden KM4612 kW heating12 kW cooling2,727 kWh/yr	12 kW	12 kW	3	2,727	$873	53% of similar
Samsung Electronics AJ120HCJ5KG13.5 kW heating12 kW cooling2,842 kWh/yr	12 kW	13.5 kW	3	2,842	$909	41% of similar
Carrier 38QUM110D8S512.5 kW heating11.6 kW cooling2,399 kWh/yr	11.6 kW	12.5 kW	3.5	2,399	$768	94% of similar
Bonaire H5M125S1AE12.2 kW heating12.2 kW cooling2,512 kWh/yr	12.2 kW	12.2 kW	3.5	2,512	$804	77% of similar
TCL FMA-42I5HD/DVO12 kW heating11.5 kW cooling2,836 kWh/yr	11.5 kW	12 kW	2.5	2,836	$908	47% of similar
TECO TSOM123HVAG512.6 kW heating12.3 kW cooling2,448 kWh/yr	12.3 kW	12.6 kW	3.5	2,448	$783	82% of similar
Bonaire H5M125S2AE13.5 kW heating12.3 kW cooling2,850 kWh/yr	12.3 kW	13.5 kW	3	2,850	$912	24% of similar

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Actron Air MRC-120CS-5 specifications

Type: Reverse cycle
Configuration: Fixed
Air distribution: Non-ducted
Indoor unit: –
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C): 11.85 kW
Cooling power input: 3.15 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C): 12.50 kW
Heating power input: 3.25 kW
EER, full load (tested): 3.73
COP, full load (tested): 3.81
Rated AEER: 3.69
Rated ACOP: 3.77
Standby power (PIA): 19.0 W
Compressor: Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant: R32
Power supply: Single phase
Indoor sound power: –
Outdoor sound power: 73 dB(A)
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755): Yes
Country of manufacture: China

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

Actron Air MRC-120CS-5 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	–	–	818	1,487	10.11	3.81
Coldresidential	residential	4.0	2.0	556	4,674	5.56	3.52
Mixedcommercial	commercial	–	–	1,203	778	8.22	4.24
Mixedresidential	residential	3.5	2.5	880	1,718	5.38	4.07
Hotcommercial	commercial	–	–	2,811	183	7.81	4.55
Hotresidential	residential	4.5	3.0	2,434	276	6.26	4.59

Part-load test points (25 values)

c__t1_min_cap_power_rated: 560 W
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated: 605 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated: 3270 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated: 1160 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results: Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated: 1280 W
h__h1_have_min_cap_results: Yes
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__h1_min_cap_heat_cap_rated: 2660 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated: 9940 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated: 6300 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load: Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated: 450 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 2880 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated: 2879.1 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated: 755 W
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 5780 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results: Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 3950 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 12762.449999999999 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 5750 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number: AAC6565
GEMS registration id: 143625
Status: approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires: 29 March 2027
Registered for sale in: Australia, New Zealand
Family: –
Regulatory standard: [SEER Multi-Split <=65kW] GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019
Test standard: AS/NZS 3823.1.4:2012
MEPS: 2019
Product class: Class 20

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.