Name: Actron Air PCG290U
Brand: Actron Air
SKU: AAC9955

Climate zone

Electricity pricec/kWh

Energy rating (cooling): 1.5; Heating: 1.5
Annual electricity use: 8,996 kWh; 3,708 cooling + 5,288 heating
Estimated running cost: $2,879 / year; $240 / month · $28,787 over 10 years
Capacity: 28.3 kW cooling; 28.6 kW heating

13% more electricity than the median of 17 comparable 25 kW reverse cycle ducted packaged registrations (7,960 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 6% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 9% (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 PCG290U running cost by climate zone

Climate zone	kWh / year	Per month	Per year	5 years	10 years
Cold zone (Canberra, Hobart, Ballarat, alpine areas)	15,843	$422	$5,070	$25,349	$50,698
Mixed zone (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth)	8,996	$240	$2,879	$14,394	$28,787
Hot zone (Brisbane, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville)	11,570	$309	$3,702	$18,512	$37,024

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
APAC P029AHR3SA-RRR30.1 kW heating31 kW cooling3,461 kWh/yr	31 kW	30.1 kW	2	3,461	$1,108	97% of similar
APAC P029AHR3SA-LBB30.1 kW heating31 kW cooling3,461 kWh/yr	31 kW	30.1 kW	2	3,461	$1,108	97% of similar
Actron Air PRV25AT26 kW heating24.9 kW cooling6,315 kWh/yr	24.9 kW	26 kW	2.5	6,315	$2,021	94% of similar
AIRSTAGE RAQ/L/EC/WP/11022.9 kW heating26.3 kW cooling7,864 kWh/yr	26.3 kW	22.9 kW	1.5	7,864	$2,516	53% of similar
Temperzone OPA 281RLTP25.3 kW heating28.2 kW cooling8,295 kWh/yr	28.2 kW	25.3 kW	1.5	8,295	$2,654	29% of similar

Air conditioners similar to the Actron Air PCG290U

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Temperzone OPA294RKTB27.2 kW heating28.3 kW cooling8,657 kWh/yr	28.3 kW	27.2 kW	1.5	8,657	$2,770	12% of similar
Temperzone OPA 281RLTP25.3 kW heating28.2 kW cooling8,295 kWh/yr	28.2 kW	25.3 kW	1.5	8,295	$2,654	29% of similar
Daikin UAYN300AFY1A28.6 kW heating29.6 kW cooling25,403 kWh/yr	29.6 kW	28.6 kW	0	25,403	$8,129	0% of similar
AIRSTAGE RAQ/L/EC/WP/11022.9 kW heating26.3 kW cooling7,864 kWh/yr	26.3 kW	22.9 kW	1.5	7,864	$2,516	53% of similar
APAC P029AHR3SA-LTT30.1 kW heating31 kW cooling3,461 kWh/yr	31 kW	30.1 kW	2	3,461	$1,108	97% of similar
APAC P029AHR3SA-LBB30.1 kW heating31 kW cooling3,461 kWh/yr	31 kW	30.1 kW	2	3,461	$1,108	97% of similar

Other Actron Air models of similar capacity

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than	Compare
Actron Air PKV290T-R30.2 kW heating29.5 kW cooling8,642 kWh/yr	29.5 kW	30.2 kW	1.5	8,642	$2,765	18% of similar
Actron Air PKV290T-L30.2 kW heating29.5 kW cooling8,642 kWh/yr	29.5 kW	30.2 kW	1.5	8,642	$2,765	18% of similar

Compare PCG290U with another model

Actron Air PCG290U specifications

Type: Reverse cycle
Configuration: Packaged
Air distribution: Ducted
Indoor unit: –
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C): 28.30 kW
Cooling power input: 8.45 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C): 28.60 kW
Heating power input: 7.97 kW
EER, full load (tested): 3.31
COP, full load (tested): 3.69
Rated AEER: 3.28
Rated ACOP: 3.51
Standby power (PIA): 55.0 W
Compressor: Fixed speed
Refrigerant: R410A
Power supply: Three phase
Indoor sound power: –
Outdoor sound power: –
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755): Yes (requires additional part)
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 PCG290U 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	–	–	5,545	4,519	3.66	2.86
Coldresidential	residential	1.5	1.0	2,479	13,364	3.05	2.82
Mixedcommercial	commercial	–	–	6,810	2,468	3.52	3.04
Mixedresidential	residential	1.5	1.5	3,708	5,288	3.10	3.02
Hotcommercial	commercial	–	–	14,573	600	3.62	3.07
Hotresidential	residential	1.5	1.5	10,647	923	3.44	3.05

Part-load test points (4 values)

h__h2_full_cap_power_rated: 6811 W
h__h3_have_full_cap_results: No
h__h2_full_cap_heat_cap_rated: 21853 W
c__low_temp_have_full_cap_results: No

Other model numbers on registration AAC9955

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

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number: AAC9955
GEMS registration id: 177565
Status: approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires: 19 August 2031
Registered for sale in: Australia, New Zealand
Family: PCG290
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 6

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.