c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2
Heating: 1
Annual electricity use
5,833 kWh
1,877 cooling + 3,956 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,867 / year
$156 / month Β· $18,666 over 10 years
Capacity
17 kW cooling
18.4 kW heating

5% more electricity than the median of 10 comparable 18 kW reverse cycle ducted packaged registrations (5,554 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 20% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 15% (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 Γ— 32c/kWh in AUD; change the price above to your tariff.

Actron Air PRV17AT-T running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 11,648$3,727$37,274
Mixed zone 5,833$1,867$18,666
Hot zone 5,722$1,831$18,310

At 32c/kWh. Formula: cost = annual kWh Γ— 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
Temperzone OPA 171RLTFY17.3 kW heating16.4 kW cooling4,276 kWh/yr2.5$1,368
Temperzone OPA 171RLTFY17.3 kW heating16.4 kW cooling4,414 kWh/yr2.5$1,412
Actron Air PRV19BT-T19 kW heating19 kW cooling4,505 kWh/yr2.5$1,442
APAC P015AHR3SA-RRR14.2 kW heating16 kW cooling4,561 kWh/yr1.5$1,460
APAC P015AHR3SA-RTT14.2 kW heating16 kW cooling4,561 kWh/yr1.5$1,460

Air conditioners similar to the Actron Air PRV17AT-T

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Daikin UAYN180AFY1A17.2 kW heating17.4 kW cooling5,998 kWh/yr1.5$1,919
Temperzone OPA 171RLTFY17.3 kW heating16.4 kW cooling4,414 kWh/yr2.5$1,412
Temperzone OPA 171RLTFY17.3 kW heating16.4 kW cooling4,276 kWh/yr2.5$1,368
APAC P018AHR3TA-CI2061A17.8 kW heating17.8 kW cooling4,897 kWh/yr2$1,567
APAC P018AHR3TA-17.8 kW heating17.8 kW cooling4,897 kWh/yr2$1,567
AIRSTAGE RAQ/K/WP/ECO/1718.5 kW heating17.9 kW cooling5,919 kWh/yr1.5$1,894
AIRSTAGE RAQ/K/WP/1718.5 kW heating17.9 kW cooling5,919 kWh/yr1.5$1,894

Other Actron Air models of similar capacity

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Actron Air PRV19BT-T19 kW heating19 kW cooling4,505 kWh/yr2.5$1,442

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Actron Air PRV17AT-T specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Packaged
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
17.00 kW
Cooling power input
5.09 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
18.40 kW
Heating power input
5.25 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.26
COP, full load (tested)
3.41
Rated AEER
3.23
Rated ACOP
3.40
Standby power (PIA)
50.0 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 PRV17AT-T 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––2,5632,948
Coldresidential2.00.51,23310,415
Mixedcommercial––3,1901,530
Mixedresidential2.01.01,8773,956
Hotcommercial––6,940332
Hotresidential2.52.05,210512
Part-load test points (19 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
3459 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
1912 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
2018 W
h__h1_have_min_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
10555 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
9210 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
4652.26 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
1747.568 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
8220 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
8852.94 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC6987
GEMS registration id
149833
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
11 September 2027
Registered for sale in
Australia, New Zealand
Family
–
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.