Name: AIRSTAGE RAQ/K/EC/WP/17
Brand: AIRSTAGE
SKU: AAC6598

Climate zone

Electricity pricec/kWh

Energy rating (cooling): 1.5; Heating: 1.5
Annual electricity use: 5,711 kWh; 2,309 cooling + 3,402 heating
Estimated running cost: $1,828 / year; $152 / month · $18,275 over 10 years
Capacity: 18.1 kW cooling; 18.7 kW heating

3% 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 30% 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 × 32c/kWh in AUD; change the price above to your tariff.

AIRSTAGE RAQ running cost by climate zone

Climate zone	kWh / year	Per month	Per year	5 years	10 years
Cold zone (Canberra, Hobart, Ballarat, alpine areas)	10,040	$268	$3,213	$16,064	$32,128
Mixed zone (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth)	5,711	$152	$1,828	$9,138	$18,275
Hot zone (Brisbane, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville)	7,319	$195	$2,342	$11,710	$23,421

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Temperzone OPA 171RLTFY17.3 kW heating16.4 kW cooling4,276 kWh/yr	16.4 kW	17.3 kW	2.5	4,276	$1,368	83% of similar
Temperzone OPA 171RLTFY17.3 kW heating16.4 kW cooling4,414 kWh/yr	16.4 kW	17.3 kW	2.5	4,414	$1,412	67% of similar
Actron Air PRV19BT-T19 kW heating19 kW cooling4,505 kWh/yr	19 kW	19 kW	2.5	4,505	$1,442	93% of similar
APAC P015AHR3SA-RTT14.2 kW heating16 kW cooling4,561 kWh/yr	16 kW	14.2 kW	1.5	4,561	$1,460	33% of similar
APAC P015AHR3SA-LBB14.2 kW heating16 kW cooling4,561 kWh/yr	16 kW	14.2 kW	1.5	4,561	$1,460	33% of similar

Air conditioners similar to the AIRSTAGE RAQ

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Temperzone OPA186RKTY16.7 kW heating18.2 kW cooling5,378 kWh/yr	18.2 kW	16.7 kW	1.5	5,378	$1,721	80% of similar
APAC P018AHR3TA-RI2061A17.8 kW heating17.8 kW cooling4,897 kWh/yr	17.8 kW	17.8 kW	2	4,897	$1,567	90% of similar
APAC P018AHR3TA-17.8 kW heating17.8 kW cooling4,897 kWh/yr	17.8 kW	17.8 kW	2	4,897	$1,567	90% of similar
Temperzone OPA 186RKTYG17.5 kW heating17.8 kW cooling5,611 kWh/yr	17.8 kW	17.5 kW	1.5	5,611	$1,796	40% of similar
Daikin UAYN180AFY1A17.2 kW heating17.4 kW cooling5,998 kWh/yr	17.4 kW	17.2 kW	1.5	5,998	$1,919	0% of similar
Actron Air PRV19BT-T19 kW heating19 kW cooling4,505 kWh/yr	19 kW	19 kW	2.5	4,505	$1,442	93% of similar

Other AIRSTAGE models of similar capacity

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than	Compare
AIRSTAGE RAQ/K/WP/ECO/1718.5 kW heating17.9 kW cooling5,919 kWh/yr	17.9 kW	18.5 kW	1.5	5,919	$1,894	10% of similar
AIRSTAGE RAQ/K/WP/* 1718.5 kW heating17.9 kW cooling5,919 kWh/yr	17.9 kW	18.5 kW	1.5	5,919	$1,894	10% of similar

Compare RAQ/K/EC/WP/17 with another model

AIRSTAGE RAQ specifications

Type: Reverse cycle
Configuration: Packaged
Air distribution: Ducted
Indoor unit: –
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C): 18.10 kW
Cooling power input: 5.40 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C): 18.70 kW
Heating power input: 5.30 kW
EER, full load (tested): 3.37
COP, full load (tested): 3.60
Rated AEER: 3.31
Rated ACOP: 3.48
Standby power (PIA): 20.0 W
Compressor: Fixed speed
Refrigerant: R410A
Power supply: Three phase
Indoor sound power: –
Outdoor sound power: –
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755): No
Country of manufacture: Malaysia

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

AIRSTAGE RAQ 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	–	–	3,496	2,902	3.74	2.88
Coldresidential	residential	1.5	1.0	1,534	8,506	3.22	2.89
Mixedcommercial	commercial	–	–	4,304	1,590	3.59	3.02
Mixedresidential	residential	1.5	1.5	2,309	3,402	3.24	3.03
Hotcommercial	commercial	–	–	9,266	365	3.65	3.02
Hotresidential	residential	1.5	1.5	6,747	572	3.49	3.01

Part-load test points (4 values)

h__h2_full_cap_power_rated: 4960 W
h__h3_have_full_cap_results: No
h__h2_full_cap_heat_cap_rated: 16290 W
c__low_temp_have_full_cap_results: No

Other model numbers on registration AAC6598

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

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number: AAC6598
GEMS registration id: 145915
Status: approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires: 6 April 2027
Registered for sale in: Australia, New Zealand
Family: RAQ/K/EC/WP/*17
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: fujitsugeneral.com.au. How the derived figures are calculated.