c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
3.5
Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use
1,092 kWh
389 cooling + 703 heating
Estimated running cost
$349 / year
$29 / month Β· $3,494 over 10 years
Capacity
5.2 kW cooling
5 kW heating

3% less electricity than the median of 19 comparable 5 kW reverse cycle fixed registrations (1,122 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 53% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 75% (this compares very different sizes, so the cohort figure above is the useful one).

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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.

Bonaire H3M055S1AE running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 2,013$644$6,442
Mixed zone 1,092$349$3,494
Hot zone 1,162$372$3,718

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Bonaire H2M052S2AE5.2 kW heating5.2 kW cooling1,001 kWh/yr3.5$320
Hyundai HYSMHS52OTD5.2 kW heating5.2 kW cooling1,001 kWh/yr3.5$320
TCL TFM2-18CHD/DVO5.2 kW heating5.2 kW cooling1,001 kWh/yr3.5$320
Hyundai HYSMHS52OTB5.2 kW heating5.2 kW cooling1,001 kWh/yr3.5$320
Toshiba RAS-2M18B2AVG-A5.6 kW heating5.2 kW cooling1,016 kWh/yr4$325

Air conditioners similar to the Bonaire H3M055S1AE

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Hyundai HYSMHS52OTA5.2 kW heating5.2 kW cooling1,001 kWh/yr3.5$320
Panasonic CU-2Z52VBR6.1 kW heating5.2 kW cooling1,157 kWh/yr3$370
Toshiba RAS-2M18B2AVG-A5.6 kW heating5.2 kW cooling1,016 kWh/yr4$325
Panasonic CU-2Z52DBR6.1 kW heating5.2 kW cooling1,131 kWh/yr3.5$362
Hyundai HYSMHS52OTD5.2 kW heating5.2 kW cooling1,001 kWh/yr3.5$320
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-2F52VGD6.1 kW heating5.2 kW cooling1,155 kWh/yr3$370
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-2F52VF6.1 kW heating5.2 kW cooling1,157 kWh/yr3$370
Kaden KM5.25.4 kW heating5.2 kW cooling1,062 kWh/yr3.5$340

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Bonaire H3M055S1AE specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Fixed
Air distribution
Non-ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
5.20 kW
Cooling power input
1.27 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
5.00 kW
Heating power input
1.14 kW
EER, full load (tested)
4.12
COP, full load (tested)
4.40
Rated AEER
3.95
Rated ACOP
4.21
Standby power (PIA)
13.7 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
63.4 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.

Bonaire H3M055S1AE 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––267602
Coldresidential3.52.02521,761
Mixedcommercial––469335
Mixedresidential3.52.5389703
Hotcommercial––1,10491
Hotresidential4.52.51,028134
Part-load test points (18 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
1500 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
485 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
550 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
4800 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
2500 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
305 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
2500 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
Yes
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
2380 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC9572
GEMS registration id
173587
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
19 November 2030
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 19

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: haier.com/cn. How the derived figures are calculated.