c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
3.5
Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use
1,577 kWh
568 cooling + 1,009 heating
Estimated running cost
$505 / year
$42 / month Β· $5,046 over 10 years
Capacity
7.1 kW cooling
8 kW heating

1% less electricity than the median of 211 comparable 7 kW reverse cycle split system registrations (1,600 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 58% of them.

Across all 3,681 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 61% (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.

Braemar KCHA070D1B running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 3,279$1,049$10,493
Mixed zone 1,577$505$5,046
Hot zone 1,809$579$5,789

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Solar Acdc DGWA5-ACDCBLW-24KR27 kW heating6.5 kW cooling1,281 kWh/yr4.5$410
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRC63ZRA-W / SRK63ZRA-WF17.1 kW heating6.3 kW cooling1,308 kWh/yr3.5$419
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries DXC21ZRA-W / DXK21ZRA-WF17.1 kW heating6.3 kW cooling1,308 kWh/yr3.5$419
Pioneer International HPR-24A27 kW heating6.7 kW cooling1,373 kWh/yr4.5$439
Panasonic U-71PZ4R5 / S-6071PT3E6.8 kW heating6.8 kW cooling1,399 kWh/yr3$448

Air conditioners similar to the Braemar KCHA070D1B

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Panasonic U-71PZ3R5 / S-6071PU3E7.1 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,441 kWh/yr3$461
Samsung Electronics AC071TXAPKG/SA / AC071TN4DKG/SA8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,613 kWh/yr3$516
Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M71VAD2-A/PLA-M71EA-A8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,587 kWh/yr3$508
Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M71VAD2-A/PLA-M71EA2-A8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,587 kWh/yr3$508
Samsung Electronics AC071TXAPKG/SA / AC071TN4PKG/SA8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,588 kWh/yr3$508
Toshiba RAV-GP801ATP-A/RAV-GM801UTP-A8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,584 kWh/yr3.5$507
Panasonic U-71PZ4R5 / S-6071PU3E7.1 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,426 kWh/yr3$456
Mdv C-UV-74N8-QC3W / CSV-72N8-QC7W7.7 kW heating7.2 kW cooling1,404 kWh/yr4$449

Compare KCHA070D1B/KBHA070D1S with another model

Braemar KCHA070D1B specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Non-ducted
Indoor unit
Cassette
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
7.10 kW
Cooling power input
1.97 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
8.00 kW
Heating power input
2.00 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.66
COP, full load (tested)
4.02
Rated AEER
3.56
Rated ACOP
3.95
Standby power (PIA)
7.5 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
59.5 dB(A)
Outdoor sound power
68.1 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.

Braemar KCHA070D1B 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––546884
Coldresidential3.52.03632,916
Mixedcommercial––784415
Mixedresidential3.52.55681,009
Hotcommercial––2,10689
Hotresidential4.04.01,670139
Part-load test points (25 values)
c__t1_min_cap_power_rated
570 W
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated
350 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
2000 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
660 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
750 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
2100 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
5940 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
4000 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
380 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
2200 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
1800.5800000000002 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
603.24 W
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3550 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
2700 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
7646.7 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3823.35 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC8275
GEMS registration id
161526
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
29 May 2029
Registered for sale in
Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
Family
–
Regulatory standard
[SEER Non Multi-Split <=65kW] GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019
Test standard
AS/NZS 3823.1.1:2012
MEPS
2019
Product class
Class 9

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: gree.com. How the derived figures are calculated.