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Reverse cycle split system air conditioner

Braemar KCHA070D1B/KDHA070D1S Air Conditioner

Braemar KCHA070D1B/KDHA070D1S is a 7.1 kW reverse cycle ducted split system air conditioner registered under Australia’s Energy Rating (GEMS) scheme (registration AAC8277).

c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
3.5
Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use
1,607 kWh
579 cooling + 1,028 heating
Estimated running cost
$514 / year
$43 / month · $5,142 over 10 years
Capacity
7.1 kW cooling
8 kW heating

8% less electricity than the median of 78 comparable 7 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (1,746 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 64% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 60% (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.

Braemar KCHA070D1B running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 3,288$1,052$10,522
Mixed zone 1,607$514$5,142
Hot zone 1,862$596$5,958

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.

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Same configuration and type, cooling capacity within 12% of 7.1 kW, at least 3% lower annual kWh in the mixed zone.

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Actron Air LRC-071DS / LRE-071DS7.5 kW heating7.3 kW cooling1,464 kWh/yr4$468
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Air conditioners similar to the Braemar KCHA070D1B

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
TCL TCD71D1HWH-DVO/TCD71D1HWH-DVI7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,523 kWh/yr3.5$487
Gree GFH24ACXF-S6DNE3D/O / GFH24ACXF-S6DNE3D/I7.6 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,605 kWh/yr3$514
Hyundai HYDCTAC71T*7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,523 kWh/yr3.5$487
Panasonic U-71PZH3R5 / S-71PE4R8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,605 kWh/yr3$514
Panasonic U-71PZ4R5 / S-71PE4R7.1 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,588 kWh/yr2.5$508
Hyundai HYDCTAC71TA7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,523 kWh/yr3.5$487
Tosot TFH24ACXF-S6DNE3D/O / TFH24ACXF-S6DNE3D/I7.6 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,605 kWh/yr3$514
Gree GFH24ACXF-S6DNE3D/O / GFH24ACXF-S6DNE3D/I7.6 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,598 kWh/yr3$511

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Braemar KCHA070D1B specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C)
7.10 kW
Cooling power input
1.97 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C)
8.00 kW
Heating power input
2.00 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.74
COP, full load (tested)
4.03
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
–
Outdoor sound power
67.9 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––512918
Coldresidential3.52.03732,915
Mixedcommercial––770445
Mixedresidential3.52.55791,028
Hotcommercial––2,14097
Hotresidential3.53.51,713149
Part-load test points (25 values)
c__t1_min_cap_power_rated
610 W
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated
370 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
2060 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
700 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
745 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
1900 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
6140 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
2350 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
1800.5800000000002 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
639.8000000000001 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
2600 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
AAC8277
GEMS registration id
160268
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 3823.1.2:2012
MEPS
2019
Product class
Class 10

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.