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Reverse cycle split system air conditioner, cassette
Braemar KCHV140D1B/KBHV140D1S Air Conditioner
Braemar KCHV140D1B/KBHV140D1S is a 13.6 kW reverse cycle split system air conditioner registered under Australia’s Energy Rating (GEMS) scheme (registration AAC6450).
A newer registration of this model exists: AAC7002.
- Energy rating (cooling)
- 3
- Heating: 1.5
- Annual electricity use
- 3,826 kWh
- 1,234 cooling + 2,592 heating
- Estimated running cost
- $1,224 / year
- $102 / month · $12,243 over 10 years
- Capacity
- 13.6 kW cooling
- 16 kW heating
12% more electricity than the median of 59 comparable 14 kW reverse cycle split system registrations (3,413 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 5% of them.
Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 25% (this compares very different sizes, so the cohort figure above is the useful one).
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 KCHV140D1B running cost by climate zone
| Climate zone | kWh / year | Per year | 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold zone | 8,055 | $2,578 | $25,776 |
| Mixed zone | 3,826 | $1,224 | $12,243 |
| Hot zone | 4,045 | $1,294 | $12,944 |
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 13.6 kW, at least 3% lower annual kWh in the mixed zone.
| Model | Stars | Est. cost / yr | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daikin RZAC125C2Y1 / FCA125CVMA14 kW heating12.5 kW cooling1,965 kWh/yr | 2.5 | $629 | |
| Fujitsu AOTH54KBTA/ABTH54KRTA15.5 kW heating13 kW cooling2,393 kWh/yr | 2.5 | $766 | |
| Panasonic U-125PZ4R5 / S-1014PU3E12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,509 kWh/yr | 3 | $803 | |
| Panasonic U-125PZ4R8 / S-1014PU3E12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,509 kWh/yr | 3 | $803 | |
| Kaden KDI42 / KCI4213 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,607 kWh/yr | 4 | $834 |
Air conditioners similar to the Braemar KCHV140D1B
Technically comparable registrations: same configuration and type, capacity within 12%.
| Model | Stars | Est. cost / yr | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics AC140HCADKG/SA / AC140HE6DKG/SA16 kW heating13.6 kW cooling3,647 kWh/yr | 2.5 | $1,167 | |
| LG UU140WR3 U30/UTN140MA NA015.5 kW heating13.6 kW cooling3,779 kWh/yr | 2.5 | $1,209 | |
| Samsung Electronics AC140TXAPKG/SA / AC140TN4PKG/SA16 kW heating13.6 kW cooling3,692 kWh/yr | 2.5 | $1,181 | |
| Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-ZM140VKA2-A/PLA-M140EA-A16 kW heating13.5 kW cooling3,561 kWh/yr | 2.5 | $1,140 | |
| Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-ZM140VKA2-A/PLA-M140EA2-A16 kW heating13.5 kW cooling3,561 kWh/yr | 2.5 | $1,140 | |
| Hisense AUW-140U4RN1/ AUC-140U4RKC115 kW heating13.5 kW cooling4,137 kWh/yr | 2.5 | $1,324 | |
| LG UU140WR2 U30/UTN140MA NA015.5 kW heating13.4 kW cooling4,848 kWh/yr | 1.5 | $1,551 |
Other Braemar models of similar capacity
| Model | Stars | Est. cost / yr | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braemar KCHV140D1B/KBHV140D1S16 kW heating13.6 kW cooling3,826 kWh/yr | 3 | $1,224 |
Compare KCHV140D1B/KBHV140D1S with another model
Braemar KCHV140D1B specifications
- Type
- Reverse cycle
- Configuration
- Split system
- Air distribution
- Non-ducted
- Indoor unit
- Cassette
- Rated cooling capacity (35 °C)
- 13.60 kW
- Cooling power input
- 4.25 kW
- Rated heating capacity (7 °C)
- 16.00 kW
- Heating power input
- 4.85 kW
- EER, full load (tested)
- 3.21
- COP, full load (tested)
- 3.24
- Rated AEER
- 3.19
- Rated ACOP
- 3.29
- Standby power (PIA)
- 5.4 W
- Compressor
- Variable speed, Inverter
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single phase
- Indoor sound power
- 68.3 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 70.3 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 KCHV140D1B 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldcommercial | commercial | – | – | 1,406 | 2,077 |
| Coldresidential | residential | 3.0 | 1.0 | 785 | 7,270 |
| Mixedcommercial | commercial | – | – | 1,895 | 1,027 |
| Mixedresidential | residential | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1,234 | 2,592 |
| Hotcommercial | commercial | – | – | 4,870 | 190 |
| Hotresidential | residential | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3,737 | 308 |
Part-load test points (23 values)
- c__t1_min_cap_power_rated
- 650 W
- h__h1_min_cap_power_rated
- 750 W
- c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
- 1500 W
- c__t1_have_min_cap_results
- Yes
- h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
- 1700 W
- h__h1_have_min_cap_results
- Yes
- h__h2_full_cap_power_rated
- 4200 W
- 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
- 3600 W
- h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
- 8000 W
- h__h2_full_cap_heat_cap_rated
- 10500 W
- h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
- No
- c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
- 500 W
- c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
- 3100 W
- c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
- 3884.5 W
- c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
- 1371 W
- c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
- 6800 W
- c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
- No
- c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
- 3400 W
- c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
- 14647.199999999999 W
- c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
- 7323.599999999999 W
Related Braemar model numbers starting with KCHV140D1BKBHV140D1S
1 model numbers on 1 other registration. Variants registered separately can carry different star ratings and energy figures; check the registration number on the label.
| Model | Registration | Stars | kWh / yr | Registration expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCHV140D1B/KBHV140D1S | AAC7002 | 3 | 3,826 | 14 September 2027 |
Australian GEMS registration details
- Registration number
- AAC6450
- GEMS registration id
- 143062
- Status
- approved, available (self-reported)
- Registration expires
- 22 February 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 3823.1.1:2012
- MEPS
- 2019
- Product class
- Class 11
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.