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Reverse cycle multi-split / vrf air conditioner

Braemar MCSX260D314B Air Conditioner

Braemar MCSX260D314B is a 28 kW reverse cycle ducted multi-split / vrf air conditioner registered under Australia’s Energy Rating (GEMS) scheme (registration AAC6992).

c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2
Heating: 2
Annual electricity use
7,692 kWh
3,177 cooling + 4,515 heating
Estimated running cost
$2,461 / year
$205 / month · $24,614 over 10 years
Capacity
28 kW cooling
31.5 kW heating

18% more electricity than the median of 8 comparable 25 kW reverse cycle ducted multi-split / vrf registrations (6,498 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 13% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 10% (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 MCSX260D314B running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 14,368$4,598$45,978
Mixed zone 7,692$2,461$24,614
Hot zone 9,850$3,152$31,520

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Panasonic U-10ME2R831.5 kW heating28 kW cooling5,508 kWh/yr3$1,763
Panasonic U-10ME2R8E/S-22MF2E5A/S-60MF2E5A31.5 kW heating28 kW cooling5,508 kWh/yr3$1,763
Braemar MCHX280D316B28 kW heating28 kW cooling6,084 kWh/yr2.5$1,947
Gree GMV-280WM/C-X(A)28 kW heating28 kW cooling6,084 kWh/yr2.5$1,947
Braemar MCRX280D316B28 kW heating28 kW cooling6,902 kWh/yr2$2,209

Air conditioners similar to the Braemar MCSX260D314B

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Panasonic U-10ME2R831.5 kW heating28 kW cooling5,508 kWh/yr3$1,763
Gree GMV-280WL/A-X(A)31.5 kW heating28 kW cooling7,692 kWh/yr2$2,461
Panasonic U-10ME2R8E/S-22MF2E5A/S-60MF2E5A31.5 kW heating28 kW cooling5,508 kWh/yr3$1,763
Gree GMV-280WM/C-X(A)28 kW heating28 kW cooling6,084 kWh/yr2.5$1,947
Haier AV10IMAURA31.5 kW heating28 kW cooling9,291 kWh/yr2$2,973

Other Braemar models of similar capacity

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Braemar MCHX280D316B28 kW heating28 kW cooling6,084 kWh/yr2.5$1,947
Braemar MCRX280D316B28 kW heating28 kW cooling6,902 kWh/yr2$2,209

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Braemar MCSX260D314B specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Multi-split / VRF
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C)
28.00 kW
Cooling power input
8.48 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C)
31.50 kW
Heating power input
7.98 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.20
COP, full load (tested)
3.85
Rated AEER
3.24
Rated ACOP
3.87
Standby power (PIA)
47.0 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R410A
Power supply
Three phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
79.6 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 MCSX260D314B 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––4,5533,937
Coldresidential2.01.52,07712,291
Mixedcommercial––5,6602,053
Mixedresidential2.02.03,1774,515
Hotcommercial––12,301481
Hotresidential2.02.59,117733
Part-load test points (20 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
8980 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
3680 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
3380 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
25000 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
15750 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
7750.72 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
3363.52 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
14000 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
30156 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
15078 W

Other model numbers on registration AAC6992

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

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC6992
GEMS registration id
148537
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
13 September 2027
Registered for sale in
Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
Family
MCSX2*0D31*B
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 20

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.