c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
3
Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use
3,788 kWh
1,356 cooling + 2,432 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,212 / year
$101 / month Β· $12,122 over 10 years
Capacity
16 kW cooling
18 kW heating

About the same electricity as the median of 26 comparable 16 kW reverse cycle multi-split / vrf registrations (3,778 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 46% 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).

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.

Daikin RSUYQ6A2VMA running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 6,929$2,217$22,173
Mixed zone 3,788$1,212$12,122
Hot zone 4,151$1,328$13,283

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Panasonic U-6LZ2E816.5 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,122 kWh/yr3$999
Panasonic U-6LZ2E516.5 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,122 kWh/yr3$999
Daikin RSUYA6AVM18 kW heating16 kW cooling3,182 kWh/yr3$1,018
Daikin REYA6AYM18 kW heating16 kW cooling3,370 kWh/yr3$1,078

Air conditioners similar to the Daikin RSUYQ6A2VMA

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Panasonic U-6LZ2E816.5 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,122 kWh/yr3$999
Smart Lifestyle Australia SLA-MV155-G1P21 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,683 kWh/yr3.5$1,179
Mitsubishi Electric PUMY-SM140YKM-A16.5 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,677 kWh/yr2.5$1,177
Panasonic U-6LZ2E516.5 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,122 kWh/yr3$999
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDC155KXZES115.5 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,954 kWh/yr2$1,265
Mitsubishi Electric PUMY-SM140YKM-A-BS16.5 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,677 kWh/yr2.5$1,177

Other Daikin models of similar capacity

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Daikin RSUYA6AVM18 kW heating16 kW cooling3,182 kWh/yr3$1,018
Daikin REYA6AYM18 kW heating16 kW cooling3,370 kWh/yr3$1,078

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Daikin RSUYQ6A2VMA specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Multi-split / VRF
Air distribution
Ducted or non-ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
16.00 kW
Cooling power input
4.11 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
18.00 kW
Heating power input
4.06 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.68
COP, full load (tested)
4.72
Rated AEER
3.76
Rated ACOP
4.28
Standby power (PIA)
43.4 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R410A
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
76 dB(A)
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755)
Yes
Country of manufacture
Thailand

Dimensions are not collected for registrations under the 2019 Determination, so they are shown only where the source has them.

Daikin RSUYQ6A2VMA 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––1,7432,065
Coldresidential3.02.08776,052
Mixedcommercial––2,1961,151
Mixedresidential3.02.51,3562,432
Hotcommercial––4,841305
Hotresidential4.02.53,698453
Part-load test points (16 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
5330 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
1270 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
1900 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
18000 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
9000 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
8000 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC6532
GEMS registration id
144623
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
28 February 2027
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 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: daikin.com.au. How the derived figures are calculated.