c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
3
Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use
1,263 kWh
458 cooling + 805 heating
Estimated running cost
$404 / year
$34 / month Β· $4,042 over 10 years
Capacity
5 kW cooling
6 kW heating

1% less electricity than the median of 38 comparable 5 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (1,275 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 53% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 69% (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.

Fujitsu AOTH18KBTA running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 2,518$806$8,058
Mixed zone 1,263$404$4,042
Hot zone 1,454$465$4,653

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Toshiba RAV-GP561ATP-A1/RAV-GM561DTP-A15.6 kW heating5 kW cooling1,051 kWh/yr3$336
Panasonic U-50PZ3R5 / S-3650PF3E5 kW heating4.6 kW cooling1,090 kWh/yr2.5$349
Gree GUD50W1/NhC-S / GUD50PHS1/C-S5.8 kW heating5.3 kW cooling1,122 kWh/yr3.5$359
Toshiba RAV-GM561ATP-A1/RAV-GM561DTP-A15.3 kW heating5 kW cooling1,127 kWh/yr3$361
Carrier 38QSM053D8S/42QSM053D8S5.7 kW heating5.3 kW cooling1,208 kWh/yr3.5$387

Air conditioners similar to the Fujitsu AOTH18KBTA

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Daikin RZAV50C2V1 / FBA50BAVMA6 kW heating5 kW cooling1,258 kWh/yr2$403
Daikin RZAV50CBV1 / FBA50BAVMA6 kW heating5 kW cooling1,255 kWh/yr2$402
Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M50VAD-A/PEAD-M50JAA26 kW heating5 kW cooling1,245 kWh/yr2.5$398
Toshiba RAV-GP561ATP-A1/RAV-GM561DTP-A15.6 kW heating5 kW cooling1,051 kWh/yr3$336
Toshiba RAV-GM561ATP-A1/RAV-GM561DTP-A15.3 kW heating5 kW cooling1,127 kWh/yr3$361
Panasonic CU-Z50UBRA / CS-Z50UD3RAW6.1 kW heating5 kW cooling1,264 kWh/yr3$404
Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M50VAD2-A/PEAD-M50JAAD6 kW heating5 kW cooling1,245 kWh/yr2.5$398
Hitachi PAS-2.0UFASNQ1 / PPIM-2.0UFA1NQ6 kW heating5 kW cooling1,217 kWh/yr3$389

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Fujitsu AOTH18KBTA specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
5.00 kW
Cooling power input
1.38 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
6.00 kW
Heating power input
1.60 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.74
COP, full load (tested)
3.96
Rated AEER
3.59
Rated ACOP
3.72
Standby power (PIA)
4.0 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
–
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755)
Yes
Dimensions (WΓ—HΓ—D)
900 Γ— 198 Γ— 620 mm
Country of manufacture
China, Thailand

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

Fujitsu AOTH18KBTA 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––640697
Coldresidential3.02.02932,225
Mixedcommercial––805355
Mixedresidential3.02.5458805
Hotcommercial––1,79176
Hotresidential3.03.01,336118
Part-load test points (16 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
2000 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
510 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
590 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
5200 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
3000 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
2500 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC9745
GEMS registration id
176047
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
21 January 2031
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 3823.1.2:2012
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: fujitsugeneral.com.au. How the derived figures are calculated.