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Reverse cycle split system air conditioner

Hitachi PAS-6.5UFASNQ1 / PPIH-6.5UFA1NQ Air Conditioner

Hitachi PAS-6.5UFASNQ1 / PPIH-6.5UFA1NQ is a 16 kW reverse cycle ducted split system air conditioner registered under Australia’s Energy Rating (GEMS) scheme (registration AAC8484).

c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2.5
Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use
3,991 kWh
1,588 cooling + 2,403 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,277 / year
$106 / month · $12,771 over 10 years
Capacity
16 kW cooling
18 kW heating

2% less electricity than the median of 71 comparable 16 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (4,079 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 73% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 23% (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.

Hitachi running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 7,705$2,466$24,656
Mixed zone 3,991$1,277$12,771
Hot zone 4,980$1,594$15,936

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
AirSmart IES-70015.8 kW heating17 kW cooling3,358 kWh/yr3.5$1,075
AirSmart IES-700-AC15.8 kW heating17 kW cooling3,358 kWh/yr3.5$1,075
Actron Air CRV15BT / EAA15BS & EFV15BS15 kW heating14.8 kW cooling3,506 kWh/yr2.5$1,122
Actron Air CRV15BT / EVV15BS15 kW heating14.8 kW cooling3,506 kWh/yr2.5$1,122
Hisense AUW-140U4RH1/AUD-140UX4RSH117 kW heating14.5 kW cooling3,533 kWh/yr3$1,131

Air conditioners similar to the Hitachi

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Gree GFH60DEXL-S6DND7D/O / GFH60DEXL-S6DND7D/I18 kW heating16 kW cooling3,677 kWh/yr3$1,177
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-ZM160VKA-A / PEA-M160HAA218 kW heating16 kW cooling3,838 kWh/yr3$1,228
Braemar KCHB160D1B/KDHB160D1S18 kW heating16 kW cooling3,673 kWh/yr3$1,175
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-ZM160VKA-A / PEA-M160HAA2 Series18 kW heating16 kW cooling3,838 kWh/yr3$1,228
Tosot TFH60DEXL-S6DND7D/O / TFH60DEXL-S6DND7D/I18 kW heating16 kW cooling3,677 kWh/yr3$1,177
TECO TDS-TSO160HVSWDG18 kW heating16 kW cooling3,695 kWh/yr3$1,182
Gree GFH60DEXL-S6DND7D/O / GFH60DEXL-S6DND7D/I18 kW heating16 kW cooling3,673 kWh/yr3$1,175
Braemar KCHB160D1B/KDHB160D1S18 kW heating16 kW cooling3,677 kWh/yr3$1,177

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Hitachi specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C)
16.00 kW
Cooling power input
4.93 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C)
18.00 kW
Heating power input
4.62 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.23
COP, full load (tested)
3.89
Rated AEER
3.21
Rated ACOP
3.85
Standby power (PIA)
15.0 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
–
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.

Hitachi 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––2,1912,072
Coldresidential2.52.01,0106,695
Mixedcommercial––2,7681,056
Mixedresidential2.52.51,5882,403
Hotcommercial––6,180229
Hotresidential2.53.04,625355
Part-load test points (20 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
4650 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
1750 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
1700 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
14000 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
8800 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
4506.02 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
1599.5 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
8100 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
17232 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
8723.699999999999 W

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.

ModelRegistrationStarskWh / yr
PAS-6.5UFASNQ1 / PPIH-6.5UFA1NQAAC79622.54,316

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC8484
GEMS registration id
164659
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
6 October 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 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: temperzone.com. How the derived figures are calculated.