Name: Kaden KM48
Brand: Kaden
SKU: AAC8465

Climate zone

Electricity pricec/kWh

Energy rating (cooling): 3.5; Heating: 3
Annual electricity use: 2,659 kWh; 1,027 cooling + 1,632 heating
Estimated running cost: $851 / year; $71 / month · $8,509 over 10 years
Capacity: 13.5 kW cooling; 14 kW heating

1% less electricity than the median of 5 comparable 14 kW reverse cycle fixed registrations (2,700 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 60% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 40% (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.

Kaden KM48 running cost by climate zone

Climate zone	kWh / year	Per month	Per year	5 years	10 years
Cold zone (Canberra, Hobart, Ballarat, alpine areas)	4,925	$131	$1,576	$7,880	$15,760
Mixed zone (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth)	2,659	$71	$851	$4,254	$8,509
Hot zone (Brisbane, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville)	3,181	$85	$1,018	$5,090	$10,179

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Fujitsu AOTH45KBTA513.2 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,423 kWh/yr	12.5 kW	13.2 kW	3.5	2,423	$775	88% of similar
TECO TSOM123HVAG512.6 kW heating12.3 kW cooling2,448 kWh/yr	12.3 kW	12.6 kW	3.5	2,448	$783	82% of similar
Bonaire H5M125S1AE12.2 kW heating12.2 kW cooling2,512 kWh/yr	12.2 kW	12.2 kW	3.5	2,512	$804	77% of similar

Air conditioners similar to the Kaden KM48

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Carrier 38QUM135D8S513.5 kW heating13.5 kW cooling2,896 kWh/yr	13.5 kW	13.5 kW	3	2,896	$927	0% of similar
Actron Air MRC-135DS-514 kW heating13.5 kW cooling2,870 kWh/yr	13.5 kW	14 kW	3	2,870	$918	20% of similar
Spt AM140C-514.4 kW heating13.6 kW cooling2,700 kWh/yr	13.6 kW	14.4 kW	3.5	2,700	$864	40% of similar
Midea MULMI0513B14 kW heating13.5 kW cooling2,659 kWh/yr	13.5 kW	14 kW	3.5	2,659	$851	60% of similar
Emerald ACR126U14.5 kW heating12.6 kW cooling3,082 kWh/yr	12.6 kW	14.5 kW	2.5	3,082	$986	6% of similar
Hisense AMW5-125U4RTAG14.2 kW heating12.6 kW cooling3,057 kWh/yr	12.6 kW	14.2 kW	2.5	3,057	$978	12% of similar
Fujitsu AOTH45KBTA513.2 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,423 kWh/yr	12.5 kW	13.2 kW	3.5	2,423	$775	88% of similar

Other Kaden models of similar capacity

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than	Compare
Kaden KM13.014 kW heating13 kW cooling2,896 kWh/yr	13 kW	14 kW	3	2,896	$927	18% of similar

Compare KM48 with another model

Kaden KM48 specifications

Type: Reverse cycle
Configuration: Fixed
Air distribution: Non-ducted
Indoor unit: –
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C): 13.50 kW
Cooling power input: 3.73 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C): 14.00 kW
Heating power input: 3.15 kW
EER, full load (tested): 3.47
COP, full load (tested): 4.28
Rated AEER: 3.56
Rated ACOP: 4.35
Standby power (PIA): 18.2 W
Compressor: Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant: R32
Power supply: Single phase
Indoor sound power: –
Outdoor sound power: 69.4 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.

Kaden KM48 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	TCSPF	HSPF
Coldcommercial	commercial	–	–	1,046	1,343	9.11	4.73
Coldresidential	residential	4.0	2.5	645	4,280	5.53	4.31
Mixedcommercial	commercial	–	–	1,471	709	7.71	5.22
Mixedresidential	residential	3.5	3.0	1,027	1,632	5.30	4.80
Hotcommercial	commercial	–	–	3,632	168	6.91	5.63
Hotresidential	residential	4.0	4.0	2,924	257	5.96	5.55

Part-load test points (24 values)

c__t1_min_cap_power_rated: 810 W
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated: 650 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated: 4900 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated: 1320 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results: Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated: 1270 W
h__h1_have_min_cap_results: Yes
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__h1_min_cap_heat_cap_rated: 3850 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated: 14800 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated: 6800 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load: Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated: 590 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 5000 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated: 3409.2200000000003 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated: 1020 W
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 7424 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results: Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 5000 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 14539.5 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 7600 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number: AAC8465
GEMS registration id: 164634
Status: approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires: 25 September 2029
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: midea.com/global. How the derived figures are calculated.