c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2.5
Heating: 2
Annual electricity use
3,410 kWh
1,149 cooling + 2,261 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,091 / year
$91 / month Β· $10,912 over 10 years
Capacity
12.5 kW cooling
15 kW heating

7% more electricity than the median of 140 comparable 12.5 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (3,178 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 21% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 30% (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.

LG UU125WR3 U30 running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 6,962$2,228$22,278
Mixed zone 3,410$1,091$10,912
Hot zone 3,644$1,166$11,661

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Panasonic U-125PZ3R8 / S-1014PF3E12.1 kW heating12.1 kW cooling1,681 kWh/yr1.5$538
Brivis AONSR13B1/AINHU13B113.8 kW heating12 kW cooling2,209 kWh/yr4$707
Brivis AONSR15B1/AINHU15B115.7 kW heating13.6 kW cooling2,497 kWh/yr5$799
Midea DUCMI125IHB/UCMI125OB13 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,556 kWh/yr3.5$818
Rinnai DONSR13B1/DINLR13B113 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,559 kWh/yr3.5$819

Air conditioners similar to the LG UU125WR3 U30

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Kaden KDI4213 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,587 kWh/yr3.5$828
Mdv C-UV-125N8-QC3W / CDV-125A6N8-QC3W13.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,685 kWh/yr3.5$859
Panasonic U-125PZ4R8 / S-125PE4RN12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,648 kWh/yr3$847
Kaden KDI42 / KDI4213 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,587 kWh/yr3.5$828
TECO TDS-TSO125HVFM13.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,695 kWh/yr3.5$862
Panasonic U-125PZ4R8 / S-125PE4*12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,648 kWh/yr3$847
Midea DUCMI125IHB/UCMI125OB13 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,556 kWh/yr3.5$818
Rinnai DONSR13B1/DINLR13B113 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,559 kWh/yr3.5$819

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LG UU125WR3 U30 specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
12.50 kW
Cooling power input
3.35 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
15.00 kW
Heating power input
3.80 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.83
COP, full load (tested)
4.14
Rated AEER
3.68
Rated ACOP
3.90
Standby power (PIA)
14.0 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, South Korea

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

LG UU125WR3 U30 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––1,6091,901
Coldresidential3.01.57406,222
Mixedcommercial––2,018973
Mixedresidential2.52.01,1492,261
Hotcommercial––4,456206
Hotresidential3.02.53,323321
Part-load test points (18 values)
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
1290 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
1550 W
h__h1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h2_full_cap_power_rated
3050 W
h__h2_have_half_cap_results
No
h__h3_have_full_cap_results
No
h__h3_have_half_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
7500 W
h__h2_full_cap_heat_cap_rated
9800 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
No
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
3061.9 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
1179.06 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
6300 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
13462.5 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
6785.099999999999 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC8112
GEMS registration id
160138
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
19 March 2029
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 11

Source: Australian Government Energy Rating (GEMS) registration data, DCCEEW via data.gov.au (CC BY 3.0 AU). Dataset published 19 September 2026; last checked 20 September 2026. How the derived figures are calculated.