c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2.5
Heating: 2
Annual electricity use
2,191 kWh
857 cooling + 1,334 heating
Estimated running cost
$701 / year
$58 / month Β· $7,011 over 10 years
Capacity
8.8 kW cooling
9.4 kW heating

1% less electricity than the median of 31 comparable 8 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (2,210 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 55% of them.

Across all 3,681 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 48% (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 UU85WR3 U40 running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 4,201$1,344$13,443
Mixed zone 2,191$701$7,011
Hot zone 2,705$866$8,656

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Carrier 38QSM080D8S/42QSM080D8S8.3 kW heating7.8 kW cooling1,757 kWh/yr3.5$562
Rinnai DONSR09B1/DINLR09B110 kW heating9 kW cooling1,884 kWh/yr3.5$603
Carrier 38QSM090D8S/42QSM090D8S9.3 kW heating8.7 kW cooling1,923 kWh/yr3.5$615
Rinnai DONSR09B1/DINLR09B110 kW heating9 kW cooling1,936 kWh/yr3.5$620
Fujitsu AOTH30KCTA/ARTH30KHTA10 kW heating8.5 kW cooling1,986 kWh/yr3$636

Air conditioners similar to the LG UU85WR3 U40

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Carrier 38QSM090D8S/42QSM090D8S9.3 kW heating8.7 kW cooling1,923 kWh/yr3.5$615
Fujitsu AOTG30LATL/ARTG30LHTA11.2 kW heating9 kW cooling2,426 kWh/yr2.5$776
Rinnai DONSR09B1/DINLR09B110 kW heating9 kW cooling1,936 kWh/yr3.5$620
Carrier 38QSH090D8S/42QSH090D8S9.1 kW heating8.6 kW cooling1,936 kWh/yr3.5$620
Rinnai DONSR09B1/DINLR09B110 kW heating9 kW cooling1,884 kWh/yr3.5$603
Fujitsu AOTH30KCTA/ARTH30KHTA10 kW heating8.5 kW cooling1,986 kWh/yr3$636
TCL TCD85D1HWH-DVO/TCD85D1HWH-DVI10 kW heating8.5 kW cooling2,036 kWh/yr3$652

Other LG models of similar capacity

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
LG UU85WR2 U40/UHN85B7 N709.4 kW heating8.8 kW cooling2,703 kWh/yr1.5$865

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LG UU85WR3 U40 specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
8.80 kW
Cooling power input
2.58 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
9.40 kW
Heating power input
2.32 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.66
COP, full load (tested)
4.15
Rated AEER
3.38
Rated ACOP
4.02
Standby power (PIA)
6.0 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 UU85WR3 U40 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––1,2071,141
Coldresidential2.51.55473,654
Mixedcommercial––1,520585
Mixedresidential2.52.08571,334
Hotcommercial––3,376123
Hotresidential3.02.52,512193
Part-load test points (18 values)
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
990 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
990 W
h__h1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h2_full_cap_power_rated
2100 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
4800 W
h__h2_full_cap_heat_cap_rated
6800 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
No
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
2358.12 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
904.86 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
4500 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
9477.6 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
4846.5 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC8110
GEMS registration id
160069
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 10

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.