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Reverse cycle split system air conditioner, cassette

Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-M125VKA-A/PLA-M125EA2-A Air Conditioner

Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-M125VKA-A/PLA-M125EA2-A is a 12 kW reverse cycle split system air conditioner registered under Australia’s Energy Rating (GEMS) scheme (registration AAC8797).

c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2.5
Heating: 2
Annual electricity use
3,203 kWh
1,170 cooling + 2,033 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,025 / year
$85 / month · $10,250 over 10 years
Capacity
12 kW cooling
14 kW heating

8% more electricity than the median of 76 comparable 12.5 kW reverse cycle split system registrations (2,979 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 18% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 33% (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.

Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-M125VKA-A running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 6,415$2,053$20,528
Mixed zone 3,203$1,025$10,250
Hot zone 3,610$1,155$11,552

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Daikin RZAC125C2Y1 / FCA125CVMA14 kW heating12.5 kW cooling1,965 kWh/yr2.5$629
Fujitsu AOTH54KBTA/ABTH54KRTA15.5 kW heating13 kW cooling2,393 kWh/yr2.5$766
Panasonic U-125PZ4R8 / S-1014PU3E12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,509 kWh/yr3$803
Panasonic U-125PZ4R5 / S-1014PU3E12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,509 kWh/yr3$803
Kaden KDI42 / KCI4213 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,607 kWh/yr4$834

Air conditioners similar to the Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-M125VKA-A

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Haier 1U125S2SP5FA / ABH125K5ERG13 kW heating12 kW cooling3,605 kWh/yr2$1,154
Samsung Electronics AC120HCADKG/SA / AC120HE6DKG/SA13 kW heating12 kW cooling2,990 kWh/yr2.5$957
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDC(A)125VNP-W / FDT125VH12.1 kW heating12.1 kW cooling3,181 kWh/yr2.5$1,018
LG UU125WR2 U30/UTN125MA NA013.5 kW heating12.1 kW cooling3,973 kWh/yr2$1,271
Samsung Electronics AC120HCADKG/SA / AC120HE4DKG/SA13 kW heating12.1 kW cooling3,007 kWh/yr2.5$962
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDC125VNP-W / FDT125VH12.1 kW heating12.1 kW cooling3,181 kWh/yr2.5$1,018

Other Mitsubishi Electric models of similar capacity

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-M125VKA2-A/PLA-M125EA-A14 kW heating12 kW cooling2,896 kWh/yr3$927
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-M125VKA2-A/PLA-M125EA-A Series14 kW heating12 kW cooling2,896 kWh/yr3$927

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Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-M125VKA-A specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Non-ducted
Indoor unit
Cassette
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C)
12.00 kW
Cooling power input
3.46 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C)
14.00 kW
Heating power input
3.85 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.50
COP, full load (tested)
3.69
Rated AEER
3.38
Rated ACOP
3.55
Standby power (PIA)
26.2 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
Thailand

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

Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-M125VKA-A 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––1,5721,813
Coldresidential2.51.57565,659
Mixedcommercial––1,975897
Mixedresidential2.52.01,1702,033
Hotcommercial––4,357215
Hotresidential3.03.03,286324
Part-load test points (16 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
3840 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
1200 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
1410 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
10400 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
7000 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
6000 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No

Other model numbers on registration AAC8797

Registered together and sharing the same test results. Usually variants of the same unit.

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC8797
GEMS registration id
168922
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
26 August 2030
Registered for sale in
Australia, New Zealand
Family
PUZ-M125VKA-A/PLA-M125EA-A Series
Regulatory standard
[SEER Non Multi-Split <=65kW] GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019
Test standard
AS/NZS 3823.1.1:2012
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: MitsubishiElectric.com.au. How the derived figures are calculated.