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Reverse cycle split system air conditioner, under ceiling
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-ZM125VKA2-A/PCA-M125KA3 Air Conditioner
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-ZM125VKA2-A/PCA-M125KA3 is a 12.5 kW reverse cycle split system air conditioner registered under Australiaβs Energy Rating (GEMS) scheme (registration AAC6670).
- Energy rating (cooling)
- 2
- Heating: 2
- Annual electricity use
- 3,320 kWh
- 1,260 cooling + 2,060 heating
- Estimated running cost
- $1,062 / year
- $89 / month Β· $10,624 over 10 years
- Capacity
- 12.5 kW cooling
- 14 kW heating
11% 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 15% of them.
Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 31% (this compares very different sizes, so the cohort figure above is the useful one).
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.
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-ZM125VKA2-A running cost by climate zone
| Climate zone | kWh / year | Per year | 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold zone | 6,421 | $2,055 | $20,547 |
| Mixed zone | 3,320 | $1,062 | $10,624 |
| Hot zone | 3,863 | $1,236 | $12,362 |
At 32c/kWh. Formula: cost = annual kWh Γ price. The kWh figure is the labelβs 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.
| Model | Stars | Est. cost / yr | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daikin RZAC125C2Y1 / FCA125CVMA14 kW heating12.5 kW cooling1,965 kWh/yr | 2.5 | $629 | |
| Fujitsu AOTH54KBTA/ABTH54KRTA15.5 kW heating13 kW cooling2,393 kWh/yr | 2.5 | $766 | |
| Panasonic U-125PZ4R8 / S-1014PU3E12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,509 kWh/yr | 3 | $803 | |
| Panasonic U-125PZ4R5 / S-1014PU3E12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,509 kWh/yr | 3 | $803 | |
| Kaden KDI42 / KCI4213 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,607 kWh/yr | 4 | $834 |
Air conditioners similar to the Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-ZM125VKA2-A
Technically comparable registrations: same configuration and type, capacity within 12%.
| Model | Stars | Est. cost / yr | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA125VSX-W / FDE125VH14 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,976 kWh/yr | 2.5 | $952 | |
| Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDC125VSX-W / FDE125VH14 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,976 kWh/yr | 2.5 | $952 | |
| Daikin RZAC125C2Y1 / FCA125CVMA14 kW heating12.5 kW cooling1,965 kWh/yr | 2.5 | $629 | |
| Kaden KDI42 / KCI4213 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,607 kWh/yr | 4 | $834 | |
| Panasonic U-125PZ4R8 / S-1014PU3E12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,509 kWh/yr | 3 | $803 | |
| Mdv C-UV-125N8-QC3W / CSV-125N8-QC3W13 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,607 kWh/yr | 4 | $834 | |
| Daikin RZAV125F2Y1 / FCA125CVMA15 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,623 kWh/yr | 3.5 | $839 | |
| Panasonic U-125PZ4R5 / S-1014PU3E12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,509 kWh/yr | 3 | $803 |
Compare PUZ-ZM125VKA2-A/PCA-M125KA3 with another model
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-ZM125VKA2-A specifications
- Type
- Reverse cycle
- Configuration
- Split system
- Air distribution
- Non-ducted
- Indoor unit
- Under ceiling
- Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
- 12.50 kW
- Cooling power input
- 3.77 kW
- Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
- 14.00 kW
- Heating power input
- 4.22 kW
- EER, full load (tested)
- 3.34
- COP, full load (tested)
- 3.32
- Rated AEER
- 3.23
- Rated ACOP
- 3.24
- Standby power (PIA)
- 29.6 W
- Compressor
- Variable speed, Inverter
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single phase
- Indoor sound power
- β
- Outdoor sound power
- β
- 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-ZM125VKA2-A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldcommercial | commercial | β | β | 1,678 | 1,766 |
| Coldresidential | residential | 2.0 | 1.5 | 813 | 5,608 |
| Mixedcommercial | commercial | β | β | 2,110 | 918 |
| Mixedresidential | residential | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1,260 | 2,060 |
| Hotcommercial | commercial | β | β | 4,662 | 225 |
| Hotresidential | residential | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3,525 | 338 |
Part-load test points (16 values)
- h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
- 5580 W
- c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
- 1270 W
- c__t1_have_min_cap_results
- No
- h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
- 1440 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
- 12600 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
- 6250 W
- c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
- No
Other model numbers on registration AAC6670
Registered together and sharing the same test results. Usually variants of the same unit.
Australian GEMS registration details
- Registration number
- AAC6670
- GEMS registration id
- 146609
- Status
- approved, available (self-reported)
- Registration expires
- 11 May 2027
- Registered for sale in
- Australia, New Zealand
- Family
- PUZ-ZM125VKA-A/PCA-M125KA 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.