c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2.5
Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use
1,762 kWh
684 cooling + 1,078 heating
Estimated running cost
$564 / year
$47 / month Β· $5,638 over 10 years
Capacity
7.1 kW cooling
8 kW heating

1% more electricity than the median of 78 comparable 7 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (1,746 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 44% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 55% (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.

Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M71VAD-A running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 3,398$1,087$10,874
Mixed zone 1,762$564$5,638
Hot zone 2,140$685$6,848

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Panasonic U-71PZ4R5 / S-6071PF3E6.8 kW heating6.8 kW cooling1,451 kWh/yr2.5$464
Aurora AU-BS24HR-2A-O / AU-LCF24-2A-I7.5 kW heating7.3 kW cooling1,463 kWh/yr3.5$468
Rinnai DONSR07B1/DINLR07B17.5 kW heating7.3 kW cooling1,463 kWh/yr3.5$468
Midea UCMI70OC/DUCMI70IC7.5 kW heating7.3 kW cooling1,464 kWh/yr4$468
Actron Air LRC-071DS / LRE-071DS7.5 kW heating7.3 kW cooling1,464 kWh/yr4$468

Air conditioners similar to the Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M71VAD-A

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Braemar KCHB070D1B/KDHB070D1S7.6 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,598 kWh/yr3$511
Panasonic U-71PZH3R5 / S-71PE4R8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,605 kWh/yr3$514
Panasonic U-71PZ4R5 / S-71PE4R7.1 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,588 kWh/yr2.5$508
Hyundai HYDCTAC71TA7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,523 kWh/yr3.5$487
Gree GFH24ACXF-S6DNE3D/O / GFH24ACXF-S6DNE3D/I7.6 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,598 kWh/yr3$511
TCL TCD71D1HWH-DVO/TCD71D1HWH-DVI7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,523 kWh/yr3.5$487
Hyundai HYDCTAC71TD7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,523 kWh/yr3.5$487
Gree GFH24ACXF-S6DNE3D/O / GFH24ACXF-S6DNE3D/I7.6 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,605 kWh/yr3$514

Compare SUZ-M71VAD-A/PEAD-M71JAAD with another model

Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M71VAD-A specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
7.10 kW
Cooling power input
1.98 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
8.00 kW
Heating power input
2.00 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.60
COP, full load (tested)
4.01
Rated AEER
3.53
Rated ACOP
3.94
Standby power (PIA)
9.0 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
Thailand

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

Mitsubishi Electric SUZ-M71VAD-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––957939
Coldresidential2.52.04412,957
Mixedcommercial––1,199484
Mixedresidential2.52.56841,078
Hotcommercial––2,645110
Hotresidential3.03.01,972168
Part-load test points (20 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
2440 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
760 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
800 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
6700 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
4000 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
1809.72 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
694.64 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3550 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
7646.7 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3823.35 W

Other model numbers on registration AAC6704

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

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC6704
GEMS registration id
146847
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
15 May 2027
Registered for sale in
Australia, New Zealand
Family
SUZ-M71VAD-A/PEAD-M71JAA Series
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 25 September 2026; last checked 26 September 2026. Manufacturer: MitsubishiElectric.com.au. How the derived figures are calculated.