c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2.5
Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use
3,449 kWh
1,364 cooling + 2,085 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,104 / year
$92 / month Β· $11,037 over 10 years
Capacity
14 kW cooling
16 kW heating

1% more electricity than the median of 59 comparable 14 kW reverse cycle split system registrations (3,413 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 42% 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.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDC140VSX-W running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 6,552$2,097$20,966
Mixed zone 3,449$1,104$11,037
Hot zone 4,281$1,370$13,699

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 14 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 Heavy Industries FDC140VSX-W

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Hitachi PAS-6.0UFASNQ1 / PCI-6.0UFA1NQ16 kW heating14 kW cooling3,290 kWh/yr3$1,053
Panasonic U-140PZ4R8 / S-1014PU3E14 kW heating14 kW cooling2,905 kWh/yr3$930
Daikin RZAV140F2Y1 / FCA140CVMA16.5 kW heating14 kW cooling2,969 kWh/yr3.5$950
Toshiba RAV-GM1601AT8P-A/RAV-GM1601UTP-A16 kW heating14 kW cooling3,400 kWh/yr3$1,088
Daikin RZAV140F2V1 / FCA140CVMA16.5 kW heating14 kW cooling2,969 kWh/yr3.5$950
Kaden KDI48 / KCI4814.5 kW heating14 kW cooling2,928 kWh/yr3.5$937
Mdv C-UV-140N8-QC3W / CSV-140N8-QC3W14.5 kW heating14 kW cooling2,928 kWh/yr3.5$937
Panasonic U-140PZ4R5 / S-1014PU3E14 kW heating14 kW cooling2,905 kWh/yr3$930

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDC140VSX-W specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Non-ducted
Indoor unit
Under ceiling
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
14.00 kW
Cooling power input
4.08 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
16.00 kW
Heating power input
4.41 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.50
COP, full load (tested)
3.90
Rated AEER
3.39
Rated ACOP
3.59
Standby power (PIA)
13.2 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Three phase
Indoor sound power
65 dB(A)
Outdoor sound power
69 dB(A)
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 Heavy Industries FDC140VSX-W 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––1,9071,777
Coldresidential2.52.08745,678
Mixedcommercial––2,399916
Mixedresidential2.52.51,3642,085
Hotcommercial––5,328198
Hotresidential3.03.03,973308
Part-load test points (16 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
6120 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
1520 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
1500 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
15500 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
8000 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
7000 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No

Other model numbers on registration AAC9805

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

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC9805
GEMS registration id
175131
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
29 January 2031
Registered for sale in
Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
Family
FDC(A)140VSX-W / FDE140VH
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: mhiaa.com.au. How the derived figures are calculated.