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Reverse cycle split system air conditioner

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA125VNP-W / FDU125VH Air Conditioner

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA125VNP-W / FDU125VH is a 12.1 kW reverse cycle ducted split system air conditioner registered under Australia’s Energy Rating (GEMS) scheme (registration AAC6553).

c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2
Heating: 1.5
Annual electricity use
3,466 kWh
1,304 cooling + 2,162 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,109 / year
$92 / month · $11,091 over 10 years
Capacity
12.1 kW cooling
12.1 kW heating

9% more electricity than the median of 140 comparable 12.5 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (3,178 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 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 × 32c/kWh in AUD; change the price above to your tariff.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA125VNP-W running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 6,799$2,176$21,757
Mixed zone 3,466$1,109$11,091
Hot zone 4,126$1,320$13,203

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Panasonic U-125PZ3R8 / S-1014PF3E12.1 kW heating12.1 kW cooling1,681 kWh/yr1.5$538
Brivis AONSR13B1/AINHU13B113.8 kW heating12 kW cooling2,209 kWh/yr4$707
Midea DUCMI125IHB/UCMI125OB13 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,556 kWh/yr3.5$818
Rinnai DONSR13B1/DINLR13B113 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,559 kWh/yr3.5$819
Carrier 38QSH125D8S-1/42QSH125D8S-112.8 kW heating12.4 kW cooling2,581 kWh/yr3.5$826

Air conditioners similar to the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA125VNP-W

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Panasonic U-125PZ4R5 / S-1014PF3E12.1 kW heating12.1 kW cooling2,692 kWh/yr2.5$861
Panasonic U-125PZ3R8 / S-1014PF3E12.1 kW heating12.1 kW cooling1,681 kWh/yr1.5$538
Samsung Electronics AC120HCADNG/SA / AC120HEHPKG/SA13 kW heating12.1 kW cooling3,337 kWh/yr2$1,068
Samsung Electronics AC120HCADKG/SA / AC120HEHPKG/SA13 kW heating12.1 kW cooling3,337 kWh/yr2$1,068
Braemar KCHV160D1B/KGHV200A1S20 kW heating12.2 kW cooling3,671 kWh/yr2.5$1,175
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-M125VKA2-A/PEA-M125HAA214 kW heating12 kW cooling3,282 kWh/yr2$1,050
Brivis AONSR13B1/AINHU13B113.8 kW heating12 kW cooling2,209 kWh/yr4$707
Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-M125VKA2-A/PEA-M125HAA14 kW heating12 kW cooling3,282 kWh/yr2$1,050

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA125VNP-W specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C)
12.10 kW
Cooling power input
3.85 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C)
12.10 kW
Heating power input
3.28 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.00
COP, full load (tested)
3.46
Rated AEER
3.12
Rated ACOP
3.66
Standby power (PIA)
8.0 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
–
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755)
No
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 FDCA125VNP-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––1,8531,881
Coldresidential2.01.08355,964
Mixedcommercial––2,328973
Mixedresidential2.01.51,3042,162
Hotcommercial––5,164187
Hotresidential2.52.03,834292
Part-load test points (20 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
2850 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
1500 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
7900 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
6050 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
3518.9 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
1371 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
6050 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
13031.699999999999 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
6515.849999999999 W

Other model numbers on registration AAC6553

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

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC6553
GEMS registration id
144985
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
9 March 2027
Registered for sale in
Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
Family
FDC(A)125VNP-W / FDU125VH
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 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.