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Reverse cycle multi-split / vrf air conditioner

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA155KXZEN1-W Air Conditioner

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA155KXZEN1-W is a 15.2 kW reverse cycle multi-split / vrf air conditioner registered under Australia’s Energy Rating (GEMS) scheme (registration AAC8259).

c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2
Heating: 1.5
Annual electricity use
4,295 kWh
1,613 cooling + 2,682 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,374 / year
$115 / month · $13,744 over 10 years
Capacity
15.2 kW cooling
15.5 kW heating

14% more electricity than the median of 26 comparable 16 kW reverse cycle multi-split / vrf registrations (3,778 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 12% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 21% (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 FDCA155KXZEN1-W running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 8,273$2,647$26,474
Mixed zone 4,295$1,374$13,744
Hot zone 4,997$1,599$15,990

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Daikin RSUYA5AVM16 kW heating14 kW cooling2,817 kWh/yr3$901
Panasonic U-5LZ2E516 kW heating14 kW cooling2,845 kWh/yr3$910
Panasonic U-5LZ2E816 kW heating14 kW cooling2,845 kWh/yr3$910
Daikin RSUYA6AVM18 kW heating16 kW cooling3,182 kWh/yr3$1,018
Mitsubishi Electric PUMY-SP125VKMD3-A Series16 kW heating14 kW cooling3,361 kWh/yr2.5$1,076

Air conditioners similar to the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA155KXZEN1-W

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Braemar MCMX160D109B18 kW heating15.5 kW cooling4,394 kWh/yr2$1,406
Panasonic U-6LZ2E816.5 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,122 kWh/yr3$999
Smart Lifestyle Australia SLA-MV155-G1P21 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,683 kWh/yr3.5$1,179
Mitsubishi Electric PUMY-SM140VKM-A-BS16.5 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,677 kWh/yr2.5$1,177
Mitsubishi Electric PUMY-SM140VKM-A Series16.5 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,677 kWh/yr2.5$1,177
Panasonic U-6LZ2E516.5 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,122 kWh/yr3$999

Other Mitsubishi Heavy Industries models of similar capacity

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA155KXZES1-W15.5 kW heating15.2 kW cooling4,318 kWh/yr2$1,382
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDC155KXZES115.5 kW heating15.5 kW cooling3,954 kWh/yr2$1,265

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA155KXZEN1-W specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Multi-split / VRF
Air distribution
Ducted or non-ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C)
15.20 kW
Cooling power input
5.03 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C)
15.50 kW
Heating power input
4.22 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.29
COP, full load (tested)
4.34
Rated AEER
2.97
Rated ACOP
3.59
Standby power (PIA)
28.5 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
70.3 dB(A)
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 FDCA155KXZEN1-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––2,1572,330
Coldresidential2.01.01,0307,243
Mixedcommercial––2,7271,166
Mixedresidential2.01.51,6132,682
Hotcommercial––6,081269
Hotresidential2.52.04,590407
Part-load test points (20 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
3670 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
1650 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
1850 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
10800 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
7750 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
4597.42 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
1508.1000000000001 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
7600 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
16370.4 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
8185.2 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC8259
GEMS registration id
160946
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
22 May 2029
Registered for sale in
Australia
Family
–
Regulatory standard
[SEER Multi-Split <=65kW] GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019
Test standard
AS/NZS 3823.1.4:2012
MEPS
2019
Product class
Class 20

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.