c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
4
Heating: 3
Annual electricity use
1,466 kWh
537 cooling + 929 heating
Estimated running cost
$469 / year
$39 / month Β· $4,691 over 10 years
Capacity
7.1 kW cooling
8 kW heating

8% less electricity than the median of 211 comparable 7 kW reverse cycle split system registrations (1,600 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 94% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 65% (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.

Panasonic CU-HZ71DKR running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 2,844$910$9,101
Mixed zone 1,466$469$4,691
Hot zone 1,703$545$5,450

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
Solar Acdc DGWA5-ACDCBLW-24KR27 kW heating6.5 kW cooling1,281 kWh/yr4.5$410
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries DXC21ZRA-W / DXK21ZRA-WF17.1 kW heating6.3 kW cooling1,308 kWh/yr3.5$419
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRC63ZRA-W / SRK63ZRA-WF17.1 kW heating6.3 kW cooling1,308 kWh/yr3.5$419
Pioneer International HPR-24A27 kW heating6.7 kW cooling1,373 kWh/yr4.5$439
Panasonic U-71PZ4R5 / S-6071PT3E6.8 kW heating6.8 kW cooling1,399 kWh/yr3$448

Air conditioners similar to the Panasonic CU-HZ71DKR

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Kogan KASSSAC71HF7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,433 kWh/yr4$459
Braemar ACHV70D1S/ASHV70D1S7.8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,471 kWh/yr4.5$471
Gree GWH24AVEXH-K6DNA1C/O / GWH24AVEXH-K6DNA1C/I7.8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,468 kWh/yr4$470
Gree GWH24ATEXF-K6DNA1E/O / GWH24AWEXF-K6DNA1E/I7.8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,471 kWh/yr4.5$471
Haier 1U71TPHRA / AS71TPHRA7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,458 kWh/yr3.5$467
Daikin RXM71AVMA / FTXM71AVMA8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,461 kWh/yr3.5$468
Kogan KASSSAC71HA7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,433 kWh/yr4$459
Kinghome KWH71ATBXB-K6DNA27.8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,471 kWh/yr4.5$471

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Panasonic CU-HZ71DKR specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Non-ducted
Indoor unit
Wall hung
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
7.10 kW
Cooling power input
1.93 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
8.00 kW
Heating power input
1.88 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.86
COP, full load (tested)
4.25
Rated AEER
3.66
Rated ACOP
4.24
Standby power (PIA)
2.5 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
65 dB(A)
Outdoor sound power
68 dB(A)
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755)
Yes
Country of manufacture
Malaysia

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

Panasonic CU-HZ71DKR 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––635801
Coldresidential4.02.53332,511
Mixedcommercial––856418
Mixedresidential4.03.0537929
Hotcommercial––1,99486
Hotresidential4.03.51,569134
Part-load test points (23 values)
c__t1_min_cap_power_rated
460 W
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated
430 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
2500 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
660 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
690 W
h__h1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
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__h1_min_cap_heat_cap_rated
2200 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
7700 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
4000 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
395 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
2300 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
520 W
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3550 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
2800 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3800 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC10228
GEMS registration id
179428
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
4 June 2031
Registered for sale in
Australia, New Zealand
Family
–
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 9

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: papamy.panasonic.com.my. How the derived figures are calculated.