Name: Panasonic CU-RZ71DKR / CS-RZ71DKRW
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: AAC10230

Climate zone

Electricity pricec/kWh

Energy rating (cooling): 3.5; Heating: 2.5
Annual electricity use: 1,560 kWh; 578 cooling + 982 heating
Estimated running cost: $499 / year; $42 / month · $4,992 over 10 years
Capacity: 7.1 kW cooling; 8 kW heating

2% 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 64% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 62% (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.

Panasonic CU-RZ71DKR running cost by climate zone

Climate zone	kWh / year	Per month	Per year	5 years	10 years
Cold zone (Canberra, Hobart, Ballarat, alpine areas)	3,095	$83	$990	$4,952	$9,904
Mixed zone (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth)	1,560	$42	$499	$2,496	$4,992
Hot zone (Brisbane, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville)	1,850	$49	$592	$2,960	$5,920

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Solar Acdc DGWA5-ACDCBLW-24KR27 kW heating6.5 kW cooling1,281 kWh/yr	6.5 kW	7 kW	4.5	1,281	$410	100% of similar
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRC63ZRA-W / SRK63ZRA-WF17.1 kW heating6.3 kW cooling1,308 kWh/yr	6.3 kW	7.1 kW	3.5	1,308	$419	68% of similar
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRK63/DXK21ZRA-WF17.1 kW heating6.3 kW cooling1,308 kWh/yr	6.3 kW	7.1 kW	3.5	1,308	$419	68% of similar
Pioneer International HPR-24A27 kW heating6.7 kW cooling1,373 kWh/yr	6.7 kW	7 kW	4.5	1,373	$439	99% of similar
Panasonic U-71PZ4R5 / S-6071PT3E6.8 kW heating6.8 kW cooling1,399 kWh/yr	6.8 kW	6.8 kW	3	1,399	$448	99% of similar

Air conditioners similar to the Panasonic CU-RZ71DKR

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Gree GWH24ATEXF-K6DNA1E/O / GWH24AWEXF-K6DNA1E/I7.8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,471 kWh/yr	7.1 kW	7.8 kW	4.5	1,471	$471	90% of similar
Kogan KASSSAC71HF7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,433 kWh/yr	7.1 kW	7.5 kW	4	1,433	$459	97% of similar
Kogan KASSSAC71HB7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,433 kWh/yr	7.1 kW	7.5 kW	4	1,433	$459	97% of similar
Haier 1U71TPHRA / AS71TPHRA7.5 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,458 kWh/yr	7.1 kW	7.5 kW	3.5	1,458	$467	95% of similar
Daikin RXM71AVMA / FTXM71AVMA8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,461 kWh/yr	7.1 kW	8 kW	3.5	1,461	$468	94% of similar
Kinghome KWH71ATBXB-K6DNA27.8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,471 kWh/yr	7.1 kW	7.8 kW	4.5	1,471	$471	90% of similar
Gree GWH24AVEXH-K6DNA1C/O / GWH24AVEXH-K6DNA1C/I7.8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,468 kWh/yr	7.1 kW	7.8 kW	4	1,468	$470	93% of similar
Braemar ACHV70D1S/ASHV70D1S7.8 kW heating7.1 kW cooling1,471 kWh/yr	7.1 kW	7.8 kW	4.5	1,471	$471	90% of similar

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Panasonic CU-RZ71DKR specifications

Type: Reverse cycle
Configuration: Split system
Air distribution: Non-ducted
Indoor unit: Wall hung
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C): 7.10 kW
Cooling power input: 2.06 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C): 8.00 kW
Heating power input: 2.09 kW
EER, full load (tested): 3.32
COP, full load (tested): 3.89
Rated AEER: 3.43
Rated ACOP: 3.81
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-RZ71DKR zoned energy rating figures

As published for each climate zone. Residential figures drive the star ratings; commercial figures assume a commercial usage pattern.

Zone	Profile	Cooling stars	Heating stars	Cooling kWh	Heating kWh	TCSPF	HSPF
Coldcommercial	commercial	–	–	680	846	7.58	4.20
Coldresidential	residential	3.5	2.0	360	2,735	5.45	3.83
Mixedcommercial	commercial	–	–	914	427	6.65	4.75
Mixedresidential	residential	3.5	2.5	578	982	5.13	4.45
Hotcommercial	commercial	–	–	2,204	86	6.03	5.16
Hotresidential	residential	3.5	3.5	1,713	137	5.41	5.15

Part-load test points (21 values)

c__t1_min_cap_power_rated: 370 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated: 2700 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated: 690 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results: Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated: 710 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: 7300 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated: 4000 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load: Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated: 305 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 1800 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated: 580 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: 2050 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 3800 W

Other model numbers on registration AAC10230

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

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number: AAC10230
GEMS registration id: 178892
Status: approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires: 8 June 2031
Registered for sale in: Australia, New Zealand
Family: CU-*Z71DKR / CS-*Z71DKRW
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.