c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
3.5
Heating: 3
Annual electricity use
3,141 kWh
1,065 cooling + 2,076 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,005 / year
$84 / month Β· $10,051 over 10 years
Capacity
14 kW cooling
17 kW heating

11% less electricity than the median of 117 comparable 14 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (3,549 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 83% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 34% (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.

Rinnai DONSR15B1TA running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 6,355$2,034$20,336
Mixed zone 3,141$1,005$10,051
Hot zone 3,333$1,067$10,666

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
Brivis AONSR15B1/AINHU15B115.7 kW heating13.6 kW cooling2,497 kWh/yr5$799
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
Kaden KDI4213 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,587 kWh/yr3.5$828

Air conditioners similar to the Rinnai DONSR15B1TA

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Actron Air URC-140CS / LRE-140CS14.3 kW heating14 kW cooling2,885 kWh/yr3.5$923
Pioneer International VPC-48A1/CPE-48A114 kW heating14 kW cooling2,988 kWh/yr3.5$956
Mdv C-UV-140N8-QC3W / CDV-140HFN8-QC3W14.5 kW heating14 kW cooling2,951 kWh/yr3.5$944
Actron Air URC-140DS / LRE-140DS15.5 kW heating14 kW cooling2,996 kWh/yr3.5$959
Pioneer International VPC-48A1/VPE-48A114 kW heating14 kW cooling2,988 kWh/yr3.5$956
Midea UCMI140OB/DUCMI140IHB14.5 kW heating14 kW cooling2,943 kWh/yr3.5$942
Kaden KDI-14.015.5 kW heating14 kW cooling2,996 kWh/yr3.5$959
Kaden KDI48 / KDI4814 kW heating14 kW cooling2,861 kWh/yr3.5$916

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Rinnai DONSR15B1TA specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
14.00 kW
Cooling power input
3.90 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
17.00 kW
Heating power input
4.18 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.55
COP, full load (tested)
4.00
Rated AEER
3.56
Rated ACOP
4.04
Standby power (PIA)
9.3 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
69.8 dB(A)
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755)
Yes
Country of manufacture
China

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

Rinnai DONSR15B1TA 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––8501,766
Coldresidential4.02.06725,683
Mixedcommercial––1,364905
Mixedresidential3.53.01,0652,076
Hotcommercial––3,457191
Hotresidential4.53.53,034299
Part-load test points (18 values)
c__t1_min_cap_power_rated
1080 W
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated
705 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
5105 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
1880 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
1510 W
h__h1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
h__h1_min_cap_heat_cap_rated
3620 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
15300 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
8140 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
705 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
4200 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
1188 W
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
7000 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
5090 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
7820 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC9080
GEMS registration id
170991
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
9 July 2030
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 3823.1.2:2012
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: rinnai.com.au. How the derived figures are calculated.