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Reverse cycle split system air conditioner

Samsung Electronics AC120TXAPKG\AC120TNHPKG Air Conditioner

Samsung Electronics AC120TXAPKG\AC120TNHPKG is a 12.5 kW reverse cycle ducted split system air conditioner registered under Australia’s Energy Rating (GEMS) scheme (registration AAC8748).

c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2.5
Heating: 2
Annual electricity use
3,292 kWh
1,180 cooling + 2,112 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,053 / year
$88 / month · $10,534 over 10 years
Capacity
12.5 kW cooling
15 kW heating

4% 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 30% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 32% (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.

Samsung Electronics AC120TXAPKG\AC120TNHPKG running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 6,782$2,170$21,702
Mixed zone 3,292$1,053$10,534
Hot zone 3,802$1,217$12,166

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 12.5 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
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

Air conditioners similar to the Samsung Electronics AC120TXAPKG\AC120TNHPKG

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Kaden KDI4213 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,587 kWh/yr3.5$828
Mdv C-UV-125N8-QC3W / CDV-125A6N8-QC3W13.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,685 kWh/yr3.5$859
TECO TDS-TSO125HVFM13.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,695 kWh/yr3.5$862
Kaden KDI42 / KDI4213 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,587 kWh/yr3.5$828
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
Panasonic U-125PZ4R5 / S-125PE4*12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,648 kWh/yr3$847
Panasonic U-125PZ4R5 / S-125PE4R12.5 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,648 kWh/yr3$847

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Samsung Electronics AC120TXAPKG\AC120TNHPKG specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C)
12.50 kW
Cooling power input
3.47 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C)
15.00 kW
Heating power input
3.85 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.71
COP, full load (tested)
3.95
Rated AEER
3.60
Rated ACOP
3.89
Standby power (PIA)
2.0 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
–
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755)
Yes (mode 1 on off, mode 2 50 percent, mode 3 75 percent)
Country of manufacture
China, South Korea

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

Samsung Electronics AC120TXAPKG\AC120TNHPKG 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––1,6951,851
Coldresidential3.01.57576,025
Mixedcommercial––2,128880
Mixedresidential2.52.01,1802,112
Hotcommercial––4,771171
Hotresidential3.03.03,526276
Part-load test points (20 values)
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated
680 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
4000 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
1450 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
1650 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
3300 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
11000 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
7500 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
850 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
Yes
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
6300 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
4300 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC8748
GEMS registration id
168388
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
4 June 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. How the derived figures are calculated.