c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
2.5
Heating: 1.5
Annual electricity use
5,038 kWh
1,826 cooling + 3,212 heating
Estimated running cost
$1,612 / year
$134 / month Β· $16,122 over 10 years
Capacity
18 kW cooling
20 kW heating

15% more electricity than the median of 53 comparable 18 kW reverse cycle ducted split system registrations (4,376 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 23% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 17% (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.

Samsung Electronics running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 10,407$3,330$33,302
Mixed zone 5,038$1,612$16,122
Hot zone 5,826$1,864$18,643

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries FDCA200VSA-W/FDUA200VH22.4 kW heating20 kW cooling1,784 kWh/yr2$571
AirSmart IES-***15.8 kW heating17 kW cooling3,358 kWh/yr3.5$1,075
AirSmart IES-70015.8 kW heating17 kW cooling3,358 kWh/yr3.5$1,075
Actron Air LRC-170CS / LRE-170CS17.6 kW heating16.6 kW cooling3,556 kWh/yr3.5$1,138
Midea DUCMI170IHB/UCMI170OB17.5 kW heating17 kW cooling3,585 kWh/yr3.5$1,147

Air conditioners similar to the Samsung Electronics

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Panasonic U-180PZH3R8 / S-180PE4R20 kW heating18 kW cooling4,366 kWh/yr2.5$1,397
Daikin RZAS180DV1 / FDYA180AV120 kW heating18 kW cooling4,128 kWh/yr2.5$1,321
Tosot TFH65DEXL-S6DND7D/O / TFH65DEXL-S6DND7D/I19.5 kW heating18 kW cooling4,234 kWh/yr3$1,355
Gree GFH65DEXL-S6DND7D/O / GFH65DEXL-S6DND7D/I19.5 kW heating18 kW cooling4,234 kWh/yr3$1,355
Daikin RZAS180DY1 / FDYA180AV120 kW heating18 kW cooling4,153 kWh/yr2.5$1,329
TCL TCD180D1HWHS2-DVO/TCD180D1HWHS2-DVI20 kW heating18 kW cooling4,376 kWh/yr3$1,400
Braemar KCHB180D1B/KDHB180D1S19.5 kW heating18 kW cooling4,234 kWh/yr3$1,355
Panasonic U-180PZH3R5 / S-180PE4R20 kW heating18 kW cooling4,366 kWh/yr2.5$1,397

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Samsung Electronics specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Ducted
Indoor unit
–
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
18.00 kW
Cooling power input
5.29 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
20.00 kW
Heating power input
5.41 kW
EER, full load (tested)
3.29
COP, full load (tested)
3.78
Rated AEER
3.38
Rated ACOP
3.67
Standby power (PIA)
10.0 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R410A
Power supply
Three phase
Indoor sound power
–
Outdoor sound power
–
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.

Samsung Electronics 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––2,5572,701
Coldresidential2.51.01,1859,222
Mixedcommercial––3,2071,328
Mixedresidential2.51.51,8263,212
Hotcommercial––7,358235
Hotresidential2.53.05,447379
Part-load test points (20 values)
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated
870 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
4750 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
2300 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
2250 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
4500 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
13000 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
10000 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
1150 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
Yes
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
9000 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
No
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
6000 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC9100
GEMS registration id
170694
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
13 September 2030
Registered for sale in
Australia, Fiji, 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.