Climate zone

Electricity pricec/kWh

Energy rating (cooling): 3.5; Heating: 3
Annual electricity use: 2,700 kWh; 1,033 cooling + 1,667 heating
Estimated running cost: $864 / year; $72 / month · $8,640 over 10 years
Capacity: 13.6 kW cooling; 14.4 kW heating

About the same electricity as the median of 5 comparable 14 kW reverse cycle fixed registrations (2,700 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 40% of them.

Across all 3,681 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 40% (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.

Spt AM140C-5 running cost by climate zone

Climate zone	kWh / year	Per month	Per year	5 years	10 years
Cold zone (Canberra, Hobart, Ballarat, alpine areas)	5,016	$134	$1,605	$8,026	$16,051
Mixed zone (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth)	2,700	$72	$864	$4,320	$8,640
Hot zone (Brisbane, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville)	3,213	$86	$1,028	$5,141	$10,282

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Fujitsu AOTH45KBTA513.2 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,423 kWh/yr	12.5 kW	13.2 kW	3.5	2,423	$775	88% of similar
TECO TSOM123HVAG512.6 kW heating12.3 kW cooling2,448 kWh/yr	12.3 kW	12.6 kW	3.5	2,448	$783	82% of similar
Bonaire H5M125S1AE12.2 kW heating12.2 kW cooling2,512 kWh/yr	12.2 kW	12.2 kW	3.5	2,512	$804	77% of similar
Mitsubishi Electric MXZ-6F120VGD13.2 kW heating12 kW cooling2,618 kWh/yr	12 kW	13.2 kW	3.5	2,618	$838	65% of similar

Air conditioners similar to the Spt AM140C-5

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	Stars	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Actron Air MRC-135DS-514 kW heating13.5 kW cooling2,870 kWh/yr	13.5 kW	14 kW	3	2,870	$918	20% of similar
Kaden KM4814 kW heating13.5 kW cooling2,659 kWh/yr	13.5 kW	14 kW	3.5	2,659	$851	60% of similar
Carrier 38QUM135D8S513.5 kW heating13.5 kW cooling2,896 kWh/yr	13.5 kW	13.5 kW	3	2,896	$927	0% of similar
Kaden KM13.014 kW heating13 kW cooling2,896 kWh/yr	13 kW	14 kW	3	2,896	$927	18% of similar
Midea MULMI0513B14 kW heating13.5 kW cooling2,659 kWh/yr	13.5 kW	14 kW	3.5	2,659	$851	60% of similar
Hisense AMW5-125U4RTAG14.2 kW heating12.6 kW cooling3,057 kWh/yr	12.6 kW	14.2 kW	2.5	3,057	$978	12% of similar
Emerald ACR126U14.5 kW heating12.6 kW cooling3,082 kWh/yr	12.6 kW	14.5 kW	2.5	3,082	$986	6% of similar
Fujitsu AOTH45KBTA513.2 kW heating12.5 kW cooling2,423 kWh/yr	12.5 kW	13.2 kW	3.5	2,423	$775	88% of similar

Compare AM140C-5 with another model

Spt AM140C-5 specifications

Type: Reverse cycle
Configuration: Fixed
Air distribution: Non-ducted
Indoor unit: –
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C): 13.60 kW
Cooling power input: 3.70 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C): 14.40 kW
Heating power input: 3.10 kW
EER, full load (tested): 3.47
COP, full load (tested): 4.28
Rated AEER: 3.62
Rated ACOP: 4.55
Standby power (PIA): 18.2 W
Compressor: Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant: R32
Power supply: Single phase
Indoor sound power: –
Outdoor sound power: 69.4 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.

Spt AM140C-5 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	–	–	1,084	1,386	8.87	4.71
Coldresidential	residential	4.0	2.5	650	4,366	5.53	4.35
Mixedcommercial	commercial	–	–	1,506	733	7.59	5.18
Mixedresidential	residential	3.5	3.0	1,033	1,667	5.31	4.83
Hotcommercial	commercial	–	–	3,697	174	6.84	5.53
Hotresidential	residential	4.0	3.5	2,947	266	5.96	5.47

Part-load test points (25 values)

c__t1_min_cap_power_rated: 800 W
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated: 660 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated: 4900 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated: 1300 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results: Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated: 1270 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: 3800 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated: 15000 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated: 6800 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load: Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated: 590 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 5100 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated: 3381.8 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated: 1020 W
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 7480 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results: Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 5000 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 14647.199999999999 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated: 7600 W

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number: AAC8196
GEMS registration id: 161114
Status: approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires: 30 April 2029
Registered for sale in: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
Family: –
Regulatory standard: [SEER Multi-Split <=65kW] GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019
Test standard: AS/NZS 3823.1.4:2012
MEPS: 2019
Product class: Class 20

Source: Australian Government Energy Rating (GEMS) registration data, DCCEEW via data.gov.au (CC BY 3.0 AU). Dataset published 19 September 2026; last checked 20 September 2026. How the derived figures are calculated.