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Reverse cycle split system air conditioner, wall hung

TCL TAC-10CHSD/VEIH Air Conditioner

TCL TAC-10CHSD/VEIH is a 2.6 kW reverse cycle split system air conditioner registered under Australia’s Energy Rating (GEMS) scheme (registration AAC8585).

A newer registration of this model exists: AAC8789.

c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
5
Heating: 3
Annual electricity use
552 kWh
160 cooling + 392 heating
Estimated running cost
$177 / year
$15 / month · $1,766 over 10 years
Capacity
2.6 kW cooling
3.3 kW heating

2% more electricity than the median of 191 comparable 2.5 kW reverse cycle split system registrations (543 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 37% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 92% (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.

TCL TAC-10CHSD running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 1,108$355$3,546
Mixed zone 552$177$1,766
Hot zone 485$155$1,552

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Actron Air WRC-026DS / WRE-026DS2.7 kW heating2.6 kW cooling404 kWh/yr6.5$129
Midea MFEP26VB-W/MFEP26VB-N2.7 kW heating2.6 kW cooling404 kWh/yr6.5$129
Midea MFEP26VA-W/MFEP26VA-N2.7 kW heating2.6 kW cooling405 kWh/yr6.5$130
Actron Air WRC-026CS / WRE-026CS2.8 kW heating2.6 kW cooling410 kWh/yr6.5$131
Rinnai HONRJX25/HINRJX252.7 kW heating2.6 kW cooling416 kWh/yr7$133

Air conditioners similar to the TCL TAC-10CHSD

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Akai AK-TP26M2.9 kW heating2.6 kW cooling497 kWh/yr5$159
Rinnai HONRT25B / HINRT25B2.9 kW heating2.6 kW cooling465 kWh/yr7$149
TECO TWS-TSO26H3DVHA2.9 kW heating2.6 kW cooling497 kWh/yr5$159
Rinnai HONRJ25B / HINRJ25B2.9 kW heating2.6 kW cooling465 kWh/yr7$149
Hyundai HYSSSAC26T*3.3 kW heating2.6 kW cooling552 kWh/yr5$177
Aux ASW-H27A4/FAR3DI2.9 kW heating2.6 kW cooling497 kWh/yr5$159
Kogan KASHSAC26UC2.9 kW heating2.6 kW cooling497 kWh/yr5$159
Kogan KASHSAC26UB2.9 kW heating2.6 kW cooling497 kWh/yr5$159

Compare TAC-10CHSD/VEIH with another model

TCL TAC-10CHSD specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Non-ducted
Indoor unit
Wall hung
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C)
2.64 kW
Cooling power input
0.56 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C)
3.30 kW
Heating power input
0.74 kW
EER, full load (tested)
4.80
COP, full load (tested)
4.72
Rated AEER
4.60
Rated ACOP
4.35
Standby power (PIA)
4.0 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
53.9 dB(A)
Outdoor sound power
62.8 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.

TCL TAC-10CHSD 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––28330
Coldresidential5.02.51031,005
Mixedcommercial––140178
Mixedresidential5.03.0160392
Hotcommercial––36442
Hotresidential6.53.542164
Part-load test points (20 values)
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
1159 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
304 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
No
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
316 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
3650 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
1767 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
511.84000000000003 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
159 W
c__low_temp_have_min_cap_results
No
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
1351 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
Yes
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
2843.2799999999997 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
1320 W

1 model numbers on 1 other registration. Variants registered separately can carry different star ratings and energy figures; check the registration number on the label.

ModelRegistrationStarskWh / yr
TAC-10CHSD/VEIHAAC87894.5567

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number
AAC8585
GEMS registration id
166725
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
22 January 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 3823.1.1:2012
MEPS
2019
Product class
Class 8

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.