Name: TCL TAC-12CHPB/MW
Brand: TCL
SKU: AAC6792

Climate zone

Electricity pricec/kWh

Energy rating (cooling): 0; Heating: 0
Annual electricity use: 2,589 kWh; 1,130 cooling + 1,459 heating
Estimated running cost: $828 / year; $69 / month · $8,285 over 10 years
Capacity: 3.5 kW cooling; 3.2 kW heating

2% more electricity than the median of 22 comparable 3.5 kW reverse cycle portable registrations (2,538 kWh a year) in the mixed zone. Uses less than 32% of them.

Across all 3,680 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 41% (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-12CHPB running cost by climate zone

Climate zone	kWh / year	Per month	Per year	5 years	10 years
Cold zone (Canberra, Hobart, Ballarat, alpine areas)	3,739	$100	$1,196	$5,982	$11,965
Mixed zone (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth)	2,589	$69	$828	$4,142	$8,285
Hot zone (Brisbane, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville)	3,335	$89	$1,067	$5,336	$10,672

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
TCL TAC-12CHPB/NXBp2.9 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,865 kWh/yr	3.5 kW	2.9 kW	1,865	$597	96% of similar
TCL TAC-12CHPB/NWBp2.9 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,865 kWh/yr	3.5 kW	2.9 kW	1,865	$597	96% of similar
Arlec PA1123BKHA2.6 kW heating3.3 kW cooling2,324 kWh/yr	3.3 kW	2.6 kW	2,324	$744	91% of similar
Carrier 51QPD12N7S-12.9 kW heating3.3 kW cooling2,353 kWh/yr	3.3 kW	2.9 kW	2,353	$753	82% of similar
Midea MPPD33H2.8 kW heating3.4 kW cooling2,353 kWh/yr	3.4 kW	2.8 kW	2,353	$753	82% of similar

Air conditioners similar to the TCL TAC-12CHPB

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

Model	Cooling	Heating	kWh / yr	Est. cost / yr	Uses less than
Rinnai RPC35PDRWF3 kW heating3.5 kW cooling2,458 kWh/yr	3.5 kW	3 kW	2,458	$787	64% of similar
Olimpia Splendid 024042.9 kW heating3.5 kW cooling2,401 kWh/yr	3.5 kW	2.9 kW	2,401	$768	73% of similar
Bonaire PRC60001352.8 kW heating3.5 kW cooling2,538 kWh/yr	3.5 kW	2.8 kW	2,538	$812	46% of similar
Alfordson A-PAC-12-H2.8 kW heating3.5 kW cooling2,576 kWh/yr	3.5 kW	2.8 kW	2,576	$824	41% of similar
Alfordson A-PAC-12-STR-H2.8 kW heating3.5 kW cooling2,576 kWh/yr	3.5 kW	2.8 kW	2,576	$824	41% of similar
Polo PC35RWF3 kW heating3.5 kW cooling2,483 kWh/yr	3.5 kW	3 kW	2,483	$795	55% of similar
Goldair GPPAC3002.8 kW heating3.5 kW cooling2,538 kWh/yr	3.5 kW	2.8 kW	2,538	$812	46% of similar
Goldair PAC11202.8 kW heating3.5 kW cooling2,538 kWh/yr	3.5 kW	2.8 kW	2,538	$812	46% of similar

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TCL TAC-12CHPB specifications

Type: Reverse cycle
Configuration: Portable
Air distribution: Non-ducted
Indoor unit: –
Rated cooling capacity (35 °C): 3.50 kW
Cooling power input: 1.34 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 °C): 3.20 kW
Heating power input: 1.13 kW
EER, full load (tested): 2.70
COP, full load (tested): 2.93
Rated AEER: 2.60
Rated ACOP: 2.83
Standby power (PIA): –
Compressor: Fixed speed
Refrigerant: R290
Power supply: Single phase
Indoor sound power: 63.7 dB(A)
Outdoor sound power: –
Demand response (AS/NZS 4755): –
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-12CHPB 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 kWh	Heating kWh	TCSPF	HSPF
Coldresidential	residential	733	3,006	–	–
Mixedresidential	residential	1,130	1,459	–	–
Hotresidential	residential	3,022	313	–	–

Other model numbers on registration AAC6792

Registered together and sharing the same test results. Usually variants of the same unit.

Australian GEMS registration details

Registration number: AAC6792
GEMS registration id: 144927
Status: approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires: 30 June 2027
Registered for sale in: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
Family: TAC-12CHPB/M*
Regulatory standard: [Unitary Single-Duct] GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019
Test standard: AS/NZS 3823.1.5:2015
MEPS: 2019
Product class: Class 4

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.