c/kWh
Energy rating (cooling)
5.5
Heating: 3
Annual electricity use
1,245 kWh
140 cooling + 1,105 heating
Estimated running cost
$411 / year
$34 / month Β· $4,109 over 10 years
Capacity
3.5 kW cooling
3.8 kW heating

11% less electricity than the median of 187 comparable 3.5 kW reverse cycle split system registrations (1,395 kWh a year) in the cold zone. Uses less than 93% of them.

Across all 3,611 air conditioner registrations sold in Australia, it uses less than 85% (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 cold zone (Canberra climate: Canberra, Hobart, Ballarat, alpine areas). All of New Zealand is the cold zone on the Zoned Energy Rating Label. Cost = kWh Γ— 33c/kWh in NZD; change the price above to your tariff.

Midea MFAG36VA-W running cost by climate zone

Climate zonekWh / yearPer year10 years
Cold zone 1,245$411$4,109
Mixed zone 618$204$2,039
Hot zone 712$235$2,350

At 33c/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.

Heat pumps that use less electricity

Same configuration and type, cooling capacity within 12% of 3.5 kW, at least 3% lower annual kWh in the cold zone.

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Midea MFCA35VA-W/MFCA35VA-N3.6 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,144 kWh/yr5.5$378
Daikin RXM35AVMA / FTXM35AVMA3.7 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,146 kWh/yr5.5$378
Midea MFEP35VA-W/MFEP35VA-N3.6 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,183 kWh/yr6$390
Daikin RXV35AVMA / FTXV35AVMA3.7 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,207 kWh/yr5$398

Heat pumps similar to the Midea MFAG36VA-W

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

ModelStarsEst. cost / yrCompare
Aux ASW-H36A4/CAR3DI3.8 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,303 kWh/yr5.5$430
Kaden KSI124 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,456 kWh/yr5$480
Kogan KASSSAC35T*3.6 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,290 kWh/yr4.5$426
TCL TAC-13CHSD/XA72IG3.6 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,290 kWh/yr4.5$426
Kogan KASSSAC35TC3.6 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,290 kWh/yr4.5$426
Hyundai HYSSSAC35TC3.6 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,287 kWh/yr4.5$425
TCL TAC-13CHSD/VEIH3.6 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,287 kWh/yr4.5$425
Hyundai HYSSSAC35TD3.6 kW heating3.5 kW cooling1,287 kWh/yr4.5$425

Compare MFAG36VA-W/MFAG36VA-N with another model

Midea MFAG36VA-W specifications

Type
Reverse cycle
Configuration
Split system
Air distribution
Non-ducted
Indoor unit
Wall hung
Rated cooling capacity (35 Β°C)
3.55 kW
Cooling power input
0.80 kW
Rated heating capacity (7 Β°C)
3.80 kW
Heating power input
0.83 kW
EER, full load (tested)
4.39
COP, full load (tested)
4.46
Rated AEER
4.42
Rated ACOP
4.56
Standby power (PIA)
1.0 W
Compressor
Variable speed, Inverter
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single phase
Indoor sound power
56.4 dB(A)
Outdoor sound power
58.5 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.

Midea MFAG36VA-W 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––162334
Coldresidential5.53.01401,105
Mixedcommercial––280167
Mixedresidential5.03.5220398
Hotcommercial––78434
Hotresidential5.54.565854
Part-load test points (25 values)
c__t1_min_cap_power_rated
182 W
h__h1_min_cap_power_rated
160 W
h__h2_ext_cap_power_rated
1090 W
c__t1_half_cap_power_rated
315 W
c__t1_have_min_cap_results
Yes
h__h1_half_cap_power_rated
310 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
1070 W
h__h2_ext_cap_heat_cap_rated
3570 W
h__h1_half_cap_heat_cap_rated
1870 W
h__h2_is_capable_extended_load
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_power_rated
112 W
c__t1_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
1000 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_power_rated
731.2 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_power_rated
250 W
c__t1_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
1700 W
c__low_temp_have_half_cap_results
Yes
c__low_temp_min_cap_cooling_cap_rated
1025 W
c__low_temp_full_cap_cooling_cap_rated
3823.35 W
c__low_temp_half_cap_cooling_cap_rated
1900 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
MFAG36VA-W/MFAG36VA-NAAC800751,248

New Zealand E3 registration details

Registration number
AAC7966
GEMS registration id
158438
Status
approved, available (self-reported)
Registration expires
13 December 2028
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: E3 programme registration data (EECA, New Zealand) (trans-Tasman E3 registration data published by DCCEEW on data.gov.au, CC BY 3.0 AU). Dataset published 19 September 2026; last checked 20 September 2026. How the derived figures are calculated.