Daikin 7.1 kW split systems
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models on the register
Short answer
23 Daikin 7.1 kW split systems are registered for sale in Australia in 2026, all rated at 7.1 kW. Supplied and installed, most land between $2,600 to $3,900; up to three licensed local installers will quote your actual job.
Prices are estimates, not quotes (how we estimate them). Rebate rules checked September 2026.
Compare 3 quotes for my houseA Daikin 7.1 kW split is the living-room unit. It cools a standard insulated open-plan space of up to about 59 m², or about 50 m² with big west-facing glass.
The register lists 23 Daikin wall splits at 7.1 kW: 18 reverse cycle and 5 cooling only. Every reverse cycle one puts out 8 kW of heat. The differences are in star ratings and, for a couple of models, noise. The table below sorts them out.
At a glance
- Models23
- Installed, estimate$2,600–$3,900
- Quietest indoorsDaikin FTXC71AV1A61 dB(A), 7.1 kW
- Most efficient (average zone)Daikin FTXM71AVMA3.5 cooling stars, 7.1 kW
- Reverse cycle78%heat and cool
- R32 refrigerant100%the current low-GWP standard
7.1 kW
23 models · installed $2,600–$3,900
| Model (outdoor / indoor) | Type | Cool kW | Heat kW | Cool stars | Heat stars | Indoor dB | Installed, estimate | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRXF71T2VMA / DTXF71T2VMA +1 variant with the same ratings | Wall split | 7.1 | 8 | 2.5★ | 2★ | 65 | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
| RKF71T2VMA / FTKF71T2VMA +1 variant with the same ratings | Wall split, cooling only | 7.1 | – | 3★ | – | 65 | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
| RKM71Q2VMA / FTKM71Q2VMA +1 variant with the same ratings | Wall split, cooling only | 7.1 | – | 3★ | – | 65 | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
| RKM71WVMA / FTKM71WVMA | Wall split, cooling only | 7.1 | – | 3★ | – | 65 | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
| RXC71A2V1A / FTXC71AV1A +2 variants with the same ratings | Wall split | 7.1 | 8 | 2★ | 2★ | 61 | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
| RXF71AVMA / FTXF71AVMA | Wall split | 7.1 | 8 | 3★ | 2.5★ | 65 | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
| RXF71W1VMA / FTXF71W1VMA +2 variants with the same ratings | Wall split | 7.1 | 8 | 3★ | 2.5★ | 65 | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
| RXM71AVMA / FTXM71AVMA | Wall split | 7.1 | 8 | 3.5★ | 3★ | 65 | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
| RXM71W2VMA / FTXM71W2VMA | Wall split | 7.1 | 8 | 3★ | 3★ | 65 | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
| RXM71WVMA / FTXM71WVMA | Wall split | 7.1 | 8 | 3★ | 3★ | 65 | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
| RXV71AVMA / FTXV71AVMA | Wall split | 7.1 | 8 | 3★ | 2.5★ | 65 | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
| RXV71UVMA / FTXV71UVMA | Wall split | 7.1 | 8 | 3★ | 2.5★ | 68 | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
| RXV71W1VMA / FTXV71W1VMA +2 variants with the same ratings | Wall split | 7.1 | 8 | 3★ | 2.5★ | 65 | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
| RZAV71CV1 / FAA71BVMA | Wall split | 7.1 | 8 | 2★ | 2★ | – | $2,600–$3,900 | Get quotes |
Every model on the Energy Rating register marked available in Australia. Stars are the zoned label for the average climate zone (average zone); indoor noise is the registered sound power level, measured the same way for every model. Installed prices are estimated 2026 supply-and-install ranges, not quotes (how we estimate them); your installer confirms the number. Browse and filter everything in the full catalogue.
Which Daikin 7.1 kW split system is best?
Grouped by indoor code, the Daikin 7.1 kW units look like this on the register.
| Indoor code | Type | Cooling stars, average zone | Heating stars, cold zone | Indoor dB(A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTXM71 | Reverse cycle | 3.0 to 3.5 | 2.5 | 65 |
| FTXV71 | Reverse cycle | 3.0 | 2.0 | 65 to 68 |
| FTXF71 | Reverse cycle | 3.0 | 1.5 | 65 |
| DTXF71 | Reverse cycle | 2.5 | 1.5 | 65 |
| FTXC71 | Reverse cycle | 2.0 | 2.0 | 61 |
| FAA71 | Reverse cycle | 2.0 | 2.0 | 61 |
| FTKM71 and FTKF71 | Cooling only | 3.0 | none | 65 |
The FTXM71 is the pick on efficiency, and in a cold climate its 2.5 heating stars are the top rating at this size. The FTXC71 and FAA71 are quieter indoors but rate lower. Our Daikin review explains the named ranges behind these codes.
Daikin 7.1 kW vs Mitsubishi Electric 7.1 kW
This is the comparison most people are really making. On the register, Mitsubishi Electric's MSZ-AP71 rates 3 cooling stars and 2 cold-zone heating stars at 58 to 59 dB(A) indoors. Daikin's FTXM71 rates up to 3.5 and 2.5 stars at 65 dB(A). So the Daikin edges it on efficiency and the Mitsubishi Electric is quieter on the register's measure. Both have five-year warranties and wide service networks. See the Mitsubishi Electric 7.1 kW page and our Daikin vs Mitsubishi Electric comparison. The fairest test is to get up to three local quotes with both brands priced.
How much does a Daikin 7.1 kW split system cost installed?
A 7.1 kW split costs about $2,600 to $3,900 installed in 2026, as an estimate for a standard single-storey install. A Daikin on a simple back-to-back wall usually sits in the middle of that range; an upstairs head, a long pipe run or double brick moves it up. A unit this size often needs its own circuit, which is about $300 to $900, and a switchboard upgrade is $1,000 to $3,500 if the board needs work.
Get up to three local quotes with the full model number on each, and ask what area the installer assumed. If they didn't ask about the windows, they guessed.
FAQ
Daikin 7.1 kW split systems: common questions
What size room will a Daikin 7.1 kW cool?
Up to about 59 m² of standard insulated room, about 50 m² with big west-facing glass, and about 42 m² with west glass and poor insulation. Past about 60 m² of open plan, look at Daikin's larger XL units or two smaller heads.
How much heat does a Daikin 7.1 kW put out?
Every reverse cycle Daikin 7.1 kW on the register is rated at 8 kW of heating. That output is measured at mild outdoor conditions, so on a frosty morning it delivers less, which is why the cold-zone heating stars are worth checking.
Does a Daikin 7.1 kW split need three-phase power?
Almost never. All but one Daikin 7.1 kW wall split on the register is single phase. It may need its own circuit, which the installer should flag on the quote.
How much does a Daikin 7.1 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $2,600 to $3,900 supplied and installed in 2026, depending on size and the job. 7.1 kW: $2,600 to $3,900. Pipe runs, a new circuit or a second storey add to it. Get up to three local quotes for your actual job.
Which is the quietest Daikin 7.1 kW split systems?
On the registered indoor sound level, the Daikin FTXC71AV1A (7.1 kW) is the quietest at 61 dB(A). Compare within the same size: bigger units are louder. See the quietest split systems ranking.
Which is the most energy efficient?
For the average climate zone, the Daikin FTXM71AVMA (7.1 kW) has the highest cooling rating here at 3.5 stars. Star ratings on the zoned label run to 10, and a star is worth more in a hot zone than a mild one. For cold-climate heating, the Daikin FTXM71AVMA leads at 2.5 stars.
What size split system do I need?
Roughly 2.5 kW for a bedroom, 3.5 kW for a large bedroom or small living room, and 5 to 7.1 kW for open-plan living. West glass and poor insulation push it up. Use the size calculator for your room.
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