MHI Akari Bulkhead
4
models on the register
Short answer
4 MHI Akari Bulkhead models are registered for sale in Australia in 2026, from 2.5 to 5.6 kW. Supplied and installed, most land between $1,700 to $4,800; 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 houseAkari is MHI's bulkhead ducted unit for one or two rooms. It hides in a bulkhead so only the grilles show.
- Concealed bulkhead installation
- 2.5 to 6.0 kW range
At a glance
- Models4
- Installed, estimate$1,700–$4,800
- Quietest indoorsMitsubishi Heavy Industries SRR25ZS-W56 dB(A), 2.5 kW
- Most efficient (average zone)Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRR25ZS-W3 cooling stars, 2.5 kW
- Reverse cycle100%heat and cool
- R32 refrigerant100%the current low-GWP standard
2.5 kW
1 models · installed $1,500–$2,500 · size page
| Model (outdoor / indoor) | Type | Cool kW | Heat kW | Cool stars | Heat stars | Indoor dB | Installed, estimate | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRC25ZSA-W / SRR25ZS-W | Floor/ceiling console | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3★ | 3★ | 56 | $2,800–$4,800 | Get quotes |
3.5 kW
1 models · installed $1,700–$2,700 · size page
| Model (outdoor / indoor) | Type | Cool kW | Heat kW | Cool stars | Heat stars | Indoor dB | Installed, estimate | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRC35ZSA-W / SRR35ZS-W | Wall split | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3★ | 2.5★ | 57 | $1,700–$2,700 | Get quotes |
5.0 kW
1 models · installed $2,100–$3,300 · size page
| Model (outdoor / indoor) | Type | Cool kW | Heat kW | Cool stars | Heat stars | Indoor dB | Installed, estimate | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRC50ZSXA-W/SRR50ZS-W | Floor/ceiling console | 5 | 5.4 | 3★ | 2.5★ | 59 | $2,800–$4,800 | Get quotes |
6.0 kW
1 models · installed $2,400–$3,600 · size page
| Model (outdoor / indoor) | Type | Cool kW | Heat kW | Cool stars | Heat stars | Indoor dB | Installed, estimate | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRC60ZSXA-W / SRR60ZS-W | Floor/ceiling console | 5.6 | 6.7 | 2.5★ | 2.5★ | 60 | $2,800–$4,800 | 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.
FAQ
MHI Akari Bulkhead: common questions
How much does a MHI Akari Bulkhead model cost installed?
Typically $1,700 to $4,800 supplied and installed in 2026, depending on size and the job. 2.5 kW: $1,500 to $2,500; 3.5 kW: $1,700 to $2,700; 5.0 kW: $2,100 to $3,300; 6.0 kW: $2,400 to $3,600. 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 MHI Akari Bulkhead models?
On the registered indoor sound level, the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRR25ZS-W (2.5 kW) is the quietest at 56 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 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRR25ZS-W (2.5 kW) has the highest cooling rating here at 3 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 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries SRR25ZS-W 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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