Braemar 12.5 kW ceiling cassette
$3,500–$7,000
estimated installed price
Cooling
12.5 kW
3.5 stars
Heating
14 kW
2.5 stars
Indoor noise
64.9
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 29% of its size
Running cost
$950
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Braemar 12.5 kW ceiling cassette (KCHA125D1B/KBHA125D1S) is a 12.5 kW reverse cycle ceiling cassette rated 3.5 stars for cooling and 2.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $3,500 to $7,000; the label's figures put running costs near $950 a year in an average-zone home.
Prices are estimates, not quotes (how we estimate them). Rebate rules checked September 2026.
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- Brand
- Braemar
- Model numbers
- KCHA125D1B/KBHA125D1S
- Type
- Ceiling cassette, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 12.5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 3.85 kW
- Heating capacity
- 14 kW
- Heating power input
- 4.2 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.23
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.32
- Indoor sound power
- 64.9 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 72.4 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- China
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC8282
- Registration valid until
- 2029-05-30
Star ratings and running cost by climate
The Zoned Energy Rating Label rates each unit for three climates. Annual energy is the label's estimate for typical use in that zone; the cost applies 33c/kWh, around the 2026–27 default electricity offer. Use the running cost calculator for your own hours and tariff.
| Climate zone | Cooling stars | Heating stars | Energy a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HotBrisbane, Darwin | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 3,388 kWh 3155 cooling, 233 heating | $1,118 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 3.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 2,877 kWh 1036 cooling, 1841 heating | $950 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 3.5 stars | 2 stars | 5,888 kWh 658 cooling, 5230 heating | $1,943 |
How it compares with other 9 kW and up units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 3.5 against a median of 3 across 162 9 kW and up ceiling cassette units, better than 77% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 64.9 dB(A) against a median of 63 dB(A), quieter than 29%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $3,500 to $7,000. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
See the quietest and most efficient rankings.
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4 stars cooling · 65 dB(A)
Kaden 12.5 kW ceiling cassette
KDI42 / KCI42
4 stars cooling · 65 dB(A)
Daikin Round Flow Cassette with Streamer 10 kW ceiling cassette
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4 stars cooling · – dB(A)
Panasonic NX 4-Way Cassette 10 kW ceiling cassette
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4 stars cooling · – dB(A)
Daikin Round Flow Cassette 12.5 kW ceiling cassette
RZAV125F2Y1 / FCA125CVMA
3.5 stars cooling · 63 dB(A)
FAQ
Braemar KCHA125D1B/KBHA125D1S: common questions
How much does the Braemar 12.5 kW ceiling cassette cost installed?
Typically $3,500 to $7,000 supplied and installed in 2026 for a standard job at this size. Longer pipe runs, a new circuit, a second storey or removing an old unit add to it. Get up to three local quotes for your actual install.
How much does the Braemar 12.5 kW ceiling cassette cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $1,118 a year in a hot zone, $950 in an average zone and $1,943 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Braemar KCHA125D1B/KBHA125D1S made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China.
Is the Braemar 12.5 kW ceiling cassette quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 64.9 dB(A), against a median of 63 dB(A) for 9 kW and up ceiling cassette units, so it's quieter than about 29% of them. Brochures quote a lower sound pressure figure on the lowest fan speed; the register measures every model the same way.
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