Daikin 3.5 kW split system
$1,700–$2,700
estimated installed price
Cooling
3.5 kW
4.5 stars
Heating
None
Cooling only
Indoor noise
58
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 13% of its size
Running cost
$76
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Daikin 3.5 kW split system (RKM35QVMA / FTKM35QVMA) is a 3.5 kW cooling-only wall split rated 4.5 stars for cooling in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $1,700 to $2,700; the label's figures put running costs near $76 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
- Daikin
- Model numbers
- RKM35QVMA / FTKM35QVMA, RKM35W2VMA / FTKM35W2VMA, RKM35YVMA / FTKM35YVMA
- Type
- Wall split, cooling only
- Cooling capacity
- 3.5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 0.81 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 4.29
- Indoor sound power
- 58 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 61 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- Thailand
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC9549
- Registration valid until
- 2030-11-06
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 | Energy a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| HotBrisbane, Darwin | 5 stars | 682 kWh | $225 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 4.5 stars | 230 kWh | $76 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 5 stars | 146 kWh | $48 |
How it compares with other 3.5 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 4.5 against a median of 4 across 23 3.5 kW wall split units, better than 57% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 58 dB(A) against a median of 57.2 dB(A), quieter than 13%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $1,700 to $2,700. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Daikin RKM35QVMA / FTKM35QVMA: common questions
How much does the Daikin 3.5 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $1,700 to $2,700 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 Daikin 3.5 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $225 a year in a hot zone, $76 in an average zone and $48 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Daikin RKM35QVMA / FTKM35QVMA made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as Thailand.
Is the Daikin 3.5 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 58 dB(A), against a median of 57.2 dB(A) for 3.5 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 13% 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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