Daikin 4.6 kW split system
$2,100–$3,300
estimated installed price
Cooling
4.6 kW
3.5 stars
Heating
4.7 kW
2.5 stars
Indoor noise
60
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 43% of its size
Running cost
$306
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Daikin 4.6 kW split system (RXV46AVMA / FTXV46AVMA) is a 4.6 kW reverse cycle wall split rated 3.5 stars for cooling and 2.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $2,100 to $3,300; the label's figures put running costs near $306 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
- RXV46AVMA / FTXV46AVMA, RXV46W1VMA / FTXV46W1VMA, RXV46W2VMA / FTXV46W2VMA, RXV46WVMA / FTXV46WVMA
- Type
- Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 4.6 kW
- Cooling power input
- 1.14 kW
- Heating capacity
- 4.7 kW
- Heating power input
- 1.15 kW
- Heating output at 2°C outside
- 3.53 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 4.02
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 4.07
- Indoor sound power
- 60 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 59 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- Thailand
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC10274
- Registration valid until
- 2031-07-02
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 | 4 stars | 3 stars | 1,134 kWh 1051 cooling, 83 heating | $374 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 3.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 929 kWh 355 cooling, 574 heating | $306 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 4 stars | 2.5 stars | 1,741 kWh 227 cooling, 1514 heating | $575 |
How it compares with other 5.0 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 3.5 against a median of 3.5 across 307 5.0 kW wall split units, better than 30% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 60 dB(A) against a median of 60 dB(A), quieter than 43%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $2,100 to $3,300. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Daikin RXV46AVMA / FTXV46AVMA: common questions
How much does the Daikin 4.6 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $2,100 to $3,300 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 4.6 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $374 a year in a hot zone, $306 in an average zone and $575 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Daikin RXV46AVMA / FTXV46AVMA made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as Thailand.
Is the Daikin 4.6 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 60 dB(A), against a median of 60 dB(A) for 5.0 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 43% 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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