Daikin 6 kW split system
$2,400–$3,600
estimated installed price
Cooling
6 kW
3.5 stars
Heating
7.2 kW
2.5 stars
Indoor noise
64
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 3% of its size
Running cost
$452
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Daikin 6 kW split system (RXV60UVMA / FTXV60UVMA) is a 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 $2,400 to $3,600; the label's figures put running costs near $452 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
- RXV60UVMA / FTXV60UVMA
- Type
- Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 6 kW
- Cooling power input
- 1.64 kW
- Heating capacity
- 7.2 kW
- Heating power input
- 1.73 kW
- Heating output at 2°C outside
- 3.53 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.64
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 4.14
- Indoor sound power
- 64 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 64 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- Thailand
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC9520
- Registration valid until
- 2030-10-23
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 | 1,503 kWh 1370 cooling, 133 heating | $496 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 3.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 1,369 kWh 467 cooling, 902 heating | $452 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 4 stars | 2 stars | 2,715 kWh 289 cooling, 2426 heating | $896 |
How it compares with other 6.0 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 3.5 against a median of 3.5 across 121 6.0 kW wall split units, better than 29% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 64 dB(A) against a median of 60.3 dB(A), quieter than 3%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $2,400 to $3,600. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Daikin RXV60UVMA / FTXV60UVMA: common questions
How much does the Daikin 6 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $2,400 to $3,600 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 6 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $496 a year in a hot zone, $452 in an average zone and $896 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Daikin RXV60UVMA / FTXV60UVMA made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as Thailand.
Is the Daikin 6 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 64 dB(A), against a median of 60.3 dB(A) for 6.0 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 3% 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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