Daikin Ceiling Suspended 12.5 kW floor/ceiling console
$3,400–$4,800
estimated installed price
Cooling
12.5 kW
2.5 stars
Heating
14 kW
2.5 stars
Indoor noise
–
dB(A) sound power
Running cost
$988
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Daikin Ceiling Suspended 12.5 kW floor/ceiling console (RZAV125CV1 / FHA125BVMA) is a 12.5 kW reverse cycle floor/ceiling console rated 2.5 stars for cooling and 2.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $3,400 to $4,800; the label's figures put running costs near $988 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
- Series
- Daikin Ceiling Suspended
- Model numbers
- RZAV125CV1 / FHA125BVMA, RZAV125CY1 / FHA125BVMA
- Type
- Floor/ceiling console, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 12.5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 3.65 kW
- Heating capacity
- 14 kW
- Heating power input
- 4.06 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.38
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.41
- Indoor sound power
- –
- Outdoor sound power
- –
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- No
- Country of manufacture
- Thailand
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC9824
- Registration valid until
- 2031-02-02
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 | 3 stars | 3 stars | 3,568 kWh 3295 cooling, 273 heating | $1,177 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 2.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 2,991 kWh 1141 cooling, 1850 heating | $988 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 3 stars | 2 stars | 5,846 kWh 723 cooling, 5123 heating | $1,930 |
How it compares with other 9 kW and up units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 2.5 against a median of 3 across 18 9 kW and up floor/ceiling console units, better than 0% of them.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $3,400 to $4,800. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Daikin RZAV125CV1 / FHA125BVMA: common questions
How much does the Daikin Ceiling Suspended 12.5 kW floor/ceiling console cost installed?
Typically $3,400 to $4,800 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 Ceiling Suspended 12.5 kW floor/ceiling console cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $1,177 a year in a hot zone, $988 in an average zone and $1,930 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Daikin RZAV125CV1 / FHA125BVMA made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as Thailand.
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