Daikin Ceiling Suspended 8.5 kW under-ceiling
$3,000–$4,800
estimated installed price
Cooling
8.5 kW
2.5 stars
Heating
10 kW
2.5 stars
Indoor noise
60
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 0% of its size
Running cost
$714
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Daikin Ceiling Suspended 8.5 kW under-ceiling (RZAV85C2V1 / FHA85BVMA) is a 8.5 kW reverse cycle under-ceiling rated 2.5 stars for cooling and 2.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $3,000 to $4,800; the label's figures put running costs near $714 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
- RZAV85C2V1 / FHA85BVMA, RZAV85C2Y1 / FHA85BVMA
- Type
- Under-ceiling, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 8.5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 2.51 kW
- Heating capacity
- 10 kW
- Heating power input
- 2.75 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.32
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.57
- Indoor sound power
- 60 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 71 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- Thailand
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC6510
- Registration valid until
- 2027-02-27
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 | 2,507 kWh 2287 cooling, 220 heating | $828 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 2.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 2,163 kWh 805 cooling, 1358 heating | $714 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 2.5 stars | 2 stars | 4,068 kWh 514 cooling, 3554 heating | $1,343 |
How it compares with other 8.0 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 2.5 against a median of 2.5 across 7 8.0 kW under-ceiling units, better than 17% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 60 dB(A) against a median of 60 dB(A), quieter than 0%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $3,000 to $4,800. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Daikin RZAV85C2V1 / FHA85BVMA: common questions
How much does the Daikin Ceiling Suspended 8.5 kW under-ceiling cost installed?
Typically $3,000 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 8.5 kW under-ceiling cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $828 a year in a hot zone, $714 in an average zone and $1,343 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Daikin RZAV85C2V1 / FHA85BVMA made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as Thailand.
Is the Daikin Ceiling Suspended 8.5 kW under-ceiling quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 60 dB(A), against a median of 60 dB(A) for 8.0 kW under-ceiling units, so it's quieter than about 0% 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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