Fujitsu 8.5 kW ceiling cassette
$3,500–$7,000
estimated installed price
Cooling
8.5 kW
2.5 stars
Heating
10 kW
2.5 stars
Indoor noise
54
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 67% of its size
Running cost
$679
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Fujitsu 8.5 kW ceiling cassette (AOTG30KBTA/AUTG30KRLA) is a 8.5 kW reverse cycle ceiling cassette rated 2.5 stars for cooling and 2.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $3,500 to $7,000; the label's figures put running costs near $679 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
- Fujitsu
- Model numbers
- AOTG30KBTA/AUTG30KRLA
- Type
- Ceiling cassette, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 8.5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 2.39 kW
- Heating capacity
- 10 kW
- Heating power input
- 2.62 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.53
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.79
- Indoor sound power
- 54 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 68 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- No
- Country of manufacture
- China, Thailand
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC8683
- Registration valid until
- 2030-03-31
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 | 3.5 stars | 2,509 kWh 2331 cooling, 178 heating | $828 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 2.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 2,058 kWh 792 cooling, 1266 heating | $679 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 3 stars | 2 stars | 4,086 kWh 505 cooling, 3581 heating | $1,349 |
How it compares with other 8.0 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 2.5 against a median of 2.5 across 12 8.0 kW ceiling cassette units, better than 8% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 54 dB(A) against a median of 61 dB(A), quieter than 67%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $3,500 to $7,000. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
See the quietest and most efficient rankings.
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3 stars cooling · 61 dB(A)
Daikin Round Flow Cassette with Streamer 8.5 kW ceiling cassette
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3 stars cooling · – dB(A)
Daikin Round Flow Cassette 8.5 kW ceiling cassette
RZAC85C2Y1 / FCA85CVMA
2.5 stars cooling · 61 dB(A)
Daikin Round Flow Cassette 8.5 kW ceiling cassette
RZAC85CY1 / FCA85CVMA
2.5 stars cooling · – dB(A)
LG 8 kW ceiling cassette
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2.5 stars cooling · – dB(A)
FAQ
Fujitsu AOTG30KBTA/AUTG30KRLA: common questions
How much does the Fujitsu 8.5 kW ceiling cassette cost installed?
Typically $3,500 to $7,000 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 Fujitsu 8.5 kW ceiling cassette cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $828 a year in a hot zone, $679 in an average zone and $1,349 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Fujitsu AOTG30KBTA/AUTG30KRLA made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China, Thailand.
Is the Fujitsu 8.5 kW ceiling cassette quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 54 dB(A), against a median of 61 dB(A) for 8.0 kW ceiling cassette units, so it's quieter than about 67% 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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