Fujitsu Ceiling Console 5 kW under-ceiling
$2,800–$4,800
estimated installed price
Cooling
5 kW
3 stars
Heating
6 kW
2.5 stars
Indoor noise
53
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 50% of its size
Running cost
$402
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Fujitsu Ceiling Console 5 kW under-ceiling (AOTH18KBTA/ABTH18KRTA) is a 5 kW reverse cycle under-ceiling rated 3 stars for cooling and 2.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $2,800 to $4,800; the label's figures put running costs near $402 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
- Series
- Fujitsu Ceiling Console
- Model numbers
- AOTH18KBTA/ABTH18KRTA
- Type
- Under-ceiling, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 1.41 kW
- Heating capacity
- 6 kW
- Heating power input
- 1.6 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.52
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.72
- Indoor sound power
- 53 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- Thailand
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC7798
- Registration valid until
- 2028-10-02
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 | 3.5 stars | 3 stars | 1,408 kWh 1297 cooling, 111 heating | $465 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 3 stars | 2.5 stars | 1,219 kWh 443 cooling, 776 heating | $402 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 3 stars | 2 stars | 2,452 kWh 280 cooling, 2172 heating | $809 |
How it compares with other 5.0 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 3 against a median of 2.5 across 18 5.0 kW under-ceiling units, better than 78% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 53 dB(A) against a median of 54 dB(A), quieter than 50%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $2,800 to $4,800. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
See the quietest and most efficient rankings.
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FAQ
Fujitsu AOTH18KBTA/ABTH18KRTA: common questions
How much does the Fujitsu Ceiling Console 5 kW under-ceiling cost installed?
Typically $2,800 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 Fujitsu Ceiling Console 5 kW under-ceiling cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $465 a year in a hot zone, $402 in an average zone and $809 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Fujitsu AOTH18KBTA/ABTH18KRTA made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as Thailand.
Is the Fujitsu Ceiling Console 5 kW under-ceiling quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 53 dB(A), against a median of 54 dB(A) for 5.0 kW under-ceiling units, so it's quieter than about 50% of them. Brochures quote a lower sound pressure figure on the lowest fan speed; the register measures every model the same way.
Sources
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