Fujitsu Compact Cassette 5 kW ceiling cassette
$3,500–$7,000
estimated installed price
Cooling
5 kW
2.5 stars
Heating
6 kW
2 stars
Indoor noise
55
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 40% of its size
Running cost
$433
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Fujitsu Compact Cassette 5 kW ceiling cassette (AOTH18KBTA/AUTH18KVLA) is a 5 kW reverse cycle ceiling cassette rated 2.5 stars for cooling and 2 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $3,500 to $7,000; the label's figures put running costs near $433 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 Compact Cassette
- Model numbers
- AOTH18KBTA/AUTH18KVLA
- Type
- Ceiling cassette, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 1.45 kW
- Heating capacity
- 6 kW
- Heating power input
- 1.71 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.42
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.48
- Indoor sound power
- 55 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 62 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- China, Thailand
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC9742
- Registration valid until
- 2031-01-24
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 | 1,514 kWh 1394 cooling, 120 heating | $500 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 2.5 stars | 2 stars | 1,312 kWh 477 cooling, 835 heating | $433 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 2.5 stars | 1.5 stars | 2,635 kWh 305 cooling, 2330 heating | $870 |
How it compares with other 5.0 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 2.5 against a median of 2.5 across 34 5.0 kW ceiling cassette units, better than 21% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 55 dB(A) against a median of 55 dB(A), quieter than 40%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $3,500 to $7,000. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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Midea Apollo 5 kW ceiling cassette
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3.5 stars cooling · 60.6 dB(A)
Daikin 5 kW ceiling cassette
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FAQ
Fujitsu AOTH18KBTA/AUTH18KVLA: common questions
How much does the Fujitsu Compact Cassette 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 Compact Cassette 5 kW ceiling cassette cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $500 a year in a hot zone, $433 in an average zone and $870 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Fujitsu AOTH18KBTA/AUTH18KVLA made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China, Thailand.
Is the Fujitsu Compact Cassette 5 kW ceiling cassette quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 55 dB(A), against a median of 55 dB(A) for 5.0 kW ceiling cassette units, so it's quieter than about 40% 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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