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Haier 5 kW split system

$2,100–$3,300

estimated installed price

1U53WADFRA / AS53PDDHRA
Haier 1U53WADFRA / AS53PDDHRA indoor unit
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Cooling

5 kW

3 stars

Heating

5.5 kW

2.5 stars

Indoor noise

63.7

dB(A) sound power, quieter than 2% of its size

Running cost

$381

a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh

Short answer

The Haier 5 kW split system (1U53WADFRA / AS53PDDHRA) is a 5 kW reverse cycle wall split rated 3 stars for cooling and 2.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $2,100 to $3,300; the label's figures put running costs near $381 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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Full specifications

Brand
Haier
Model numbers
1U53WADFRA / AS53PDDHRA
Type
Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
Cooling capacity
5 kW
Cooling power input
1.3 kW
Heating capacity
5.5 kW
Heating power input
1.4 kW
Heating output at 2°C outside
4.4 kW
Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
3.82
Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
3.91
Indoor sound power
63.7 dB(A)
Outdoor sound power
65.7 dB(A)
Refrigerant
R32
Power supply
Single-phase
Demand response capable
Yes
Country of manufacture
China
Energy Rating registration
AAC9893
Registration valid until
2031-07-08

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 1,356 kWh 1252 cooling, 104 heating $447
AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth 3 stars 2.5 stars 1,153 kWh 424 cooling, 729 heating $381
ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne 3.5 stars 2 stars 2,272 kWh 270 cooling, 2002 heating $750

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FAQ

Haier 1U53WADFRA / AS53PDDHRA: common questions

How much does the Haier 5 kW split system cost installed?

Typically $2,100 to $3,300 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 Haier 5 kW split system cost to run?

Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $447 a year in a hot zone, $381 in an average zone and $750 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.

Where is the Haier 1U53WADFRA / AS53PDDHRA made?

The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China.

Is the Haier 5 kW split system quiet?

Its registered indoor sound power is 63.7 dB(A), against a median of 60 dB(A) for 5.0 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 2% 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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