Haier 600 Series QP 8 kW split system
$3,000–$4,300
estimated installed price
Cooling
8 kW
3.5 stars
Heating
9 kW
3 stars
Indoor noise
64.6
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 45% of its size
Running cost
$574
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Haier 600 Series QP 8 kW split system (1U80QAFFRA / AS80QFFHRA) is a 8 kW reverse cycle wall split rated 3.5 stars for cooling and 3 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $3,000 to $4,300; the label's figures put running costs near $574 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
- Haier
- Series
- Haier 600 Series QP
- Model numbers
- 1U80QAFFRA / AS80QFFHRA
- Type
- Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 8 kW
- Cooling power input
- 2.1 kW
- Heating capacity
- 9 kW
- Heating power input
- 2.29 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.79
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.92
- Indoor sound power
- 64.6 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 69.7 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- China
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC8063
- Registration valid until
- 2029-02-19
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 | 3.5 stars | 2,097 kWh 1947 cooling, 150 heating | $693 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 3.5 stars | 3 stars | 1,739 kWh 658 cooling, 1081 heating | $574 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 3.5 stars | 2 stars | 3,455 kWh 415 cooling, 3040 heating | $1,140 |
How it compares with other 8.0 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 3.5 against a median of 3 across 148 8.0 kW wall split units, better than 55% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 64.6 dB(A) against a median of 64.6 dB(A), quieter than 45%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $3,000 to $4,300. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Haier 1U80QAFFRA / AS80QFFHRA: common questions
How much does the Haier 600 Series QP 8 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $3,000 to $4,300 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 600 Series QP 8 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $693 a year in a hot zone, $574 in an average zone and $1,140 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Haier 1U80QAFFRA / AS80QFFHRA made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China.
Is the Haier 600 Series QP 8 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 64.6 dB(A), against a median of 64.6 dB(A) for 8.0 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 45% 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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