Hisense 2.5 kW floor/ceiling console
$2,800–$4,800
estimated installed price
Cooling
2.5 kW
4.5 stars
Heating
3.2 kW
3 stars
Indoor noise
58.7
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 0% of its size
Running cost
$175
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Hisense 2.5 kW floor/ceiling console (HAWG9KR) is a 2.5 kW reverse cycle floor/ceiling console rated 4.5 stars for cooling and 3 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $2,800 to $4,800; the label's figures put running costs near $175 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
- Hisense
- Model numbers
- HAWG9KR
- Type
- Floor/ceiling console, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 2.5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 0.52 kW
- Heating capacity
- 3.2 kW
- Heating power input
- 0.67 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 4.76
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 4.74
- Indoor sound power
- 58.7 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 59.3 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- China
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC8005
- Registration valid until
- 2029-01-15
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 | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | 545 kWh 490 cooling, 55 heating | $180 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 4.5 stars | 3 stars | 529 kWh 169 cooling, 360 heating | $175 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 4.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 1,059 kWh 109 cooling, 950 heating | $350 |
How it compares with other 2.5 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 4.5 against a median of 4.5 across 2 2.5 kW floor/ceiling console units, better than 50% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 58.7 dB(A) against a median of 58.7 dB(A), quieter than 0%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $2,800 to $4,800. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Hisense HAWG9KR: common questions
How much does the Hisense 2.5 kW floor/ceiling console 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 Hisense 2.5 kW floor/ceiling console cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $180 a year in a hot zone, $175 in an average zone and $350 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Hisense HAWG9KR made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China.
Is the Hisense 2.5 kW floor/ceiling console quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 58.7 dB(A), against a median of 58.7 dB(A) for 2.5 kW floor/ceiling console units, so it's quieter than about 0% 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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