Hitachi airHome 500 Cooling Only 6 kW split system
$2,400–$3,600
estimated installed price
Cooling
6 kW
4 stars
Heating
None
Cooling only
Indoor noise
62
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 31% of its size
Running cost
$147
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Hitachi airHome 500 Cooling Only 6 kW split system (RAC-DJ60PCAT/RAK-DJ60PCAT) is a 6 kW cooling-only wall split rated 4 stars for cooling in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $2,400 to $3,600; the label's figures put running costs near $147 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
- Hitachi
- Series
- Hitachi airHome 500 Cooling Only
- Model numbers
- RAC-DJ60PCAT/RAK-DJ60PCAT
- Type
- Wall split, cooling only
- Cooling capacity
- 6 kW
- Cooling power input
- 1.568 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.81
- Indoor sound power
- 62 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 64 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- Malaysia
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC7413
- Registration valid until
- 2028-04-11
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 | Energy a year | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| HotBrisbane, Darwin | 4 stars | 1,333 kWh | $440 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 4 stars | 446 kWh | $147 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 4 stars | 280 kWh | $92 |
How it compares with other 6.0 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 4 against a median of 4 across 13 6.0 kW wall split units, better than 31% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 62 dB(A) against a median of 62 dB(A), quieter than 31%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $2,400 to $3,600. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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4.5 stars cooling · 64 dB(A)
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4 stars cooling · 64 dB(A)
Toshiba Seiya Classic 6 kW split system
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3.5 stars cooling · 58 dB(A)
Mitsubishi Electric GW Cooling Only 6 kW split system
MUY-GW60VFD/MSY-GW60VFD
3.5 stars cooling · 59.3 dB(A)
FAQ
Hitachi RAC-DJ60PCAT/RAK-DJ60PCAT: common questions
How much does the Hitachi airHome 500 Cooling Only 6 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $2,400 to $3,600 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 Hitachi airHome 500 Cooling Only 6 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $440 a year in a hot zone, $147 in an average zone and $92 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Hitachi RAC-DJ60PCAT/RAK-DJ60PCAT made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as Malaysia.
Is the Hitachi airHome 500 Cooling Only 6 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 62 dB(A), against a median of 62 dB(A) for 6.0 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 31% 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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