Hitachi airHome 600 7 kW split system
$2,600–$3,900
estimated installed price
Cooling
7 kW
4 stars
Heating
8 kW
3 stars
Indoor noise
63
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 53% of its size
Running cost
$480
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Hitachi airHome 600 7 kW split system (RAC-VJ70PHAT/RAK-VJ70PHAT) is a 7 kW reverse cycle wall split rated 4 stars for cooling and 3 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $2,600 to $3,900; the label's figures put running costs near $480 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 600
- Model numbers
- RAC-VJ70PHAT/RAK-VJ70PHAT
- Type
- Wall split, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 7 kW
- Cooling power input
- 2.14 kW
- Heating capacity
- 8 kW
- Heating power input
- 2.09 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.26
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.82
- Indoor sound power
- 63 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 65 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- Malaysia
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC7906
- Registration valid until
- 2028-11-25
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 | 4.5 stars | 4.5 stars | 1,634 kWh 1518 cooling, 116 heating | $539 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 4 stars | 3 stars | 1,453 kWh 512 cooling, 941 heating | $480 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 4.5 stars | 2 stars | 3,111 kWh 315 cooling, 2796 heating | $1,027 |
How it compares with other 7.1 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 4 against a median of 3.5 across 207 7.1 kW wall split units, better than 86% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 63 dB(A) against a median of 63.8 dB(A), quieter than 53%.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $2,600 to $3,900. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
Hitachi RAC-VJ70PHAT/RAK-VJ70PHAT: common questions
How much does the Hitachi airHome 600 7 kW split system cost installed?
Typically $2,600 to $3,900 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 600 7 kW split system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $539 a year in a hot zone, $480 in an average zone and $1,027 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Hitachi RAC-VJ70PHAT/RAK-VJ70PHAT made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as Malaysia.
Is the Hitachi airHome 600 7 kW split system quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 63 dB(A), against a median of 63.8 dB(A) for 7.1 kW wall split units, so it's quieter than about 53% 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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