Hitachi 3.5 kW floor console
$2,800–$4,800
estimated installed price
Cooling
3.5 kW
4.5 stars
Heating
4.5 kW
2.5 stars
Indoor noise
53
dB(A) sound power, quieter than 0% of its size
Running cost
$261
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The Hitachi 3.5 kW floor console (RAC-XJ35FHAE/RAF-XJ35RHAE) is a 3.5 kW reverse cycle floor console rated 4.5 stars for cooling and 2.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $2,800 to $4,800; the label's figures put running costs near $261 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
- Model numbers
- RAC-XJ35FHAE/RAF-XJ35RHAE
- Type
- Floor console, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 3.5 kW
- Cooling power input
- 0.94 kW
- Heating capacity
- 4.5 kW
- Heating power input
- 1.05 kW
- Heating output at 2°C outside
- 3.86 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.97
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.88
- Indoor sound power
- 53 dB(A)
- Outdoor sound power
- 61 dB(A)
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- China
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC10275
- Registration valid until
- 2031-07-02
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 | 770 kWh 691 cooling, 79 heating | $254 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 4.5 stars | 2.5 stars | 790 kWh 239 cooling, 551 heating | $261 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 4.5 stars | 2 stars | 1,644 kWh 149 cooling, 1495 heating | $542 |
How it compares with other 3.5 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 4.5 against a median of 3.5 across 5 3.5 kW floor console units, better than 80% of them.
- Indoor sound power: 53 dB(A) against a median of 51.4 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.
See the quietest and most efficient rankings.
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3 stars cooling · 51.4 dB(A)
FAQ
Hitachi RAC-XJ35FHAE/RAF-XJ35RHAE: common questions
How much does the Hitachi 3.5 kW floor 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 Hitachi 3.5 kW floor console cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $254 a year in a hot zone, $261 in an average zone and $542 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the Hitachi RAC-XJ35FHAE/RAF-XJ35RHAE made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China.
Is the Hitachi 3.5 kW floor console quiet?
Its registered indoor sound power is 53 dB(A), against a median of 51.4 dB(A) for 3.5 kW floor 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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