LG 6.8 kW ceiling cassette
$3,500–$7,000
estimated installed price
Cooling
6.8 kW
1.5 stars
Heating
7.5 kW
1.5 stars
Indoor noise
–
dB(A) sound power
Running cost
$704
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The LG 6.8 kW ceiling cassette (UU70WR2 U40/UTN70PB NB0) is a 6.8 kW reverse cycle ceiling cassette rated 1.5 stars for cooling and 1.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $3,500 to $7,000; the label's figures put running costs near $704 a year in an average-zone home.
Prices are estimates, not quotes (how we estimate them). Rebate rules checked September 2026.
Compare 3 quotes for my houseFull specifications
- Brand
- LG
- Model numbers
- UU70WR2 U40/UTN70PB NB0
- Type
- Ceiling cassette, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 6.8 kW
- Cooling power input
- 1.93 kW
- Heating capacity
- 7.5 kW
- Heating power input
- 1.96 kW
- Heating output at 2°C outside
- 5.2 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.5
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 3.8
- Indoor sound power
- –
- Outdoor sound power
- –
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Power supply
- Single-phase
- Demand response capable
- Yes
- Country of manufacture
- China, South Korea
- Energy Rating registration
- AAC6888
- Registration valid until
- 2027-08-22
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 | 2 stars | 1.5 stars | 2,606 kWh 2401 cooling, 205 heating | $860 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 1.5 stars | 1.5 stars | 2,132 kWh 814 cooling, 1318 heating | $704 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 1.5 stars | 1 stars | 3,980 kWh 539 cooling, 3441 heating | $1,314 |
How it compares with other 7.1 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 1.5 against a median of 2.5 across 44 7.1 kW ceiling cassette units, better than 0% of them.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $3,500 to $7,000. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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3.5 stars cooling · 59.5 dB(A)
Hitachi 7.2 kW ceiling cassette
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3.5 stars cooling · – dB(A)
Panasonic NX 4-Way Cassette 7.1 kW ceiling cassette
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Toshiba 7.1 kW ceiling cassette
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3.5 stars cooling · – dB(A)
Fujitsu Circular Flow Cassette 7.1 kW ceiling cassette
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FAQ
LG UU70WR2 U40/UTN70PB NB0: common questions
How much does the LG 6.8 kW ceiling cassette cost installed?
Typically $3,500 to $7,000 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 LG 6.8 kW ceiling cassette cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $860 a year in a hot zone, $704 in an average zone and $1,314 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the LG UU70WR2 U40/UTN70PB NB0 made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China, South Korea.
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