LG High Static Ducted 8.8 kW ducted system
$6,500–$10,500
estimated installed price
Cooling
8.8 kW
1.5 stars
Heating
9.4 kW
1.5 stars
Indoor noise
–
dB(A) sound power
Running cost
$892
a year, average zone, at 33c/kWh
Short answer
The LG High Static Ducted 8.8 kW ducted system (UU85WR2 U40/UHN85B7 N70) is a 8.8 kW reverse cycle ducted rated 1.5 stars for cooling and 1.5 stars for heating in the average climate zone. Installed, expect $6,500 to $10,500; the label's figures put running costs near $892 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
- LG
- Series
- LG High Static Ducted
- Model numbers
- UU85WR2 U40/UHN85B7 N70
- Type
- Ducted, reverse cycle (heats and cools)
- Cooling capacity
- 8.8 kW
- Cooling power input
- 2.58 kW
- Heating capacity
- 9.4 kW
- Heating power input
- 2.32 kW
- Heating output at 2°C outside
- 6.7 kW
- Annual efficiency, cooling (AEER)
- 3.39
- Annual efficiency, heating (ACOP)
- 4.03
- 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
- AAC7576
- Registration valid until
- 2028-06-24
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 | 3,445 kWh 3203 cooling, 242 heating | $1,137 |
| AverageSydney, Adelaide, Perth | 1.5 stars | 1.5 stars | 2,703 kWh 1081 cooling, 1622 heating | $892 |
| ColdCanberra, Hobart, Melbourne | 1.5 stars | 1 stars | 4,953 kWh 714 cooling, 4239 heating | $1,635 |
How it compares with other Under 10 kW units
- Cooling stars (average zone): 1.5 against a median of 2.5 across 281 Under 10 kW ducted units, better than 0% of them.
- Estimated installed price for this size: $6,500 to $10,500. Brand and install difficulty move it within that band.
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FAQ
LG UU85WR2 U40/UHN85B7 N70: common questions
How much does the LG High Static Ducted 8.8 kW ducted system cost installed?
Typically $6,500 to $10,500 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 High Static Ducted 8.8 kW ducted system cost to run?
Using the energy label's annual figures at 33c/kWh: about $1,137 a year in a hot zone, $892 in an average zone and $1,635 in a cold zone. The label assumes typical use; yours will differ with hours, set temperature and insulation.
Where is the LG UU85WR2 U40/UHN85B7 N70 made?
The Energy Rating register lists the country of manufacture as China, South Korea.
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